Pine grosbeaks are interesting to see. Today, one of our neighbours let us know that there was a flock eating crab-apples near us. We have seen them before, but not in large numbers the way we saw them today. The males are red and the females are grey and yellow. One of the largest species in […]
As we were out for our walk today , we saw a couple of trumpeter swans come flying in to land on our lake. These may be the Trumpeter Swans we saw in the spring as they were migrating through.
We recently saw a duck we have never seen before on our lake. I was told that this is a female long-tailed duck. It looks very different than the male, which we have not seen. Our neighbour was fortunate enough to see the male. The male has a long tail, but the female does not. […]
Our loons are starting to show their winter plumage. Their heads and bills turn grey, as well as their back feathers. Their necks are white. This looks very different from their black and white colours in the spring and summer when they have their breeding summer plumage. Their shades are varied as they change to […]
We recently had the privilege of seeing snapping turtles as they emerged from their nest where their mother had laid her eggs. I’ve previously uploaded pictures of snapping turtles which you can see at “Snapping Turtles in Haliburton County” and “Snapping Turtles”. This was a totally new experience for us. We even saw one of […]
What do I know about grasshoppers except that they feel like they can be a nuisance? I enjoyed taking photos of some grasshoppers this week. We seem to be having an abundance of them this year. There are all kinds. Ours are green, which helps them to blend in with their surroundings. They can be […]
Recently we were kayaking in Arrowhead Lake, and saw a double-crested cormorant sunning itself high above us. We have had a couple on our lake, but I haven’t been able to get a photo of them yet. The double-crested cormorant is a large waterbird. It has a small head on a long neck, and a […]
Over the years I’ve taken many pictures of loons. As I’ve been organizing my pictures, I’ve pulled some out to put here. They are one of my favourite birds. God has made their feathers very interesting, and I love the sound of their calls. The loon’s feet are far back on its body. This makes […]
Daffodils are my favourite flowers. I enjoy their bright colours in the springtime, and I enjoy the fact that they are hardy and come up each year. Last year a friend of mine gave me daffodils for my birthday (one for each year), and my daughter and grandchildren planted them throughout my gardens. It was […]
The wildflowers are starting to bloom in our area. I was able to go to a friend’s house and take some photos of the wildflowers “out her back door”. Trout Lily: This is also known as Adder’s Tongue, Dogtooth Violet, and Yellow Adder’s Tongue. Dutchman’s Breeches: or Soldier’s Cap. The name of the plant comes from the […]