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"JUST QUILLING" - Porcupine (North American)

November 07, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"JUST QUILLING" Porcupine (North American) - 9 Photos It's hard to believe the photos that follow this commentary were taken only two weeks ago. A porcupine had decided to come out of its den and warm itself. It was extremely low on this broken tree trunk although as the sun moved around, it climbed higher where it could shade its face from the...

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"THE EXTERMINATOR" - Coyote

November 04, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"THE EXTERMINATOR" Coyote - 6 Photos Have a problem with mice, voles, gophers, etc.? Who are you going to call?? This handsome creature, of course. Caught this gorgeous coyote on the way out of the park. He/she has donned its thick winter coat and appears to be healthy and a good weight. And has the necessary skills for survival, including a wa...

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"IT SUCKS TO BE A WEASEL SOMETIMES" - Weasel (Long Tailed)

November 02, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"IT SUCKS TO BE A WEASEL SOMETIMES" Weasel (Long Tailed) - 7 Photos The coat colouring of the Long Tailed Weasel, like other mammals such as the Jackrabbit, is dependent upon the hours of daylight, eg. tawny & cream to white for the weasel. Certainly is a great method of camouflage for the changing of seasons but unfortunately for this little m...

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"BEAUTY DOESN'T NECESSARILY COME WITH AGE" - Bald Eagle (Immature)

October 31, 2022 • Leave a Comment

"BEAUTY DOESN'T NECESSARILY COME WITH AGE" Bald Eagle (Immature) - 8 Photos Some may prefer to sight and photograph mature adult Bald Eagles. I will take any sighting and an eagle that is relaxed, perched in a tree, no matter what age, is a gift. From the colouring and appearance of the feathers, this is most likely this year's offspring. Perha...

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"A HERON FISHING GUIDE" - Great Blue Heron

October 27, 2022 • 1 Comment

"A HERON FISHING GUIDE" Great Blue Heron - 11 Photos Believe this is the same Great Blue Heron but the photos were taken on two different days at two different (but close in proximity) locations. One was a large open pond, the other at a beaver dam where melting snow had increased the flow of the creek. The heron appears to be wary of loud nois...

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"WALKING THE LINE" - Bobcats

October 24, 2022 • 1 Comment

"WALKING THE LINE" Bobcats (Adult Female & Juvenile) - 9 Photos Southeast Calgary, Alberta, CA This is the second set of photos from the session that took place on October 16th, 2022. (See Blog of October 17, 2022, "Love is Not Just a Human Emotion"). As identified on the Home Page of the website, I do not utilize any form of baiting, that in...

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"THE TALL FISHERMAN" - Great Blue Heron

October 20, 2022 • 1 Comment

"THE TALL FISHERMAN" Great Blue Heron - 11 Photos This set of photos were taken over a period of two days. I am not certain if it is the same Great Blue Heron or two different ones, as there have been two spotted flying together. The creek had been full with water rushing over a beaver dam. The heron had discovered just by standing on the dam o...

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"LOVE IS NOT JUST A HUMAN EMOTION" - Bobcat

October 17, 2022 • 1 Comment

"LOVE IS NOT JUST A HUMAN EMOTION" Bobcat (Female & Kitten) - 9 Photos Southeast Calgary, Alberta, CA One of the first unwritten (or perhaps even written) rules is "never put the camera away". I had just had quite a successful day in Fish Creek Provincial Park (Calgary, AB) and was heading home, late afternoon. Proceeding along a main road that...

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"QUILLY CAPTIONS" - Porcupine (North American)

October 13, 2022 • 1 Comment

"QUILLY CAPTIONS" Porcupine (North American) - 7 Photos I looked up the meaning of "quilly" and found two definitions: 1. Quilly is used to describe something that is limitless or truly timeless; or 2. Abounding in quills. I believe both definitions describe the porcupine in different ways. The photos below were taken late afternoon, ear...

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