When the unexpected occurs especially when a rarely seen bird arrives in a comfortable and safe...
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This Pelican Understands Physics
Of all birds and wildfowl, perhaps the American White Pelican best demonstrates a natural understanding of physics. In high school I had no idea what physics...
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The Path Less Travelled
Visiting Fish Creek Provincial Park a few times a month, Elaine and I often head down the same set of stairs and walk to the banks of Fish Creek. A stump...
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The Butt End of Birding
Anyone who has been outdoors taking pictures of birds and wary wildfowl invariably knows that there will be numerous photos end up in the recycle bin. Giving...
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I’m Going Hungarian Gray
While with Dad driving north of Rife, in his ‘65 Chevy Biscayne up Range Road 74 during an early spring morning in 1969 to ice fish near Pelican Point on Moose...
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Listen to the “Music
Now that we are a few weeks past the winter solstice, the shortest day of any year is but a memory. From the solstice on we gain a few seconds and then...
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On the Trail of the Mountain Bluebird Part Three: Box 15 Nemesis, Curious Cows & Reflections
It would be remiss of me not to describe the importance of wearing a hat while nest-box checking. Now, the hat itself did not provide protection in the...
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On the Trail of the Mountain Bluebird Part One: In The Beginning
Our shared experiences in birding sometimes opens doors to unexpected opportunities. Such was the case this April, when we received an email from Susan Church...
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On the Trail of the Mountain Bluebird Part One: In The Beginning
Our shared experiences in birding sometimes opens doors to unexpected opportunities. Such was the case this April, when we received an email from Susan Church...
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The Bird Seed Thief
My partner in birding, Elaine takes an annual adventure to one of Canada’s favourite islands to visit family and friends. Elaine recently returned from a three...