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A Walk in the Snow

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, canada, critters, ducks, Fort Whyte Alive, geese, ice, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, snow, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg, winter3 Comments

With the temperature hovering around 0C, I decided to head over to Fort Whyte Alive where I could walk. There is still snow on the ground, which arrived a few days ago. The forecast says the temperature will be up around 10C in a few days – but I’m not holding my breath. The water… Continue reading A Walk in the Snow

A Chilly Fall Morning at Fort Whyte Alive

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It was 2C this morning when I headed over to Fort White Alive after my breakfast at the Red Top Restaurant. It started off cloudy, but after awhile, I saw the sun trying to get out from behind the clouds and soon afterwards, the clouds pretty much disappeared. 🙂 After the sun made an appearance,… Continue reading A Chilly Fall Morning at Fort Whyte Alive

The English Garden in Assiniboine Park

Posted in Assiniboine Park, birds, canada, critters, ducks, flight, Flowers, garden, geese, Nature, pets, pictures, walking, Winnipeg5 Comments

This morning I decided to head over to the English Garden in Assiniboine Park to see if I could find any Hummingbirds or Indigo Buntings. I did see one hummingbird, but it didn’t stay long enough for a photo – and I didn’t see an Indigo Bunting, but think I heard one. So – I… Continue reading The English Garden in Assiniboine Park

What – Another Move???

Posted in Activities, apartment, birds, bison, canada, ducks, Fort Whyte Alive, geese, Manitoba, move, Nature, pictures, walking, Wildlife, Winnipeg, Winnpeg2 Comments

As many of you know, I lived in my little old house for 33 years. I sold it when I retired, since I wouldn’t be able to afford the upkeep on it with just my pensions. It was a very old house (built in 1900). I am currently in my 3rd apartment in the 4… Continue reading What – Another Move???

Morning Stroll at Fort Whyte Alive

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, bison, canada, critters, ducks, Flowers, Fort Whyte, Fort Whyte Alive, Nature, pictures, walking, wild flowers, Wildlife, Winnipeg4 Comments

Living in the middle of a city, I have found that I need to spend time in nature as often as I can. Listening to critter sounds is what I need, instead of traffic or people yelling or sirens. I like to just stroll along casually, listening to or watching the birds and any other… Continue reading Morning Stroll at Fort Whyte Alive

Riding Mountain National Park – final day

Posted in Activities, animals, bear, canada, critters, ducks, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, Riding Mountain National Park, travel, trees, vacation, Wildlife, Winnipeg4 Comments

It is always sad to wake up to the final day of a vacation. I can never get tired of being in nature. The morning started off (amazingly enough) with a Black Bear. This bear was on a drive that I often take. It is a short uphill and winding road from the Wishing Well… Continue reading Riding Mountain National Park – final day

A Couple of Hours at Fort Whyte Alive – part 2

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, critters, Fort Whyte Alive, geese, Nature, pictures, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg

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