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Photo of the Week - April 14, 2019 - "TIS THE SEASON" - American Ring Necked Pheasant (Male)

April 15, 2019 • 1 Comment

"TIS THE SEASON" American Ring Necked Pheasant (Male) - 4 Photos No not that season, although red, green and gold are involved. It's that time of the year for the male American Ring Necked Pheasant to let loose and crow his prowess and availability. And this particular male, decided to take a platform to give his crowing more leverage. PHOTO...

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"PAINT BY NUMBERS" - Wood Duck (Male)

April 13, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"PAINT BY NUMBERS" Wood Duck (Male) - 2 Photos Caught this very handsome duck while chasing down a muskrat. This week, Dan Robbins, the inventor of the "Paint by Numbers" kits, passed at the age of 93. Is there any more suitable a subject where "painting by numbers" is applicable. The colours and definition of the male Wood Duck already appe...

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Photo of the Week - Apr 7, 2019 - "A WHITER SHADE OF GRAY" - Great Gray Owl

April 07, 2019 • 1 Comment

"A WHITER SHADE OF GRAY" Great Gray Owl (Foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Alberta, CA) One last shot of Winter before all those wonderful migrating birds return, together with the green of Spring. Sometimes as they say, "less is more". One of the very few opportunities I have had capturing a Great Gray Owl on the ground and in this case, highl...

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"SATELLITE RECEPTION" - Mule Deer (Female)

April 05, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"SATELLITE RECEPTION" Mule Deer (Female) - 3 Photos Oh my - where did you get those ears? Looking for mink in a creek, looked up and saw at least three white bottoms disappearing into the woods. Walked down the path and onto the other side and waited until at least one mule deer came into the clearing. Even just the soft click of the camera...

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Photo of the Week - Mar 31, 2019 - "BEFORE & AFTER" - Trumpeter Swan

March 31, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"BEFORE & AFTER" Trumpeter Swan (2 Photos) It appears that the two Trumpeter Swans who over wintered in Calgary have now joined the ranks of their species going north to nest and breed. Safe journeys. And as a parting gift one close up of a take off and a somewhat dramatic parting shot across the Spring skies. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2

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"ALBERTA'S PROVINCIAL BIRD" - Great Horned Owl

March 30, 2019 • 1 Comment

"ALBERTA'S PROVINCIAL BIRD" The Great Horned Owl (2 Photos) The Great Horned Owl is Alberta's Provincial Bird. Even our provincial bird, enjoys some of Alberta's warm March sunshine and blue skies. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2

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Photo of the Week - Mar 24, 2019 - "PROJECT RUNWAY" - Trumpeter Swans

March 24, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"PROJECT RUNWAY" Trumpeter Swans - 3 Photos And what is trending for Trumpeter Swans this Spring season? Well those totally fabulous white feathers, of course! (It does help when they pose for the camera.) The female Mallard Duck doesn't seem too impressed in Photo #2 or maybe it's feather envy. And for a little togetherness, Photo #3....

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"BYE BYE BIRDIE" - American Bald Eagle (Adult)

March 23, 2019 • Leave a Comment

"BYE BYE BIRDIE" American Bald Eagle (Adult) - 4 Photos Probably the last great opportunity to catch the American Bald Eagle this month. Although some pairs do stay in Calgary and nest, the majority head north to breed. But in the coming weeks, there is the arrival of he ospreys, herons and pelicans to look forward to seeing! PHOTO #1 PHOTO...

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Photo of the Week - March 17, 2019 - "THE CHILDREN OF LIR" - Trumpeter Swans

March 17, 2019 • 1 Comment

"THE CHILDREN OF LIR" Trumpeter Swans (7 Photos) As today is St. Patrick's Day, have drawn today's title from Irish mythology. These two Trumpeter Swans have over wintered in Calgary, using the Bow River and other open waters within the city. If last year's experience holds true, they will join the returning Trumpeters from the south and headin...

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