Hermit Thrush #186
Considered to have one of the most beautiful songs of all North American birds…and is the state bird of Vermont.
White-tailed Deer
I don’t go out of my way to photograph the many deer in the Beaver Valley as I figure that they are better off being afraid of people and steering wide of gardens, cars, and people in general. I do love watching them and seeing the little ones in the spring and getting to recognize family units, who are the leaders and which guard the young, I find it really interesting. We had a small family live for many years in our apple orchard until they became hunted and I really miss them, so I was thrilled to see a new herd visit.
This beautiful herd was right at home. Using my car as a blind I quietly rolled down the driveway to a good vantage point … of course they noticed the rolling car and gazed my way briefly before departing back into the valley.
Snowy Owls in April
It seems a little odd to be seeing them in April … soon they will be on their way north.
Project Snow Storm has trackers on many owls, it’s interesting to visit the web sight and see where they travel to, you might be surprised.
Snowy Owl, afternoon sun
I don’t think there is much more pleasant than a nap in the morning sun after a long cold winter.
Meaford Ice Flow
The winds and spring temperatures have broken up the ice on Georgian Bay causing quite the pile of aqua coloured ice. So of course, I took a few photos, however the cold wind chased me back to my warm car.
eaford Ice