Category Archives: Ottawa Greenbelt Trails

The Winter Quiet of Mer Bleue, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ron

The Winter Quiet of Mer Bleue, Ottawa, Ontario Wednesday was one of those heavily overcast, foggy, misty kind of days with the temperature hovering around the freezing point. I was on the east side of Ottawa on other business and, … Continue reading →

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A bit of time on the Jack Pine Trail

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ron

A bit of time on the Jack Pine Trail Today, I decided to walk along the Jack Pine Trail to see if I could find some nuthatches and woodpeckers to photograph.

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Death on the Old Quarry Trail

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ron

Death on the Old Quarry Trail Usually when I walk along the Old Quarry Trail, it is a time for relaxation and the enjoyment of the wonderful natural surroundings and wildlife around me. Today, sadly, those wonderful moments were marred … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Ron

Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail (Location) My father continues his stay in the hospital and I was a bit early for visiting hours so I, once again, took the opportunity to walk a short distance up the Old … Continue reading →

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More Chickadee Feeding on the Sarsaparilla Trail

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ron

More Chickadee Feeding on the Sarsaparilla Trail The amount of snow that we received on Christmas Day was not spectacular but definitely enough to turn everything white!

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Christmas Shopping or Bird Photography – Tough Choice!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Ron

Christmas Shopping or Bird Photography – Tough Choice! ‘Tis the season, etc. I’m always a last day Christmas shopper. So, today, with my brother in town for a visit, off we went to the local shopping mall to do some … Continue reading →

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Negotiating the Sarsaparilla and Jack Pine Trails

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ron

Negotiating the Sarsaparilla and Jack Pine Trails The freezing rain stopped at about midnight and the day started off with some blue sky and temperatures slightly above freezing.  This meant that walking the trails would be a bit of a … Continue reading →

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WOW! Three bucks for a carrot!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Ron

WOW! Three bucks for a carrot! I was heading over to visit my father when I decided to take a few minutes to stretch my legs on the Old Quarry Trail. Before going to look for deer or turkeys to … Continue reading →

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Chickadees, Wild Turkeys and White-tailed Deer – out on the Greenbelt Trails again.

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Ron

Chickadees, Wild Turkeys and White-tailed Deer – out on the Greenbelt Trails again. The sun was shining today but the temperature had dropped to about -10C overnight. Although it was a nice day to get dressed warmly and take a … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Ron

Wild Turkeys on the Old Quarry Trail I have seen plenty of wild turkeys in the area especially a flock that tends to favour the nearby apple orchard at Carling Avenue but I had never seen turkeys on the Old … Continue reading →

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