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"THE CATWALK" - Ring Necked Pheasant

May 15, 2023 • 1 Comment

"THE CATWALK" Ring Necked Pheasant - 7 Photos In this instance, I suppose "catwalk" isn't the best terminology for a Ring Necked Pheasant walking back & forth along a log. Perhaps "birdwalk" would be better?? Believe it or not, this male pheasant flew in and landed on a downed tree trunk while I was watching a porcupine. I was amazed that havin...

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"COME ON IN - THE WATER'S FINE" - Mink (North American)

May 08, 2023 • 1 Comment

"COME ON IN - THE WATER'S FINE!" Mink (North American) - 7 Photos A bright sunny afternoon and the mink was out fishing. That blue colour of the water is actually the reflection of the clear blue sky in the still pools. And no, a mink can't walk on water (Photo #3 & Photo #4). It's the fallen marsh reeds creating a bed under the water that the...

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"LOOK MA, NO HANDS!" - Beaver (North American)

May 04, 2023 • 1 Comment

"LOOK MA, NO HANDS" Beaver (North American) - 5 Photos Beavers are clever. Other than people, perhaps no other species can modify its surroundings for its own purposes. They are ecosystem engineers and current research is uncovering how they help fight drought and even be instrumental in reversing climate change. They have been called a "keysto...

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"A LONG WAY DOWN" - Porcupine (North America)

May 03, 2023 • 1 Comment

"A LONG WAY DOWN" Porcupine (North American) - 5 Photos It isn't often that I see a porcupine descend (or even ascend) a tree but every time is as exciting & nail biting as the first. Any noise (and that can include the click from the camera shutter) or slight movement can send a porcupine back up the tree. They don't see very well but their...

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"A MINK SPA DAY" - Mink (North American)

May 02, 2023 • 1 Comment

"A MINK SPA DAY" Mink (North American) - 7 Photos As a starter, this mink is not in distress, no matter what it may look like from some of the photos. It's Spring and I think it was a combination of cleaning out that Winter coat and a re-oiling process of its fur after swimming and fishing. And what better way to get those unreachable places...

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"TO THE VICTOR GOES THE SPOILS" - Bald Eagles

April 26, 2023 • 1 Comment

"TO THE VICTOR GOES THE SPOILS" Bald Eagles (Adult & Immature) - 11 Photos It was one of those non-Spring days in April with intermittent snow squalls. The lighting did, however, provide some wonderful contrast for eagle flights. And yes those white spots that appear on the eagles' wings are actually snow falling. The immature Bald Eagle (pro...

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"TRUST ME - I COULDN'T MAKE THESE UP!" - Porcupine (North American)

April 24, 2023 • 1 Comment

"TRUST ME - I COULDN'T MAKE THESE UP!" Porcupine (North American) - 7 Photos When photographing porcupines, I try to find the most optimal location from which to shoot (location, light, etc.) & wherever possible, blend into the landscape. This minimizes the stress on the porcupine & doesn't cause undue attention to my subject. I've been exposed...

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"BEAUTIFUL BEAVER" - Beaver (North American)

April 20, 2023 • 1 Comment

"BEAUTIFUL BEAVER" Beaver (North American) - 11 Photos Slightly modifying two lines of the song by John Lennon, "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)": Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Beautiful Beaver The dam work having been completed, I suppose it was a night of relaxation and eating for the beavers, at least during the remaining hours of daylig...

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"IT'S NOT ALL WORK" - Beaver (North American)

April 17, 2023 • Leave a Comment

"IT'S NOT ALL WORK" Beaver (North American) - 9 Photos Although there is some dam repair to complete, believe the beavers are waiting for some serious thaw of snow/ice to soften up the earth & material that lies beneath. And then it will probably be all "hands" on deck. While waiting that out, the beaver family took some time to have a family "...

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