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SHADES OF BLUE- Mountain Bluebird (Male)

May 27, 2018 • Leave a Comment

SHADES OF BLUE Mountain Bluebird (Male) - 2 Photos Priddis, Alberta, CA While Mrs. was out on a nesting material foray, (see this week's Photo of the Week), Mr. was busy close to the nest guarding against pesky swallows. Only Nature can naturally create such a vibrant prism. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2

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Photo of the Week - May 20, 2018 - "ON THE FLY" - Great Horned Owl (Female)

May 20, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"ON THE FLY" Great Horned Owl (Female) A short flight from tree to tree and not much time to get that "landing gear" up and then back down.

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"SPRINGTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS" - Moose (Male)

May 19, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"SPRINGTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS" Moose - Male Having seen my first "ghost moose" (a moose so irritated by winter ticks that it rubs off most of its dark brown hair, exposing its pale undercoat and skin), this winter, it was uplifting to see such a healthy animal making its way through the new greenery.

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"GOT THE MUNCHIES? - Moose (Male)

May 19, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"GOT THE MUNCHIES?" Moose (Male) - (3 Photos) Some fresh Spring greens after a Winter of twigs and dry leaves. And a new pair of antlers beginning to sprout as well! PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2 PHOTO #3

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Photo of the Week - May 13, 2018 - "THE TALL FISHERMAN" - Great Blue Heron

May 13, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"THE TALL FISHERMAN" Great Blue Heron (2 Photos) Now why does the heron look so proud of itself in that first photo? Well any fisherman would! Second photo. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2

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"OWL SPA DAY" - Great Horned Owl (Female)

May 13, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"OWL SPA DAY" Great Horned Owl (3 Photos) Here in Calgary, we are extremely gifted by Nature to have several pairs of Great Horned Owls, one in particular, that live and nest in the same area. One particular tree has had a pair of owls for over fifteen years. And although it has great people accessibility, the greatest concerns for the owls see...

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Photo of the Week - May 6/18 - "INTRUDER ALERT, INTRUDER ALERT!" - Great Horned Owl (Female)

May 06, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"INTRUDER ALERT, INTRUDER ALERT!" Great Horned Owl (Female) Just another hazing from a pair of Canada Geese. A three step warning system: 1. Hooting from the female; 2. Clicking of the beak from the female; 3. Attack by the male - not a pleasant encounter with those owl talons.

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"..... I WONDER WHERE THE BIRDIES IS" - American Bald Eagle (Adult)

May 05, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"..... I WONDER WHERE THE BIRDIES IS" American Bald Eagle (Adult) "Spring has sprung. The grass is ris. I wonder where the birdies is!" Unfortunately, the squadron of pelicans who flew up the river did not stay for any photos but thanks to their aerial appearance and a look in a different direction, spotted the adult bald eagle in a tree coming...

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"THE NEWEST MOUSEKETEER - PHEASANT" - American Ring Necked Pheasant (Male)

May 03, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"THE NEWEST MOUSEKETEER - PHEASANT" American Ring Necked Pheasant Apologies in advance if anyone has developed an "earworm" of the theme song from The Mickey Mouse Club. I know I have, unfortunately. This male pheasant was squatting down in the meadow grass, when it turned its head and gave this straight on view, with its head feathers stuck ou...

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