Tag: Manitoba

Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, bunny, canada, Chilliwack, Eagle, hawk, heron, life, Nature, Riding Mountain National Park, Towhee, trees, walking, wilidlife4 Comments

Obviously these birds are not friends – but they do have an interesting relationship that I was not aware of when I arrived here last summer. Back in Manitoba where I spent most of my life, I would see Bald Eagles on a regular basis, but very seldom saw Great Blue Herons. I would always… Continue reading Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles

Views on a Sunny Day – part 1

Posted in Activities, apartment, birds, blackbird, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, Eagle, Geese, life, Nature, pictures, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife1 Comment

I spent the first 71 years of my life living in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the last 7 months in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Winters are completely different in these 2 provinces. In Manitoba, winter lasts for about 6 months. Many of the days have bright sunlight, but on the bright sunny days, the temperatures often plunge… Continue reading Views on a Sunny Day – part 1

I am Not used to having Spring in January

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, duck, Eagle, life, Nature, pictures, river, spring, trees, Vedder River, walking, weather, Wildlife2 Comments

Being a lifelong Manitoba resident (until I moved west last summer), I am used to extreme cold with spring finally showing up around the end of March (sometimes) or April (more often). I am loving the British Columbia weather. This may be a one-time thing and next winter may last longer, but I am taking… Continue reading I am Not used to having Spring in January

Oak Hammock Marsh in the Snow

Posted in Activities, birds, canada, flight, geese, goose, ice, Manitoba, Nature, Oak Hammock Marsh, pictures, snow, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife2 Comments

It has been several months since I’ve been to Oak Hammock Marsh. Yesterday I received an e-mail from them asking if I wished to renew my membership. The membership had expired a couple of years ago as during the pandemic the building had been closed. No membership is needed to walk the trails around the… Continue reading Oak Hammock Marsh in the Snow

A Sunny Cold Morning Walk at Fort Whyte Alive

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, canada, critters, deer, Fort Whyte Alive, ice, life, Manitoba, pictures, Redpoll, snow, sunrise, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg

It has been about a month and a half since I’ve been to Fort Whyte Alive. Although it was a chilly morning with a temperature of -28C and a windchill in the -30’s I decided it was time to head over there. I didn’t stay long though. I only walked the smaller side where the… Continue reading A Sunny Cold Morning Walk at Fort Whyte Alive

Spending Some Time with Cats

Posted in Activities, animals, bear, birds, canada, cat, chickadee, critters, Dave, life, Manitoba, Nature, nuthatch, pets, pictures, Rodney, snow, Spencer, Winnipeg, winter

I’d like to introduce you to 3 cats who were in need of someone to spend time with them while their owners were away this week. Of course, I arrived with my camera and managed a few photos. Here are Spencer, Dave and Rodney! Spencer spends almost all of his day (& night) in the… Continue reading Spending Some Time with Cats

Chickadee Trail at Birds Hill Provincial Park

Posted in Activities, Bird's Hill Provincial Park, birds, Blue Jay, canada, chickadee, FitBit, junco, nuthatch2 Comments

I always seem to keep repeating the same trails every time I go to Birds Hill Provincial Park, but this morning I decided in advance that it is time I tried the Chickadee Trail. I was at the entrance to the trail a few years ago when a good friend (Judy) brought me out there… Continue reading Chickadee Trail at Birds Hill Provincial Park

Last Stop on the Way Home

Posted in Activities, birds, canada, duck, ducks, Flowers, gardens, geese, goose, Kildonan Park, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg

After leaving the Captain Kennedy House & Gardens, I continued along River Road until I got to the highway that turns into Main Street as we head back to Winnipeg. Right on Main Street is Kildonan Park, so I had to turn into there. 😉 First stop (well the only stop, since I walked to… Continue reading Last Stop on the Way Home

A Walk in the Assiniboine Park Zoo

Posted in Activities, animals, apartment, balcony, birds, canada, chickadee, critters, ibis, Manitoba, Nature, pelican, pictures, spoonbill, walking, Winnipeg, zoo2 Comments

After leaving the Gardens at the Leaf, I headed back to my car, which I had left parked in the zoo parking lot. At that point, I thought I should head into the zoo. I haven’t wandered in the zoo with my camera for some time. Many of you know that I volunteer in the… Continue reading A Walk in the Assiniboine Park Zoo

Back to Fort Whyte Alive

Posted in Activities, birds, canada, duck, flight, Fort Whyte Alive, goldfinch, goose, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, Vireo, walking, weather, wild flowers, Wildlife, Winnipeg4 Comments

It has been awhile since my last visit to Fort Whyte Alive, so this morning it was time to head back there. It is much quieter than during breeding season, but at this time of year that is normal. There were still plenty of photo opportunities. It was a nice morning for a walk –… Continue reading Back to Fort Whyte Alive