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A Spring Outing

A Spring Outing Graeme wanted to get out on the trail to obtain some high speed shots of birds in flight with his Sony NEX-FS700 with SELP18200 lens.The easiest place to do that is on the many trails in the … Continue reading

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Visiting the Chickadees on Old Quarry Trail, Kanata, Ontario

Visiting the Chickadees on Old Quarry Trail, Kanata, Ontario

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Feeding those Chickadees and Nuthatches again – Sarsaparilla Trail, Ottawa

My cycling partner was in town today so off we went to the Greenbelt Trails in search of Ottawa’s ferocious chickadees that attack the visitors’ hands in search of nourishment. They don’t really attack, but I always tell visitors that! … Continue reading

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Chickadees and More – Sarsaparilla Trail – Bell’s Corners, Ottawa

Chickadees and More – Sarsaparilla Trail – Bell’s Corners, Ottawa The Chickadees were hungry today and quickly cleaned out my supply of black sunflower seeds. Didn’t take long before two fellows came along the trail and these two fellows were … Continue reading

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Christmas Day, December 25th, 2008

Christmas Day, December 25th, 2008 My family got up early and opened their presents and then I headed over to my father’s place to pick him up for Christmas dinner at our place. Even at 90 y.o. he still likes … Continue reading

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MacGregor Point Provincial Park

MacGregor Point Provincial Park The night had arrived with a meteor like sunset through a thin slit in the clouds. It didn’t rain overnight though and there were no threatened storms or high winds so sleeping in the tent was … Continue reading

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