Monthly Archives: May 2008

A Backyard Visitor, Kanata, Ontario

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Ron

A Backyard Visitor, Kanata, Ontario I was doing some yard work when this large dragonfly came into the backyard and visited for awhile. Anything that eats mosquitoes is welcome so, aside from taking its picture, I left this one to … Continue reading →

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Cooper Marsh

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Ron

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area (Location) Visited Cooper Marsh with my birder friend, Gerhard. We were hoping to see some of the wading birds and warblers but were either too early or too late in the season for them. As usual, … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Jock River Outing, Jock River, Richmond, Ontario

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Ron

Friends of the Jock River Outing, Jock River, Richmond, Ontario With life jackets all in place our little group headed up the mighty Jock River . It is really a rather subdued river once the Spring snow melt has passed … Continue reading →

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A nice Spring day, Kanata, Ontario

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Ron

A nice Spring day, Kanata, Ontario With a nice blue sky, Canada Geese flying overhead, tulips blooming in the gardens and a butterfly or two, the day turned out to be very pleasant. Henry’s Elfin

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Mud Lake, Nepean, Ontario

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Ron

Mud Lake, Nepean, Ontario Some Spring days, Mud Lake is a great spot to find migrating warblers. Other days the pickings can be slim. This day was a bit on the slow side but a few warblers did kindly oblige … Continue reading →

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