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• Barred Owl Sighted at West Cranberry Tract in Whitby

  

  On a recent visit to the West Cranberry Tract of Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby, another keen birder pointed out to Bob and me this Barred Owl (Strix... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Snowshoeing the Spruce Bog in Algonquin Provincial Park

  

  Bob and I had never gone snowshoeing before, so when the chance to try out a pair presented itself, we seized it!  After skiing the Leaf Lake Trail in the... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, PHOTOGRAPHY, SNOW, TRAVEL

• Mountsberg Raptor Centre a World of Hawks, Owls, Eagles, Vultures and Falcons

  

  Bob and I do not profess to be expert bird watchers, but when we sighted our first ever owl last October, a Northern Saw-Whet Owl, a fire was lit within us. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Trumpeter Swans on the Shores of Lake Couchiching

  

  Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) at one time were familiar sights in southern Ontario during periods of migration, but due to over hunting in the 18th and... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Hiking the Beaver Pond Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park

  

  I was so happy to have three days wide open for hiking and skiing in Algonquin Provincial Park on our recent visit there.  It meant more opportunities to explor... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Red-tailed Hawk Sighted Holding a Rat in Toronto

  

  There are many things one can see while walking on the streets of Toronto, but in this guest post, Michelle and Arthur share their pictures and their story abou... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Gray Jay Sighting on Opeongo Road in Algonquin Provincial Park

  

  Bob and I spent three days skiing and hiking on various trails in Algonquin Provincial Park, trying to make the most of the last weeks of winter here in Ontario. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• A Wildlife Ski Tour in Algonquin Provincial Park

  

  With little to no snow left here in Toronto, one would hardly expect that possibilities for skiing still exist in March, but Algonquin Provincial Park still... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Wild Coyote Sighting in Claireville Conservation Area – Toronto – Ontario

  

  A visit to the Claireville Conservation Area this past Sunday turned up a rare sighting for Bob and I.  Before we barely set off from the parking lot, fellow... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• American Kestrel Eating Prey Sighted In Whitby, Ontario

  

  On an extremely warm and sunny day in early March, Bob and I drove east to Whitby for a walk at the various conservation areas found in that area. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Boreal Chickadees Sighted in Algonquin Provincial Park

  

  This past weekend, Bob and I were once again in the Oxtongue Lake area, so we took every opportunity available to do a bit of bird watching. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Black-backed Woodpecker Sighted in Algonquin Provincial Park

  

  Our visit to Oxtongue Lake this past weekend was really fruitful in terms of bird sightings.  On one of our daily excursions, Bob and I drove into Algonquin... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• The Award-winning Gardens at Château De La Bourdaisière

  

  Château de la Bourdaisière is elegantly situated on a 54-hectare estate of combined gardens and mixed woodlots in the famed Loire Valley. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, GARDENING, HOME, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Pileated Woodpeckers Sighted Near Oxtongue Lake

  

  This past Sunday, Bob and I took advantage of the lovely ski trails at Oxtongue Lake to explore the woods along the west side of Patterson’s Bay. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Château De La Bourdaisière – a Magnificent Castle – Loire Valley, France

  

  One of my hopes on our trip to France was to spend a night in a “real” castle.  By happenstance, we came upon a little tourist information booth along a... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Snowy Owl Sighting – Frenchman’s Bay – Ontario – Canada

  

  After one failed attempt a week ago, Bob and I made our way back to the shores of Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering to see if we could spot the Snowy Owl (Nyctea... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Photo Essay: Giverny and the Water Pond: Part of Monet’s Legacy

  

  From Versailles, Bob and I headed further west to the small village of Giverny.  It is there,  in that village, that you find both the home and gardens that... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Photo Essay: Great Horned Owl Sighting – Thickson’s Woods – Whitby

  

  Two days ago, on a frigid yet sunny day, Bob and I ventured out to Thickson’s Woods in Whitby to see if we could spot one of the two Great Horned Owls (Bubo... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Photo Essay: Red-Bellied Woodpecker Sighting – Whitby – Ontario

  

  Yesterday was a brutally cold day with a gusty northwest wind buffeting us as we watched for birds at Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby. Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

• Photo Essay: Ice Sculptures & Skating at Winterlude Beneath the Stars – Ottawa...

  

  This past week, Bob and I once again returned to Ottawa, which is the National Capital of Canada, to take part in Winterlude.  Our favorite activity at this... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL