Bald Eagles with their two chicks

by | May 4, 2015 | Blog, Eagles, Eagles, Bald #53, Raptors

These Eagles are safely tucked away … you can see them too if you like to take your camera gear on a three hour paddle to get to the nest which is then way, way up in a huge tree … the Eagles took over a Great Blue Heron Rookery which is why there are two nests in one tree as a Heron would.  The quiet canoes don’t seem to disturb the birds at all, they come and go and are very relaxed while they feed the chicks.  I don’t believe in causing birds to take flight and make a point of leaving with them in the nest, even if I haven’t got my shot.  for years I have enjoyed a Monday paddle past this nest and each year this pair successfully raise one or two chicks, fed mostly at the expense of the Canada Goose population. Having said this, the location is top secret!eagle, bald with chick

 

eagle dinner service

 

eagles nest

Apple Farming

by | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Country Side

The flames caught my eye on the way to work today, no worries tho.  Apple trees are trimmed every spring and the branches are routinely burned in a large bon fire.

apple farm

Secret Trails

by | Apr 16, 2015 | Blog, Country Side

 

I was out taking photos at our pond, and along came Emma’s horse “Secret” to say hello.  Looking kinda scruffy as she is shedding out her winter coat and enjoying rolling in the soft fields.secret