We have two chipmunks that visit the garden. I caught them the other day in a battle over some sunflower seeds. This is the victor standing guard and giving him that “make a move I dare you” look. LOL

Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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How amazing it was to get to see these beautiful wolves from the observatory bridge. This one kept staring up at me. He was so beautiful!

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglet xo

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I wanted to wish all of our American friends a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.

Sending love and hugs from Tina and the Puglets. xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

A Monarch butterfly enjoying the last blooms of summer on a globe thistle.

Sending a special thank you to Flickr friend Paul McGoveran

Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets. xo

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The weather has just not been cooperating for photos this winter. On the milder days it's always gloomy with no sun. Today we finally get full sunshine and it's a cold -30°C outside! So I went through my archives and found this mallard duck making me think of the warm days of summer.

Have a wonderful weekend Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets. xo

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A Great Blue Heron lifting off to take flight.

Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglets xo

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I can't believe how I still have flowers on my butterfly bushes after the morning frosts we've had. There are still a few bees hanging around. They move slow because of the cold, so it's a perfect opportunity to practice my macro shots.

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

It snowed again yesterday and seems spring is still a while away. I’ve been looking at Flickr friends’ photos and seeing all these beautiful images of crocuses and apple blossoms and I’m green with envy! I went into my files and found these two baby chicks from last year as my spring photo stand-ins. LOL

Happy weekend Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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After the rains stopped I saw this little chickadee soaking up the sun rays in the apple tree.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Tina & the Puglets xo

I started seeing this Cormorant at the park for the first time last year but he was always way too far out in the river for a good shot. This year I spotted him on the same log I saw my first merganser on earlier. I couldn't believe it! I doubt I'll ever get this close again! I was thrilled!

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When I walk on the path by the river, I always stop whenever there is a clearing in the brush along the river’s edge and take a quick peak. This day I got lucky! I was so excited to come face to face with a little Green Heron standing there in front of me. No time to even adjust my camera, I just pointed and clicked and hoped one would turn out. A lifer for me!

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglet xo

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This curious gosling ventured just a little away from mom to check out where all those camera clicking sounds were coming from. LOL

I am still having issues with Flickr. It is very slow and there are times I can't get on to the site. My apologies again if I am slow to respond to comments.

Have a wonderful evening Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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I haven't seen any cardinals here since the fall. Maybe I'll see them again when winter food gets scarce. Took this photo last winter, hoping it will bring me some luck and we'll see them again.

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Always amazes me how many peanuts these Blue Jays can gobble up at once. This guy picked up one too many. LOL

I wanted to wish all of our friends in the U.S. a very Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs from Tina & the Puglets xo

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My daughter took me out to visit Montebello Québec on a beautiful autumn day. One of the places we visited was Parc Omega and I got to see so many beautiful animals! I was thrilled to see this impressive Alpine Ibex buck come out of the forest.

Have a wonderful week Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglet xo

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Perched high up on our apple tree, enjoying the sunshine.

Have a great week Flickr friends!

Tina & the Puglets xo

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Our resident red squirrel Dr. Sinister is not to happy with this young Grackle stealing his peanuts. I watched him chase him from the fence all through the apple tree. Who will win the battle of the peanuts?

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The temperature here has been averaging about -30℃ or colder for the past week. It was so comical watching this poor chickadee try to grab hold of a peanut, they kept sliding out of his little beak. I hope things warm up soon. I haven't seen many animals venturing out for food lately and I'm worried for them.

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I've been trying to get a photo of one for the longest time. They are so skittish around here and fly away to the top of the tree every time I try to get close. I wish it hadn't been such a gloomy day and was a better shot, but beggars can't be choosers. LOL

Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends.

Tina & the Puglets xo

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The other morning I looked out the window at the squirrel house in the apple tree and I couldn’t believe my eyes! I saw what I think is an Eastern Screech Owl perched in the opening of the house basking in the sunshine. I have never seen an owl before! I think he was just roosting and seemed like he was half asleep. I grabbed the camera and was able to get a photo.

