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Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Day 1

Breeding Bird Survey 2012 – Day 1 June 9, 2012 – This is our third year of conducting breeding bird surveys in the region of Highway #1o1 north of Sudbury, Ontario. In order to get to our campsite before dark, … Continue reading

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Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Westport, Ontario

Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Westport, Ontario (Location) The Foley Mountain Conservation Area is one of a number of natural areas maintained by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and many volunteers. Foley Mountain is located on the high side of … Continue reading

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Breeding Bird Survey – The Shoals Route # 175 – Survey Day

During a breeding bird survey with my birder friend Gerhard, I don’t usually photograph many birds. There are many reasons for that not the least of which is the fact that the trees now have plenty of leaves and the … Continue reading

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve – Barataria Preserve, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve – Barataria Preserve, Louisiana When I think of trails in a nature preserve, I tend to imagine encroaching branches over a muddy or perhaps gravel path that meanders through the woods.  At the … Continue reading

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Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bavaro Princess, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The first day in Punta Cana was arrival day so I spent the day flying, arriving, checking in, unpacking, finding the restaurants, and wandering along the beach. Lying around on a beach all day … Continue reading

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Mud Lake Outing – Ottawa Flickr Group

Mud Lake Outing – Ottawa Flickr Group Note: I was using a Nikon 10.5 mm lens quite often this day and the curvature in some of the shots was quite intentional. What started out as a potentially very damp day, … Continue reading

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A short walk in the woods

A short walk in the woods Never know what one will find when you head out for a walk in the woods with camera in hand.

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A Backyard Visitor, Kanata, Ontario

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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A little walk – theme yellow, Greenbelt Trails, Nepean, Ontario

A little walk, Greenbelt Trails, Nepean, Ontario Decided to go for a bit of a walk over a little knoll and came across a clump of yellow which also had its populations of busy bees. Yellow seemed to be the … Continue reading

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Old Quarry Trail – Ottawa’s Greenbelt, Kanata, Ontario

Old Quarry Trail – Ottawa’s Greenbelt, Kanata, Ontario Located at the corner of Eagleson and Hazeldean Roads in Kanata, Ontario, with parking across the street from the Hazeldean Mall, the Old Quarry Trail is one of the most reliable places … Continue reading

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