White-necked Jacobin, Asa Wright, Trinidad
Where countryside and civilization meet
Rural decay on the prairie
Once was wild
White Pheasant
Wild Turkey
The sweetest little thing
Bison/Buffalo
Handsome buck
Licorice Allsorts eyes
Colourful shed at the Cochrane Ecological Institut…
Blacksmith at work, Cochrane Ecological Institute
Wild Turkey at the Cochrane Ecological Institute
Handsome - Norwegian Fjord Horse?
One of my favourite barns
Before the next snowfall
Young White-tailed Deer
Looking across the prairie
Little country church
I spy with my little eye
When the land turns white
Fine old house
"Just" a little House Sparrow
Ruddy Turnstone, Tobago
Dazzling sunlight on distant peaks
Part of an abandoned mining camp
Old tractor at Pioneer Acres
Old country church
House Sparrow at the Saskatoon Farm
Modern barn
Aging Echinacea
Wild Edible Mushrooms of British Columbia
Model Mamod Steam Tractor, Pioneer Acres
Memories of colour
Standing at the edge of the storm
She can't see me
Wilson's Snipe
A happy find
Sculpture at Granary Road
Time to rest
A white world
A change from a world of white
A patch of blue
White-tailed Ptarmigan camouflage
Behind the tangled branches
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Sunday, 5 January 2014 was the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count for the town of Nanton and its surrounding areas. This count was originally supposed to have taken place on 28 December 2013, but the weather forecast warned of a Flash Freeze, and so it was postponed till 5 January 2014. As you can see, the weather was bright and sunny for us that day. What you can't see was that it was brutally cold that day! On the hour-long drive south of Calgary, we hit -34C (-29.2F)!!!!! It did eventually warm up a few degrees and thankfully, there was no or very little wind, which makes all the difference. The only walking we had to do was when we called in at various farms and homesteads. One backroad in particular had too much snow on it, so we had to leave that one out. If I remember correctly, we decided not to go down the backroad in this image any further, either. Also, there was just too much snow in many of the farmyards, so we weren't able to check out all the trees and bushes as thoroughly as we would like to have done. I absolutely love the scenery on this Count, so I was able to get a few shots to show some typical landscapes SW of Nanton, to give you an idea of where we were for a day. Not sure where all the Hawks and Owls were hiding that day, but we did see 2 Golden Eagles and 2 Bald Eagles.
After driving (being driven, for me, which was pure luxury) the backroads from about 8:00 a.m. till around 4:00 p.m., we returned to the wonderful home of the Truch family. Not only do Bill and Leah Truch and their son, Mike, always welcome everyone with open arms, they also provide a much-appreciated breakfast snack for us and then, at the end of the day, a delicious supper. Have to say that I love travelling these scenic backroads, but I also really enjoy getting together with everyone afterwards to thoroughly enjoy a delicious supper. One of my favourite Bird Counts and I think the most favourite. Thanks so much for doing all the driving, Tony, and thanks, Leah, Bill and Mike for all the effort and time you put into your warm welcome! Can't wait for next Christmas!
Sadly, this Count will no longer take place, as Mike and his parents are no longer able to organize everything, after doing this for seven years, which is a long time. Unfortunately, no one has stepped forward to take this over, so there will be no Count for 2017. Keeping my fingers crossed that maybe someone might be willing to do it in 2018. Thank you so much, Mike, Leah and Bill, for being such a wonderful, warm, welcoming family and for putting in so much time and effort on these very special Christmas Bird Counts. So much appreciated.
As you might guess, I never drive in this area, especially in winter, because the roads can be so treacherous. Maybe next year, I will try a few of the roads in summertime. I will greatly miss the chance to take winter photos, though.
After driving (being driven, for me, which was pure luxury) the backroads from about 8:00 a.m. till around 4:00 p.m., we returned to the wonderful home of the Truch family. Not only do Bill and Leah Truch and their son, Mike, always welcome everyone with open arms, they also provide a much-appreciated breakfast snack for us and then, at the end of the day, a delicious supper. Have to say that I love travelling these scenic backroads, but I also really enjoy getting together with everyone afterwards to thoroughly enjoy a delicious supper. One of my favourite Bird Counts and I think the most favourite. Thanks so much for doing all the driving, Tony, and thanks, Leah, Bill and Mike for all the effort and time you put into your warm welcome! Can't wait for next Christmas!
Sadly, this Count will no longer take place, as Mike and his parents are no longer able to organize everything, after doing this for seven years, which is a long time. Unfortunately, no one has stepped forward to take this over, so there will be no Count for 2017. Keeping my fingers crossed that maybe someone might be willing to do it in 2018. Thank you so much, Mike, Leah and Bill, for being such a wonderful, warm, welcoming family and for putting in so much time and effort on these very special Christmas Bird Counts. So much appreciated.
As you might guess, I never drive in this area, especially in winter, because the roads can be so treacherous. Maybe next year, I will try a few of the roads in summertime. I will greatly miss the chance to take winter photos, though.
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