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Fiery orange flowers have petals that curve backward – almost to the base of the flower. Dark spots mark the inner surface of the six petals covered by spots. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
The red-shafted and yellow-shafted forms of the Northern Flicker formerly were considered different species. The two forms hybridize extensively in a wide zone from Alaska to the panhandle of Texas. A hybrid often has some traits from each of the two forms and some traits that are intermediate between them. The Red-shafted Flicker also hybridizes with the Gilded Flicker, but less frequently.
Thw American Robin feeds on the withered fruit of the Sumac bush. Found throughout the countryside in North America, Sumacs are a common sight. This Robin blended in nicely amid the dull red clusters, showing off it's rusty breast.
This is the windows of the lighthouse in the previous photo I posted looking toward the newer, more traditional lighthouse. Both lighthouses are beautiful but I’m partial to the short one!
Happy window Wednesday all! Thank goodness we are already half way through the week!!
Great Blue Herons in the northeastern U.S. and southern Canada have benefited from the recovery of beaver populations, which have created a patchwork of swamps and meadows well-suited to foraging and nesting.
Great Blue Herons in the northeastern U.S. and southern Canada have benefited from the recovery of beaver populations, which have created a patchwork of swamps and meadows well-suited to foraging and nesting.
A bird of coniferous forests, the Spruce Grouse inhabits much of Canada and portions of the northern United States. Inconspicuous and relatively quiet. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spruce_Grouse/id
A large, elegant, black-and-white grebe, the Western Grebe have a dramatic, choreographed courtship display, in which the birds rush across the water with their long necks extended.
In the stillness of winter, nature's beauty reveals itself with profound clarity. The Mule deer pauses as if in quiet acknowledgment of the camera, creating a moment of connection that feels both peaceful and timeless.
(Bay Bulls, Newfoundland)
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Took an early morning drive just to get out to shoot. I had no destination in mind besides Tim Hortons for a large tea! I just drove, enjoyed the alone time, and finally ended up pulling over in Bay Bulls when I saw a few boats that I had previously passed a million times.
I was actually using black and white film but my Sony was ready to go too. I just loved the rawness of these boats and the colours after such long exposure to the elements.
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When it will grow up and will have big wings,
she/he may fly away, but
this pond will be always her/his home ...
A large, elegant, black-and-white grebe, the Western Grebe have a dramatic, choreographed courtship display, in which the birds rush across the water with their long necks extended.
This moment captures the elusive beauty of a coyote in the wild, gazing with a calm yet intense focus. Coyotes are known for their adaptability and keen survival instincts, and getting a close-up like this showcases their intelligence and resilience in their natural habitat. I hope this image invites appreciation for these often misunderstood creatures.
Many urban areas in Alberta have abundant natural areas and lie immediately adjacent to productive agricultural or other natural landscapes. Additionally, many urban areas contain river valleys that act as natural travel corridors for coyotes and other wildlife species.
American Goldfinches breed later than most North American birds. They wait to nest until June or July when milkweed, thistle, and other plants have produced their fibrous seeds, which goldfinches incorporate into their nests and also feed their young.
Trumpeter Swans nest on dens and dams of muskrats and beavers. As the rodents’ populations recovered, breeding habitat for the swans also improved.
A family of Western Kingbirds perched on a wire. The parent bird, with its distinctive gray head, yellow belly, and white-edged tail, is accompanied by two fledglings learning to navigate their environment. The fledglings' slightly fluffier plumage and open beaks suggest they are still reliant on the parent for food and guidance.
The whooping crane (Grus americana), the tallest North American bird, is an endangered crane species named for its whooping sound. Along with the sandhill crane, it is one of only two crane species found in North America. The whooping crane's lifespan is estimated to be 22 to 24 years in the wild. After being pushed to the brink of extinction by unregulated hunting and loss of habitat to just 21 wild and two captive whooping cranes by 1941, conservation efforts have led to a limited recovery.