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"A PREDATOR'S LIFE IS NOT AN EASY ONE" - Coyote

April 19, 2022 • 1 Comment

"A PREDATOR'S LIFE IS NOT AN EASY ONE" Coyote - 11 Photos The coyote was travelling along the ridge line across the river, out for late afternoon patrol and scouting for food (Photos #1 to #5). A predator by nature and sometimes a scavenger, the coyote like other predators does not make a kill every time, whether that be with small or large pre...

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"NOT JUST ANY WALK IN THE PARK" - Porcupine (North American)

April 11, 2022 • 2 Comments

"NOT JUST ANY WALK IN THE PARK" Porcupine (North American) - 10 Photos This porcupine session began at 10:30 a.m. in the morning & I left for the day at approximately 4:30 p.m. I did take two brief walking tours around the area in the morning and the afternoon, leaving this fellow asleep (hopefully) in the sunshine and returned to my rather comfor...

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"BYE FOR NOW" - Swans (Trumpeter)

April 08, 2022 • 1 Comment

"BYE FOR NOW" Swans (Trumpeter) - 8 Photos The Trumpeter & Tundra Swans have been in their full migration mode for the past few weeks, winging their way to the far North to nest, lay their eggs and raise their offspring. As a final farewell to the Trumpeter Swans, here are a final set of photos highlighting their beauty & grace. What a true suc...

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"MY FAVOURITE RODENTS" - Beaver, Porcupine & Muskrat

April 05, 2022 • 1 Comment

"MY FAVOURITE RODENTS" Beaver, Porcupine & Muskrat - 9 Photos It may be a strange title but most of the time, I forget these three are members of the order of Rodentia, the single largest group of mammals. They are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in both the upper & lower jaws. That being said, when you think of...

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"NO VERTICAL LIMIT" - Porcupine (North American)

March 31, 2022 • 1 Comment

"NO VERTICAL LIMIT" Porcupine (North American) - 7 Photos One of the most frequent comments I overhear from people when seeing porcupines in trees is, "I didn't know they climbed trees". It is one of their favourite places to hang out, nap and sometimes munch during the colder months and in early Spring, when buds start to appear on the tree br...

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"IT DOESN'T GET MORE CANADIAN THAN ...." - Beaver (North American)

March 29, 2022 • 1 Comment

"IT DOESN'T GET MORE CANADIAN THAN..... " Beaver (North American) - 10 Photos It doesn't get more Canadian than a beaver on the ice (Photo #1). It probably could handle a hockey stick (Photos #2 & #3) but I'm not too sure whether helmets come in beaver sizes!:) These photos were taken just before sunset and as you can see some of the ice still...

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"THE NOT SO HUMBLE MUSKRAT" - Muskrat

March 26, 2022 • 2 Comments

"THE NOT SO HUMBLE MUSKRAT" Muskrat - 11 Photos I do have some sympathy for the little muskrat. He/she is at the top of what seems to be, everyone's menu. That list includes but is not limited to coyotes, foxes, wolverines, raccoons and yes, herons (both Great Blue & Night Heron). Always thought of this rodent as prey and like its bigger cousin...

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"NORTHERN EXPOSURE" - Beaver (North American)

March 23, 2022 • 2 Comments

"NORTHERN EXPOSURE" Beaver (North American) - 4 Photos I guess making that decision to go with the less expensive willow blinds which don't give total privacy was an error in judgement!:) Believe this is one of the two adults who live in the lodge. I saw a total of six this particular evening. I assume the two "teenagers" last year have hopeful...

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"BAND OF BEAVERS" - Beaver (North American)

March 20, 2022 • 2 Comments

"BAND OF BEAVERS" Beaver (North American) - 9 Photos So I drove by the beaver pond early in the morning and it was almost clear of ice, the middle still being frozen. Might be a good time in the evening to see if there is any beaver activity. When I arrived early evening, the ice because of the warmer temperatures, had completely melted and the...

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