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"ARCTIC BLAST" - Tundra Swans

December 18, 2022 • 1 Comment

"ARCTIC BLAST" Tundra Swans - 7 Photos Because of Alberta's diverse weather & seasons, its wildlife can also be varied particularly with migrations. Where else can you encounter White-Faced Ibis in the summer months and swans from the Arctic in December. So what do you do on those days that are -31 degrees C with the wind chill and snow showers...

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"THANKS FOR THE CONVERSATION" - Coyote

December 12, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"THANKS FOR THE CONVERSATION" Coyote - 7 Photos This conversation was between a pair of coyotes and from their sizes & demeanors, I would say a partnership of male & female. I was actually in the area scouting for coyotes when I heard the coyote cries/howls coming from very close-by. It was a conversation between these two and I was the eavesdr...

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"ALBERTA'S BLUE SKIES" - Bald Eagle (Mature)

December 06, 2022 • 1 Comment

"ALBERTA'S BLUE SKIES" Bald Eagles (Mature) - 10 Photos Alberta, CA certainly has its share of extremely blue skies. One reason behind their vibrancy could be is that higher altitudes have less atmosphere to scatter light hence it appears lighter & brighter. The following photos of two different Bald Eagles were taken on two different days. The...

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"FIGHT NIGHT (OR DAY)" - White Tailed Deer

December 05, 2022 • 1 Comment

"FIGHT NIGHT (OR DAY)" White Tailed Deer (Bucks) - 11 Photos It's not often you get front row tickets to one of Nature's Fight Nights/Days. These two male deer were almost evenly matched with regard to their racks but in the end, perhaps bulk and endurance won over antlers. The match was the most serious I have ever witnessed lasting almost 20...

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"ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES @ YYC" - Swans (Trumpeter & Tundra)

November 29, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES @ YYC" Swans (Trumpeter & Tundra) - Mature & Immature - 7 Photos The swan migration south must now be in its final stages. It will be a matter of time to see how many swans actually stay in the Calgary, AB region over the Winter. I personally believe those that overwinter have a definite advantage over those that migrate fur...

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"LOVE IS IN THE AIR" - Porcupine (North American)

November 28, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"LOVE IS IN THE AIR" Porcupine (North American) - 5 Photos I have been seeing this porcupine over the past three years and have managed to capture him in various trees and when extremely fortunate, on the ground. It is definitely a male and a large one at that. There is a female porcupine who resides in a neighbouring wood. Two years ago, sh...

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"AGING" - Bald Eagle

November 22, 2022 • 1 Comment

"AGING" Bald Eagle - 5 Photos American Bald Eagles generally do not achieve their full white head feathers, etc. and maturity until 5 years of age. This particular eagle appears to be a year or so shy of attaining that status. However, the remaining immature head feathers make for some striking and interesting looks. For example, although it do...

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"LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING" - Long Tailed Weasel

November 20, 2022 • 1 Comment

"LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING" Long Tailed Weasel - 7 Photos It is an old saying but one that may ring true. Who could resist that adorable weasel face with its long whiskers and pinkish lined round ears? A small little mustelid who changes the colour of its coat for Winter camouflage and yet, such an effective predator regardless of its size. A...

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"WILL-O'-THE WISP" - Coyote

November 17, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"WILL-O'-THE WISP" Coyote - 9 Photos The Will'-o'-The Wisp in folklore is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travelers at night. Coyotes even during the daylight hours seem to appear and disappear into the shrubbery & trees. These were two coyotes on the hunt for food, patrolling across the Bow River in Calgary, AB. The first was smaller & w...

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