I hope he doesn’t have squirrel and chipmunk on the menu! LOL

He seemed so small, maybe he’ll go after smaller prey than our resident red squirrel Dr. Sinister and our little Chippy. They might be in for some trouble!

Have a great week Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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Little female mallard Duck. Had to take a photo from my files last summer. I haven't been able to take many photos this winter with the terrible weather. At least the temperature has warmed up but the snow just does not want to stop coming. So far for the month of February we've had 61cm of snow!

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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What a difference from yesterday. Woke up this morning to a cold -31°C with the wind chill here in Ottawa. The temperature is supposed to rise today and tomorrow and then back to the bitter cold for the weekend. This black squirrel had frozen whiskers, glad he has a thick coat to keep him warm.

Stay warm Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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Two things I need a lot of practice on in photography are birds in flight and macro shots. I have always admired the beautiful birds in flight shots I’ve seen here on Flickr. I just never realized just how difficult it was going to be until I started practicing them. My photos were always blurry and the birds were never properly in frame. The other day I was practicing on seagulls and I got lucky when a great blue heron flew by unexpectedly, needless to say, I wasn’t prepared. LOL I just clicked away like a maniac and crossed my fingers that I could get some half decent shots. My great respect to all the photographers that take those amazing flight photos!

I’d like to send a special thank you to my good friends from the UK Bogger3. and Mobile Lynn for all your wonderful coaching tips and advice.

Have a great day Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglets xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

I should call it the snoozing tree! LOL It's been so hot and humid lately. Today the squirrels and birds were all trying to escape the heat. Stay cool Flickr friends!

Tina & the Puglets xo

Another first for me! I went down to the local park yesterday and I saw this bird far out in the middle of the river. I had never seen one before. I hope he returns so I can try and go back and get some better, closer photos. What a treat it was to spot this beautiful Hooded Merganser.

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Peeked my head out the window this morning and saw Patches sitting in his favourite spot with a black squirrel feeding in sync in the background. I ran and grabbed the camera and got this neat shot.

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

Tina and the Puglets xo

Saw a beautiful wood duck for the first time at the park yesterday. I really need to get out more! LOL

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I've never gotten this close to a Nuthatch. This guy was taking a break from the heat in the apple tree and didn't notice me standing beside him. I stood on my tip toes trying not to get that bottom branch in the photo. Then I guess I moved too much because he saw me and flew off. But at least I got a shot! LOL

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I’ve been seeing a lot of firsts this year. Maybe it’s because I’ve taken the advice of a few Flickr friends that told me I had to start getting out more! You all know who you are ;) LOL

The other day I decided to go into a more brushy part near the river. When I finally got through all the branches I came face to face with this Great Blue Heron. I have never seen one that close! I was so surprised my hands were shaking. I managed to get a couple of quick shots before he spotted me and took off. I’m full of mosquito bites, but boy was it worth it!

Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

Please spill your macro secrets!

I have gotten some wonderful advice from a few Flickr friends on macro tips but I am still struggling. My camera is a Nikon D-3100 and the only lenses I have are an 18-55mm and a 70-300mm. I also have an old tripod. Ideally I know a macro lens would be best but not in my budget right now. I want to know what is in your bag of tricks to achieve those amazing shots I’ve seen! Also, to crop or not to crop?

And if anyone has advice on the best butterfly attracting flowers, I’d love to know. I greatly appreciate any tips to help improve on my nemesis, “the macro shot”. LOL

Have a great day Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglets. xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

I think this gull made his own rudder as he was blowing along down the river.

I've seen so many beautiful shots I admire from friends on Flickr where they have these amazing perspective of birds on the water. So I crouched as low as I could and my camera almost got dunked. LOL

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

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I finally got a shot of a chickadee where the eyes don't look like pure black dots. It's too bad about the shadows from the branches. I'm just happy I can finally see a Chickadee pupil! LOL

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During my hike I spotted a mother mallard duck keeping her ducklings warm. Summer has finally arrived in Ottawa. We went from freezing to a heat wave in a matter of a few weeks!

