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It is always great fun to watch Bohemian Waxwings gobble up berries! I spotted a small flock of them raiding a Northern Ash tree. My guess is that most of the berries would have been devoured by end of day, but I couldn't return to the location to find out.
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With the increased interest in puzzles over the last year, I thought it might be fun to make my own. Being that I completed most of the puzzle, I thought you might want to finish it. Have fun! HSS!
Edited with a puzzle effect in PS Elements 2021, then colour enhancement in Topaz Studio for Sliders Sunday.
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Last week, there was another show of frost which was just amazing to see. With it being sunny outside, I couldn't help but take a short drive out of town and take a few shots before the frost was blown off the trees.
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It's Wannabe Warmer Wednesday, so what could be warmer than finding a group of sunflowers on a hot summer's morning?! WWW!
Edited and texture in Topaz Studio.
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From my archives:
An American White Pelican who was taking a break from fishing.
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From my archives: This little sandpiper flies all the way to the low-Arctic to breed and winters in southern North America to Peru and Brazil. I took this image during spring migration where it had stopped to rest and fuel up before flying several hundred miles further north. It is really quite remarkable that such a wee bird can survive that long, long journey.
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This crocus is a wildflower that can be found towards the end of April or early May. It's Manitoba's provincial flower and the first wildflower to bloom in our Canadian province.
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Don't you just love the "knob" on the left one's bill? That's this bird's form of breeding plumage.
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I was very lucky to have found this beautiful rare orchid that grows in bogs and fens. Unfortunately, their numbers are decreasing because the wetlands in which they grow continue to be drained. I wish I could have gotten in closer, but at this locale you must stay on the boardwalk because the habitat is quite sensitive.
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An image from my archives which I thought you might enjoy seeing. It was interesting to watch him drill holes and before long, some kinglets came along to enjoy the fruits of his labour.
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I spotted these summer beauties, not by just their colour but also by their heavenly scent.
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In my last post, I mentioned that there were a few kinglets following the sapsucker as he drilled holes, so today I thought I'd post one of them. Don't you just love its toothpick legs!
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This is a view of a Northern Small Yellow Lady's Slipper that I spotted last spring. More than anything, I adore their maroon spirals which remind me of curling ribbon. These wild orchids are relatively common in Manitoba and grow in bogs, fens, and moist deciduous or mixed forests. They do not like transplanting which usually kills them. These orchids are to be viewed in nature and kept in nature.
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These are local strawberries, Manitoba grown! Too bad I couldn't upload the scent of them because they smelled divine and tasted delicious! There are several U-picks In Manitoba. I don't know if that'll happen this year, but I do look forward to buying fresh strawberries this coming summer.
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This is an image from my archives that I thought you might enjoy. I recall seeing the kit from a distance, so I'd gotten out of the car and crept towards the ditch. Thankfully, the young fox was content and it allowed me to take several images before I slowly made my way back to the car.
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Wouldn't you know, the morning started as calm as could be. It was a forty minute drive to the sunflower field and by the time I got there, strong gusts of wind had begun (and never ended). I thought the ladybug had the right idea to use the leaves as a windbreak.
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Yesterday, I took a short drive out of town to capture fall colours. I no more than took a few pics, then the sun totally disappeared and it started to rain and got pretty windy. I'm thankful to have at least captured a little bit this year. Manitoba's autumn colours are beautiful, but they don't last long.
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I'd taken a short road trip and hadn't planned to go to the marsh, but at the last minute I decided to stop there on my way home. It's a good thing I did because I got to see this cute little ground squirrel. They are prairie animals and found in the grasslands and prairies of North America.
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From my early Spring 2019 Archives:
That day was a visit to Oak Hammock Marsh, a lovely place to find shorebirds. You never know what you will see. This time I spotted a Willet who was in the midst of a bath. It finished off by posing with raised wings. My contribution for Wannabe Warmer Wednesday! WWW!
