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"DUCK DOWN OR EAGLE FEATHER?" - American Bald Eagle (Juvenile)

March 11, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"DUCK DOWN OR EAGLE FEATHER?" American Bald Eagle (Juvenile) Only this eagle knows for sure. If you look closely at its left talon, there is more feathery material and three small suspicious reddish spots (one directly under the talon, a second one just below the first and a third one just to the right) - hmmm.

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"THE TRUMPET-ER SECTION" - Trumpeter Swans (Immature)

March 09, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"THE TRUMPET-ER SECTION" Trumpeter Swans (Immature) It will be interesting to see if these youngsters join the wedge of swans flying north to their Spring nesting grounds. Whatever their decision, their stay has been a great gift during these past few winter months in Calgary. And thank you for lining up in perfect order for a group shot.

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Photo of the Week - Mar 4, 2018 - "FLIGHT MANOEUVRES" - American Bald Eagle (Immature)

March 03, 2018 • 1 Comment

"FLIGHT MANOEUVRES" American Bald Eagle (Immature) - 4 Photos One star attraction and three flight manoeuvres. It's always a gift when the eagle flies towards you and not away, when the end result is tail feathers. The last photo is my personal favourite - it's the dive and twist move. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2 PHOTO #3 PHOTO #4

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WORLD WILDLIFE DAY - Mar 3, 2018 - "No Worries I've Got Your Back" - Red Fox Kits

March 03, 2018 • 1 Comment

"NO WORRIES I'VE GOT YOUR BACK" Red Fox (Kits) (Southern Alberta, Canada) In honour of "World Wildlife Day" (March 3rd), let's remember to continue to help our wildlife. By preserving their habitats, we can increase their success in surviving in environments that are continually changing and are under threat. Let's "have their backs". Please se...

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"WINTER KINGDOM" - American Bald Eagle (Male)

March 03, 2018 • 1 Comment

"WINTER KINGDOM" American Bald Eagle (2 Photos) Although it may be gray and snowy today, one can always count on blue skies returning soon to Southern Alberta. As for this bald eagle, long may he reign. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2

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"THE DUCK HUNTER" - Coyote

March 02, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"THE DUCK HUNTER" Coyote (2 Photos) Not exactly what you were expecting? Caught this handsome fellow checking out the "ready made" dinners along the water's edge. And judging by his somewhat wet coat, assume he had, at some stage, been testing the waters. PHOTO #1 PHOTO #2

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Photo of the Week - Feb 25/17 - "GHOSTLY ENCOUNTER" - American Bald Eagle (Immature)

February 24, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"GHOSTLY ENCOUNTER" American Bald Eagle - Immature (3 Photos) This was my first opportunity to see an American Bald Eagle so close to its maturity. Its head is almost white with still a faint mask and the tail feathers have turned white, with a brown edging. Its physical appearance is almost like a spectre, bridging two worlds. Not spirit and phys...

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"CATCH A FALLING SNOWFLAKE" - Northern Flicker

February 24, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"CATCH A FALLING SNOWFLAKE" Northern Flicker On one particularly gloomy day, two Northern Flickers were working their way along a fallen tree close to the Bow River, Calgary. Taken against the backdrop of a very gray sky and falling snow, the resulting shot brought back childhood memories of trying to catch snowflakes with the tip of your tongue....

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"Just WHO Are You Calling Common?" - Common Goldeneye (Male)

February 23, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"Just WHO Are You Calling Common?" Common Goldeneye (Male) Caught this male Common Goldeneye in the middle of his grooming session. As feathers are probably his most valuable asset, it's no wonder so much time is spent on their maintenance. I've never had an opportunity to catch one face on with both yellow eyes focused forward. And from that p...

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