A close friend of mine has been documenting on FaceBook about a pair of House Finches who built a nest in one of her hanging plants. My friend Hazel lives in the Minneapolis area and she has agreed to let me share her photos with everyone. In my years of breeding pet birds, I have… Continue reading House Finches – from Eggs to Flight
Month: June 2018
A Couple of Hours at Fort Whyte Alive – part 2
Trips to Fort Whyte Alive are always nice. It is on the outskirts of Winnipeg, but you feel immersed right in nature. There are lakes, ponds or puddles, pastures, bush, a treehouse, bird feeding stations and a lot of birds and other critters. It is a great place to just get away without actually leaving… Continue reading A Couple of Hours at Fort Whyte Alive – part 2
A Couple of Hours at Fort Whyte Alive
It was a beautiful morning for a walk today and it seems like awhile since I’ve been to Fort Whyte Alive. I arrived just a few minutes after it opened so not many people were around yet. First sightings were these beautiful flowers. Then – some Ducks (not sure what kind), Canada Geese,… Continue reading A Couple of Hours at Fort Whyte Alive
June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 6
After leaving the Pelicans and Ducks, I continued along the gravel road towards the Bison Enclosure. It is a fairly long drive, so I just sit back and enjoy it. On the way in, I completely missed photo opportunities for 2 Black Bears, that dashed into the bush before I could get my camera ready… Continue reading June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 6
June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 5
I had a good night’s sleep after that exciting Black Bear evening, and around 5:00 am, I was awake and heading out the door to see what I could find. First sighting was a White-tailed Deer, who looked to see who was stopping for her. Most people don’t even slow down for the deer, but… Continue reading June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 5
June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 4
When I left us in yesterday’s blog, I had checked into the hotel, met the horses in the corral. Then, I checked in on Facebook and posted a few pictures before getting ready to head back out for the late afternoon/evening drive. First stop was the Wishing Well, where I saw these White Suckers spawning. … Continue reading June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 4
June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 3
We finished yesterday’s entry as I was leaving the Boreal Trail in Riding Mountain National Park. The walk had such a sweet ending when I met a gorgeous little Pine Marten. The plan is to continue South and head for the Bison enclosure. I arrived at the Lake Audy Road without incident (or sightings), but… Continue reading June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 3
June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 2
When I left off yesterday, we were still on Highway #10 and ready to leave the Moose and head further South. After passing Moon Lake again, I decided to turn into the Boreal Trail and go for a walk. It was a beautiful day for a stroll and it is only 1 km, so it… Continue reading June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 2
June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 1
This trip was planned because of all the bear and bear cub sightings that had been posted on the Facebook page for RMNP lately. Unfortunately, my usual entrance and exit to and from the park is always on Highway #19, but the spring weather had deteriorated the road badly and it was closed. I had… Continue reading June Trip to Riding Mountain National Park – part 1
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