Willet (Tringa semipalmata)
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From my archives: Friday's flower is a rare native orchid in Manitoba, though in other parts of Eastern Canada and the northern United States, it may be locally more abundant. Grass pinks grow in bogs or fens.
In the bog that I visited, there were no pathways and the bog was full of fallen black spruce that were often partially hidden under moss or water. I also had to be on the lookout for moose. It was quite an adventure for me to find this and other wild orchids that day. Happy Friday!
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This is one from the archives. I'm looking forward to looking for this colourful bird this year.
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An old image taken with my old camera:
This was the only time I've witnessed a scene such as this. It was late day and I was alerted to the scene by the extremely loud rumbling and crashing sounds of the ice hunks hitting one another.
Early winter, there had only been a few inches of ice formed on Lake Winnipeg. The winds were strong that day and caused the ice to break up. Slow-moving waves of broken ice headed toward shore where clumps of ice collected due to the force of the wind and weight of the ice.
I've seen results of ice breakup, but never in motion. It was quite fascinating to witness and something I thought you might enjoy viewing.
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From Spring Migration 2019:
Pectoral Sandpipers travel up to 30,000 miles (48,000 km) a year from their breeding grounds in the high-Arctic to their wintering grounds in southern South America. This was taken at Oak Hammock Marsh which is a major "fueling station" for thousands of birds during both spring and fall migration. As you can see, the mudflat was pretty dry due to the dry conditions last spring.
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I prowled country roads to search for wildflowers and butterflies. Many butterflies enjoy alfalfa which is a crop used for farm animals. It spreads readily, so it is found willy-nilly in ditches. To my delight, I spotted an Orange Sulphur. They are common butterflies in Manitoba, but I haven't found one in the city yet.
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From my archives:
One day, a handful of these pretty birds flew into a nearby tree. It was my lucky day because one stopped and briefly posed for me.
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I love the smell of fresh bread right out of the oven. I can bake basic bread nothing as beautiful as this bread I bought from The Crusty Bun in Winnipeg
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Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
The Canadian (Le Canadien) is Canada's most famous transcontinental passenger train. It is one of the longest and most recognized rail routes in the world, offering a scenic journey across the nation.
The Route: The train covers a distance of 4,466 km (2,775 miles), connecting Toronto (in the East) and Vancouver (on the Pacific coast, in the West).
Journey Duration: The full trip typically takes about four days and four nights (approximately 86 hours), crossing five provinces and multiple time zones.
Scenery: The journey is an unparalleled way to see the vastness of Canada, passing through the forests of Northern Ontario, the expansive Prairies (Manitoba and Saskatchewan), and the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Alberta and British Columbia).
Service: Operated by VIA Rail Canada, the train focuses on the tourist experience, offering panoramic observation cars (Skyline and Park Cars) with glass domes for scenery viewing, dining cars with regional cuisine, and sleeping cabins (including Prestige Class) for a luxurious journey.
Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Alberta is one of Canada's ten provinces, located in the west of the country and one of the three Prairie Provinces. It borders British Columbia to the west and is one of the only provinces (along with Saskatchewan) without coastline access.
Geography: The province is renowned for its contrasting landscapes. To the west are the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains (featuring world-famous national parks like Banff and Jasper), while the rest of the province is dominated by prairie, forests, and taiga.
Economy: Alberta boasts one of Canada's strongest economies, driven primarily by its vast oil and natural gas resources, including the Athabasca oil sands. It also has significant agriculture and ranching industries.
Key Cities: The two largest and most important cities are Calgary (the financial and energy hub, famous for its annual Stampede) and Edmonton (the provincial capital).
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I felt a need to see a butterfly today and thought you might enjoy one too. I wish you a Happy Friday and weekend!
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Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Creuant la regió de Saskatchewan.
The Canadian (Le Canadien) - VIA Rail's Transcontinental Journey
The Canadian is the most famous and iconic passenger train service in Canada, renowned for its epic journey across the vast and varied Canadian landscape.
