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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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"FAMILY COMMITMENT" - Bald Eagles

November 16, 2022 • 1 Comment

"FAMILY COMMITMENT" Bald Eagles (Male, Female & Immature) Plus 1 - 12 Photos This is a pair of Bald Eagles that are true residents in the Calgary area and reside near the Bow River. They are full time residents, adding material to their nest each year and for the past two years that I have observed them, have been successful in raising at lea...

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"MIGRATION" - Swans (Trumpeter & Tundra)

November 14, 2022 • 1 Comment

"MIGRATION" Swans (Trumpeter & Tundra) - 7 Photos It appears that the swan migration is now in full flight, with swans (both Trumpeter & Tundra) flying regularly through Calgary, Alberta, CA. Only time will tell how many will actually overwinter here, having discovered that there is plenty of open water and food available on the Bow River for t...

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"FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED" - Bald Eagle (Adult)

November 08, 2022 • 1 Comment

"FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED" Bald Eagle - 6 Photos This adult Bald Eagle had other things to do on its agenda, so it didn't stay long enough for a few perching poses. However, it was generous enough that when it took off, it did so towards me which gave the opportunity for those dynamic flight poses. The title may come from a "Top Gun" movie but t...

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