Christmas Eve at Craiglieth

What could be nicer than a Christmas Eve ski with friends.  Craiglieth opened their doors to the public and with a donation for the food banks we got to ski, hardly anyone was there.  The frost covered the branches and it was truly magical.

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Eastern Screech Owl

This little guy I rescued.  He flew right into the side of my car on Grey Road 13.  Wham, right into the passenger window!  I put him into a nice box the next morning and my friend Robert took him to the owl centre near Hamilton for rehab which consisted of stitches and recovery from a concussion. In the spring the rehab centre called, Robert picked him up and we released him in our back field, it was amazing.

Eastern Screech Owl

Kingfisher being still?

I see these swift birds regularly long the Beaver River when we go for a paddle… do you think I can get many photos of them?  Nope they move down the river just ahead of the canoe, every time I think a good shot is about to happen they flit off.  Darn I missed again, not sure why this one stayed put, got him.580130_10151146133962040_433448529_n

Early morning dew on webs

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This was a magical morning … with a quietly made cup of coffee so as not to wake those sleeping in at the cottage, a friend and I had a silent paddle with our coffee and cameras.561551_10151178752502040_1591352212_n

 

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