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Photo of the Week - Jan 28/17 - "BUT CAN YOU DO THIS?" - American Bald Eagle (Immature)

January 28, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"..... BUT CAN YOU DO THIS?" - 2 Photos American Bald Eagle (Immature) This immature bald eagle had just finished its left-over duck meal (which is another story), when it spent some time cleaning its beak. It learnt well from its parents - clean your beak after every meal! Photo #1 - "WELL, YOU PROBABLY CAN DO THIS!" (i.e. stand on one foot on...

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"HAVING ALL YOUR 'EAGLE' IN A ROW" - American Bald Eagle (Immature)

January 27, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"HAVING ALL YOUR 'EAGLE' IN A ROW" American Bald Eagle (Immature) Fortunate enough that after I had tramped through some deep snow, this immature eagle stayed for some still shots and then flew across in front of the trees and in the direction of the photographer. And yes, with the lens at the correct length, caught the full extent and wing spread...

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"RINSE IN COLD WATER" - Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile)

January 26, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"RINSE IN COLD WATER" Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile) Brrrrr - One can only imagine how cold the water temperature is in the Bow River in January, particularly with ice floating by. But these swans don't appear to mind the cold. Could probably have also called this shot, "Swans Just Want to Have Fun"!

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Photo of the Week - Jan 21/2018 - "NATURE'S SECRET" - American Bald Eagle & Trumpeter Swan

January 21, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"NATURE'S SECRET" - 2 Photos Saw this quote recently and thought it fitting for the two photos which follow. "ADOPT THE PACE OF NATURE: HER SECRET IS PATIENCE" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Photo #1 - Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile) Photo #2 - American Bald Eagle (Immature)

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"OH THOSE ANNOYING NEIGHBOURS!" - American Bald Eagle (Immature) & Magpie

January 20, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"OH THOSE ANNOYING NEIGHBOURS" American Bald Eagle (Immature) & Magpie We probably have all experienced one of those annoying neighbours, at some time. This young eagle was quietly resting in a tree along the Bow River and from the time it spent there, had most likely eaten. First it was the magpies pestering it and then along came a crow that...

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"AN UGLY DUCKLING - NO MORE" - Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile)

January 19, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"AN UGLY DUCKLING - NO MORE" (2 Photos) Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile) This youngster, together with two more juveniles and one adult, were feeding along the Bow River, in an area of open water. An extraordinary viewing in mid January. Having reached this stage of winter in Calgary, perhaps this small family unit will over winter, depending upon food...

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Photo of the Week - Jan 14/2017 - "HEY, GOOD LOOKIN" - American Bald Eagle (Juvenile)

January 14, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"HEY, GOOD LOOKIN" American Bald Eagle - Juvenile (2 photos) Photographing mature bald eagles in their full adult splendour is a definite pursuit in bird/wildlife photography but there is something to be said of the character and distinct features of the young juveniles. This youngster was particularly generous with its time in the tree but the fr...

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"WALKING ON SUNSHINE" - American Ringed Neck Pheasant (Male)

January 13, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"WALKING ON SUNSHINE" American Ringed Neck Pheasant (Male) A brisk but sunny day and that particular song came to mind. Although executing an almost floating walk across the deep snow, the pheasant had its moments when it sank chest high into the snow. Fortunately for the pheasant he managed to free himself but unfortunate for the coyote who was i...

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"HEAD DRESS" - American Bald Eagle (Juvenile)

January 12, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"HEAD-DRESS" American Bald Eagle (Juvenile) It does appear that the eagles currently in Southern Alberta have decided to go with a make-over. This youngster appears to have chosen a funky spiked head dress. (Of course, it may have something to do with the frosty -32 degree Celsius temperatures.)

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