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Photo of the Week - Mar 2, 2020 - "OH, DEER!" - White Tailed Deer

March 02, 2020 • Leave a Comment

"OH DEER!" White Tailed Deer (2 Photos) A small herd of White Tailed Deer were catching some quiet time in late afternoon sunshine. All were either snuggled up or just enjoying some winter rays. Caught one relaxed individual who looks as if it is trying out the deer equivalent of the "comb over"! PHOTO #1 - "Is This A Deer's Answer to the "Co...

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Photo of the Week - Feb 23, 2020 - "BATTLE OF THE BIRDS" - Trumpeter Swans (Immature)

February 23, 2020 • 2 Comments

"BATTLE OF THE BIRDS" Trumpeter Swans - Immature (5 Photos) The adult swan had had a one on one encounter with one particular Canada Goose. Not certain the cause as it was the only one she attacked and it wasn't the one following close behind as she paddled up food from underneath the water. Sure she had her reasons - perhaps some derogatory comme...

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"SWANS ON ICE" & "DANCING WITH SWANS" - Trumpeter Swans (Immature)

February 22, 2020 • Leave a Comment

"SWANS ON ICE" & "DANCING WITH THE SWANS" Trumpeter Swans (Immature) - 5 Photos I find Trumpeter Swans, not matter whether adult or youngster, truly graceful and one can see why they are the subject of legends and folklore. In this particular grouping, there are four immature swans and one adult. Managed to catch some of the youngsters up to so...

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Photo of the Week - Feb 17, 2020 - "EAGLE SCOUT" - American Bald Eagle (Mature)

February 16, 2020 • 1 Comment

"EAGLE SCOUT" American Bald Eagle - Mature (6 Photos) One scenario for photographing American Bald Eagles: 1. Wear suitable traction footwear & clothing; 2. Locate one, hopefully in a tree with little or no branch interference for a clean shot; 3. Walk thousands of steps while trying to look nonchalant; 4. Plead for an audience & allowance t...

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"ON THE WINGS OF A SWAN" - Trumpeter Swan (Adult)

February 15, 2020 • 2 Comments

"ON THE WINGS OF A SWAN" Trumpeter Swan - 6 Photos There is something otherworldly about swans. In particular, Trumpeter Swans with their "back from the brink from extinction" success never cease to inspire with their beauty & grace. This adult swan was accompanied by four immature ones, all overwintering near the Bow River, in Calgary, Albe...

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"What's in a Name?" - Mammals of North America

February 12, 2020 • 1 Comment

"WHAT'S IN A NAME?" Mammals of North America - 4 Photos Last week's Photo of the Week - "Tree Climber" created some controversy on my Twitter account, i.e. Long Tailed Weasel versus Stoat. For those not familiar with my profile, I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and currently all the photos of the animals featured on this website were taken in...

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Photo of the Week - Feb 9, 2020 - "TREE CLIMBER" - Long Tailed Weasel

February 09, 2020 • 2 Comments

"TREE CLIMBER" " Long Tailed Weasel (3 Photos) "Symphony in White #2" with the adult Trumpeter Swan will appear next week. Some days you can have a great walk but not many subjects "available" for photographs and then other days all those hours can pay off. I had seen this Long Tailed Weasel two days in a row but it was on a mission, not sto...

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Symphony in White - Trumpeter Swans (Immature)

February 08, 2020 • Leave a Comment

SYMPHONY IN WHITE #1 Trumpeter Swans (Immature) - 5 Photos Was privileged to have some close up views of an adult swan accompanied by two immature young swans. This blog will feature the youngsters, which are more on the dusky side particularly their heads but gorgeous none the less. The Trumpeter Swan is a success story in that the species was...

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Photo of the Week - Feb 2, 2020 - "A PORCUPINE'S AIR B&B" - North American Porcupine

February 02, 2020 • 1 Comment

"A PORCUPINE'S AIR B&B" North American Porcupine (6 Photos) Just love porcupines & their furry dark brown faces BUT to use that old abbreviation "NIMBY" - Not in my backyard, please. You are welcome to a bed but no breakfast for you in my tall silver birch. This porcupine lives in a huge provincial park, in its natural environment, far from a...

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