November 30, 2010
Spotted towhee
this is a westen bird that shows up in the east on ocassion.
The obvious difference as compared to an eastern towhee are the white makrings on the back. Easterns don't have the spots.
We went to see this bird on the weekend and it was cooperative, showing up about 10 minutes after we got to the feeders.
Thanks to George Finney, the property owner who has been welcoming birders and helping them see the bird.
The obvious difference as compared to an eastern towhee are the white makrings on the back. Easterns don't have the spots.
We went to see this bird on the weekend and it was cooperative, showing up about 10 minutes after we got to the feeders.
Thanks to George Finney, the property owner who has been welcoming birders and helping them see the bird.
November 29, 2010
Sandhills at sunset
We went for a drive to Longpoint, the next big sand spit on the north shore of Lake Erie to do some birding.
There were reports of sandhill cranes, lots of ducks, tundra swans and a spotted towhee.
Just as we were done for the day the sandhills started flying back to the marsh.
More on the towhee another day.
There were reports of sandhill cranes, lots of ducks, tundra swans and a spotted towhee.
Just as we were done for the day the sandhills started flying back to the marsh.
More on the towhee another day.
November 26, 2010
Bowl of nuts
We like nuts at Christmas.
That's why we get along with our friends.
That's why we get along with our friends.
November 24, 2010
Blending in
Crash found a spot where he blends in with the background and has the bonus of being in the sunshine.
He looks so angelic when he is sleeping but when he's awake.... well his name is Crash
He looks so angelic when he is sleeping but when he's awake.... well his name is Crash
November 23, 2010
Red billed gull
Easy id on this bird, red bill, red eye and red feet.
The black billed i just as easy, black bill, black eye and black feet.
The black billed i just as easy, black bill, black eye and black feet.
November 19, 2010
My spidey sense is tingling
used to know what type of spider this is but I can't bring it to mind.
Spins a tube web then hides inside waiting for its next meal.
Spins a tube web then hides inside waiting for its next meal.
November 18, 2010
A flower for a November day.
From the archives.
November 16, 2010
Wings on my feet
Wasn't it Mercury who was the messenger of the gods who had wings on his feet?
November 15, 2010
Hey! This thing is empty.
This is an older photo from the archives.
The redbellied woodpecker seemed irritated that his favourite feeder was empty
The redbellied woodpecker seemed irritated that his favourite feeder was empty
November 12, 2010
Ok but,
where do I leave the car?
Is it just me, or is the wording a bit odd?
Is it just me, or is the wording a bit odd?
November 11, 2010
Do you want to play?
Not a good idea.
Unfortunately there are a lot of sick racoons in the park this year. This one looked healthy but Crash is an indoor cat, so he won't be playing outside.
Unfortunately there are a lot of sick racoons in the park this year. This one looked healthy but Crash is an indoor cat, so he won't be playing outside.
November 10, 2010
Shadow breathing dragon
We acme upon this might dragon while wandering in the forbidden forest, now we are mere shadows of ourselves.
November 09, 2010
Hey, this water is cold!
The service at this spa has really gone down hill
November 08, 2010
Fall splendour
A large oak in a meadow at Rondeau Provincial Park.
November 05, 2010
A fall flower
This hardy flower blooms in the fall just when we need a touch of colour.
November 04, 2010
Snack time.
Preying mantis with a flying insect.
November 03, 2010
Can you see me now?
Anne spotted this tiny saw whet owl in a cedar tree while looking for a different bird.
It would easily fit in your hand.
They migrate through our area each fall.
It would easily fit in your hand.
They migrate through our area each fall.
November 02, 2010
It's a question.
Have you ever posted a photo and been surprised?
I thought I was uploading a different photo.
Nice surprise.
This is a question mark butterfly, look closely and you will see it.
I thought I was uploading a different photo.
Nice surprise.
This is a question mark butterfly, look closely and you will see it.
November 01, 2010
soaring redtail
Three were 3 redtailed hawks soaring in the bright fall sunshine.
I liked the way the light made the wings semi transparent.
I liked the way the light made the wings semi transparent.
