Tag: Pileated Woodpecker

A Walk at Chem Lake Wetlands

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It was time for a new place to walk and explore. I knew that near the Bridal Falls, there was also a provincial park that I had been at a few years ago when I was visiting my daughter. I was kind of heading for that park, but must have missed a turn and then… Continue reading A Walk at Chem Lake Wetlands

A Short Stroll before Vaccine Time

Posted in Activities, animals, Assiniboine Park, Assiniboine River, bear, birds, canada, critters, ducks, gardens, geese, ice, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, trees, walking, Wildlife, Winnipeg2 Comments

My COVID vaccine appointment is for the afternoon today, but I still need some time to walk (instead of sitting around on the computer at home) – so I went to Assiniboine Park to check out the English Garden and to see if I can find the Pileated Woodpecker again. No luck on finding the… Continue reading A Short Stroll before Vaccine Time

Assiniboine Park and Zoo

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Many years ago – when I was a child – one of the highlights of going to the zoo was for an exhibit called Aunt Sally’s Farm. Back then the zoo was free to visit. When I say many years ago, it really was. I just had my 70th birthday today and I haven’t been… Continue reading Assiniboine Park and Zoo

Back to Bunn’s Creek

Posted in Activities, birds, Bunn's Creek, canada, critters, dog walking, dogs, FitBit, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, Red River, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg, winter

I am still trying to find the Cardinals at Bunn’s Creek and they are just never around on the days/times when I go. I still had a nice walk, talked to a few people and pet a few dogs – so the walk wasn’t a waste of time or energy. One very helpful lady who… Continue reading Back to Bunn’s Creek