What it is: A long-distance, transcontinental passenger train service.
The Route: It runs between Toronto, Ontario (East), and Vancouver, British Columbia (West). The trip typically takes about four days and four nights and covers over 4,400 kilometers (2,700 miles).
Key Destinations: The train passes through five provinces, making stops in major cities and scenic locations like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and the majestic Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Experience: It is primarily a tourist experience, often hailed as one of the world's great train rides. Passengers can enjoy glass-domed observation cars (like the Skyline and Park Cars), gourmet dining with regional Canadian cuisine, and various classes of service, including private sleeping cabins (Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes).
History: The train was originally launched in 1955 by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) as a luxury streamliner. In 1978, when VIA Rail (Canada's federal passenger rail service) was created, The Canadian was taken over and became their flagship transcontinental service, now primarily using the tracks of the Canadian National Railway (CN).
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From my archives:
The lake had just frozen over with a skim of ice. It had already frozen, but high winds had broken up the ice which you'll see piled up on the shoreline. However, it was cold that year and the lake re-froze overnight. For those of you who aren't familiar with Lake Winnipeg, it is the 10th largest freshwater lake in the world. This view looks out towards Hecla Island.
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Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Creuant la regió de Saskatchewan.
The Canadian (Le Canadien) - VIA Rail's Transcontinental Journey
The Canadian is the most famous and iconic passenger train service in Canada, renowned for its epic journey across the vast and varied Canadian landscape.
What it is: A long-distance, transcontinental passenger train service.
The Route: It runs between Toronto, Ontario (East), and Vancouver, British Columbia (West). The trip typically takes about four days and four nights and covers over 4,400 kilometers (2,700 miles).
Key Destinations: The train passes through five provinces, making stops in major cities and scenic locations like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and the majestic Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Experience: It is primarily a tourist experience, often hailed as one of the world's great train rides. Passengers can enjoy glass-domed observation cars (like the Skyline and Park Cars), gourmet dining with regional Canadian cuisine, and various classes of service, including private sleeping cabins (Sleeper Plus and Prestige classes).
History: The train was originally launched in 1955 by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) as a luxury streamliner. In 1978, when VIA Rail (Canada's federal passenger rail service) was created, The Canadian was taken over and became their flagship transcontinental service, now primarily using the tracks of the Canadian National Railway (CN).
Small purple fringed-orchid (Platanthera psycodes)
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Although fairly common in most of North America, the Small purple fringed-orchid is a very rare wild orchid in Manitoba. It is found only in the very southeast corner of Manitoba by the Ontario border. I was fortunate to have gone on a mission to find these rarities with the Native Orchid Conservation Inc. in July 2018.
The origin of this wildflower's name is from a misspelling of the Greek word, psychodes meaning "butterfly," and referring to the appearance of the flowers. They are found in ditches and moist deciduous forests. I was told that in 2019 only eighteen stems of this wild orchid were spotted.
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Le Canadien, CANADÀ 2024
Kelliher.
Creuant la regió de Saskatchewan.
Kelliher is a small village located in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada, situated approximately 140 km northeast of the provincial capital, Regina.
Founding and Name: The village was established in 1909 with the arrival of the railway line (Canadian National Railway) and was named after B.B. Kelliher, the chief engineer of the Grand Trunk Pacific (GTP) Railway.
Population: It is a very small, close-knit community. According to the 2021 Census, its population was 244 residents.
Economy and Setting: Kelliher's economy is centered on agriculture and serving as a local service hub for the surrounding farms in the Rural Municipality of Kellross. The area is known for its excellent hunting and offers various outdoor recreational opportunities, including camping and fishing, particularly at the nearby Birch Lake (or Kelliher Lake).
Heritage: The village maintains historical buildings that reflect the "Boomtown" architecture of the railway expansion era, such as the old Goddard's Dry Goods store, which now houses the Kelliher & District Heritage Museum.