It was such a beautiful morning yesterday, so I headed back to Fort Whyte Alive to walk after the snow had melted. The wind died down, the sky was blue and the temperature was back above 0C. Actually, it was about 10C and absolutely perfect for walking.

Mallard Duck pair 
Canada Goose 
Canada Goose, Hooded Merganser, Common Goldeneye, Mallards & Gulls 
Ring-billed Gull 
Female Mallard Duck 

Red-winged Blackbird 

lake view with ice and water 
Canada Goose pair – they alternated whose head was under water 
Look up 
buds on the trees 
more buds on more trees 
Red Squirrel 
male Mallard Duck 


Goose Fight (next few photos) 
mostly noise making fight 



I like how these 2 moved together 

Purple Martin house – ready for occupants.
Happy Easter!