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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I had to go all ‘Ninja’ and stalk this guy along the shoreline. He kept hiding behind the reeds so I couldn’t get a shot. Then I got lucky and he hopped up on this rock. I was so happy to finally get a photo of a Red-winged blackbird!

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Couldn't get a very good shot, but I had to share this photo. Pug loving Chippy now has his very own log cabin! LOL He's been in there everyday making himself right at home. Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends!

Tina & the Puglets xo

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I think Boo Lefou is glad that Fall has arrived. I’m hoping he’ll get some relief from his allergies. You can see in this photo the skin in the corner of his eyes is still swollen. When he has flare ups he gets all red under the eyes and in the folds around the nose. I have him on a special diet and he takes the medicine Apoquel which he’ll probably be on for life.

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

Tina and the Puglets xo

Saw this beautiful painted turtle yesterday sunning himself on a log. He was far away behind a bunch of reeds so I kept creeping closer, hiding behind the reeds in front of him. I got a soaker in my rubber boots and was sinking in the mud. But it was worth it! I was close enough to get a few shots before he noticed me and jumped into the water.

Let’s hope the shut down of Flickr this Wednesday for maintenance will finally fix all the problems everyone’s been having. The last few days have been terrible for me. Pages won’t fully load and it takes forever to leave comments.

Have a wonderful new week Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglets xo

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I wanted to send a big thank you to everyone for the invaluable advice and tips you gave me on taking macro shots. I greatly appreciate your help.

You guys were holding out on me though! No one mentioned that butterflies are attracted to Pugs! LOL

Have a wonderful new week and happy first day of Fall Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets. xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.

A duck stretching in the sunshine!

Have a wonderful day Flickr friends. Tina and the Puglets xo

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The other day I saw a pileated woodpecker on a telephone pole across the street. I had only spotted one twice before. I ran and grabbed the camera and chased after him around the neighbourhood like a mad woman! LOL I got lucky and he stopped at another pole and a stump to hunt for food. I was thrilled to get a few shots of this beauty.

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

Tina and the Puglets xo

Was watching this little Downy Woodpecker feeding and every time his head would get in the little ray of light poking through the apple tree he'd stop for a few seconds and soak up the sunshine.

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

Have a wonderful week Flickr friends. Tina & the Puglets xo

After a long cold winter here, this little Goldfinch looked quite content when the sun finally made an appearance. Could Spring really be here at last?

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

Have a great week Flickr Friends! Tina & the Puglets xo

Had fun watching this lovely female mallard duck bobbing along in the bubbly waves.

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated.

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Roly poly Dr. Sinister knows how to brighten another dark gloomy day with his adorable smile. I noticed this morning that his lips were quite pink. Maybe even squirrels get chapped lips. LOL

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I hadn't seen black mama squirrel visit the apple tree in a while. I was so happy to see her sweet face this morning.

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One of my favorite little birds. Love their funny antics and sweet faces. I call them the pugs of the bird world! lol

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Have a great week Flickr Friends. Tina & the Puglets xo

Mr. Boo Lefou is wishing everyone a very happy Valentine's Day filled with love! Heureuse St-Valentin mes amis.

My apologies in advance if I'm a little late to reply to comments, I've been very busy with work and haven't had much time for my Flickr fun lately.

Pugs and Kisses from Tina and the Puglets. xo

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I was so surprised to see this poor baby bunny being chased by a cat into our backyard one morning. I rushed out and shooed the cat away. The bunny was so frightened he didn't move for a few minutes, enough time for me to get a couple of photos of him before he ran away.

Wishing all of our Flickr friends a very happy and blessed Easter!

Bonnes Fêtes de Pâques mes amis.

Tina and the Puglet xo

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Finally got a shot of my first female wood duck. They always like to hide in the reeds and that day I got lucky and two of the more brave ones came out to investigate what I was doing.

Have a great day Flickr friends! Tina and the Puglets. xo

I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to view and comment on my photos, it is very much appreciated. Constructive criticism and tips on how to improve my novice photography skills are always welcomed.