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We made our annual late winter trip to Presqu'ile Provincial Park, located on Lake Ontario, to see the ducks migrating back to the arctic. We estimated at least 10,000 ducks in the open water just off the park's shores. Most were Redheads and Greater Scaup, although there were some smaller groups of other species. If you look very closely, you might find the single male Canvasback in this photo (although there were a few more scattered throughout the thousands).
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The park's resident Mute Swans sailed through the mass of ducks, without a care in the world. They reminded me of royal barges among the fishing boats.
Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. March 2022.
Today was a beautiful, crisp winter morning, with actual snow and little wind. We took advantage of the weather to look for the Hawk Owl and other birds, and to enjoy some fresh air. Tonight we are getting freezing rain into tomorrow, so no fun to be had outside for the next few days.
This weed was covered in hoar frost and caught the sun nicely. It may be Queen Anne's Lace or something similar.
Ottawa River Lookout, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. March 2022.
One of my favourite trees is this gnarly old tree, which has survived countless freeze-thaw cycles when it is flooded each spring as the ice melts (hopefully very soon).
It provides protection from the currents of the raceway to ducks and geese, nesting opportunities for passerines, stake-out spots for the local hawks and falcons, and more.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. March 2021.