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Breeding Bird Surveys (2013) – Day 1

Breeding Bird Surveys (2013) – Day 1 – June 3, 2013 This was the fourth year that Gerhard and I had teamed up to conduct breeding bird surveys for Environment Canada on four prescribed routes between Ivanhoe Lake and White … Continue reading

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Wind! Wildlife! Hockey!

Wind!Lots of Wind! Wildlife! Hockey! I didn’t have much exciting planned this afternoon when I opened the door and headed out to my car with my camera equipment. I thought that I might like to head to the Experimental Farm … Continue reading

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Breeding Bird Survey – Beaton Lake Route #258

Breeding Bird Survey – Beaton Lake Route #258 After completing the Shoals survey route, we headed to White River, Ontario and got a motel room for the night. The forecast had threatened rain and thundershowers overnight and Nature delivered on … 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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Breeding Bird Survey – The Shoals Route # 175

For our second route, we would be traveling south to north along Loop Lake Road and Much Lake Road. This route lies west of The Shoals Provincial Park and is identified as The Shoals route 175. To do this route, … Continue reading

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Breeding Bird Survey – Singe Lake Route 68-373

Breeding Bird Survey – Singe Lake Route 373 Sunday was our travel day and we drove safely from Ottawa, Ontario to Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park (approximate. 1000 km). To conduct breeding bird surveys, we need to be at the first … Continue reading

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