Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: 10 January 2016

Yesterday, 11 January 2015, my daughter went in for supposedly day surgery, but phoned me after she was moved from the recovery room, to say that they were keeping her in overnight. She wasn't able to give me any details, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it was all straight forward. Speedy recovery, Rachel! At least you are in the best place for the time being, but I hope it won't be too long before you can go home. Being at home with a hot mug of coffee seems so much more appealing than being outdoors on an overcast, cold winter's day! However, sometimes I manage to push myself out the door and either go somewhere on my own or join a few friends for a birding walk. Two days ago, on 10 January 2016, I joined a group of friends to go for an afternoon birding walk at Carburn Park. The weather was warmer than the previous day's trip east of the city to look for Snowy Owls and Short-eared Owls, when it was around -23C in the morning. The sun was shining and I just needed to get out. This photo shows the Bow River, seen from the bridge at Carburn Park. Have to admit that down by the river is not my favourite place to walk, as most of the birds are always on the far side of the river, making it a real challenge for a photographer. Thanks so much, Janet and Bernie, for an enjoyable walk and seeing 21 bird species. As always, the coffee and soup afterwards at Tim Horton's was just as enjoyable as the walk itself. FFCPPSoc. Birding,Carburn Park , 1315-1600, Sun, 10Jan2016. Sunny, calm, -2°C. Canada Goose-50 Mallard-200 Redhead-4 (3 f/1 m. Greater Scaup-1 f. Bufflehead-100 Common Goldeneye-400 Barrows X Common Goldeneye-1 m. hybrid Barrow's Goldeneye-5 (4 m./1 f.). Common Merganser-10 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER-1 juvenile m. PIED-BILLED GREBE-1 Bald Eagle-10+ KILLDEER-7. Downy Woodpecker-5 Northern Flicker-2 Black-billed Magpie-20 AMERICAN CROW-10 Common Raven-8 Black-capped Chickadee-20 White-breasted Nuthatch-2 Common Redpoll-12 Eastern Gray Squirrel, black morph-4 White-tailed Deer-5

R.I.P. singer David Bowie. Thinking about my daughter as I type my descriptions this morning. She should be in surgery in about 45 minutes' time. Supposed to be just day surgery and hopefully it won't turn into anything more. More anxious than I would perhaps normally be, after we lost her sister one year and eight days ago. Yesterday, 10 January 2016, I joined a group of friends to go for an afternoon birding walk at Carburn Park. The weather was much warmer than the previous day's trip east of the city to look for Snowy Owls and Short-eared Owls, when it was around -23C in the morning. The sun was shining and I just needed to get out. The next photo, also taken yesterday, shows the challenge to photographers - most of the birds are always on the far side of the river! At least this beautiful White-tailed doe and four others were close enough to photograph for a moment. Someone feeds them regularly in this park, which isn't good, so now they sometimes approach people (still very warily), hoping to be fed. Thanks so much, Janet and Bernie, for an enjoyable walk and seeing 21 bird species. As always, the coffee and soup afterwards at Tim Horton's was just as enjoyable as the walk itself. FFCPPSoc. Birding,Carburn Park , 1315-1600, Sun, 10Jan2016. Sunny, calm, -2°C. Canada Goose-50 Mallard-200 Redhead-4 (3 f/1 m. Greater Scaup-1 f. Bufflehead-100 Common Goldeneye-400 Barrows X Common Goldeneye-1 m. hybrid Barrow's Goldeneye-5 (4 m./1 f.). Common Merganser-10 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER-1 juvenile m. PIED-BILLED GREBE-1 Bald Eagle-10+ KILLDEER-7. Downy Woodpecker-5 Northern Flicker-2 Black-billed Magpie-20 AMERICAN CROW-10 Common Raven-8 Black-capped Chickadee-20 White-breasted Nuthatch-2 Common Redpoll-12 Eastern Gray Squirrel, black morph-4 White-tailed Deer-5

Thinking about my daughter as I type my descriptions this morning. She should be in surgery in about 45 minutes' time. Supposed to be just day surgery and hopefully it won't turn into anything more. More anxious than I would perhaps normally be, after we lost her sister one year ago. This old tree, along the bank of the Bow River at Carburn Park, is a Heritage tree, dating from 1907. It is included in the book, "Heritage Trees of Alberta". It has a plaque (just out of sight on the right hand side of the image) designating it as a Heritage tree. It now has a wire cage around its base, to protect it from the busy Beavers in the area, who cause so much damage. www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/heritage-trees-of-albe... Yesterday, 10 January 2016, I joined a group of friends to go for an afternoon birding walk at Carburn Park. The weather was much warmer than the previous day's trip east of the city to look for Snowy Owls and Short-eared Owls, when it was around -23C in the morning. The sun was shining and I just needed to get out. This photo shows the challenge to photographers. Most of the birds are always on the far side of the river! Thanks so much, Janet and Bernie, for an enjoyable walk and seeing 21 bird species. As always, the coffee and soup afterwards at Tim Horton's was just as enjoyable as the walk itself. FFCPPSoc. Birding,Carburn Park , 1315-1600, Sun, 10Jan2016. Sunny, calm, -2°C. Canada Goose-50 Mallard-200 Redhead-4 (3 f/1 m. Greater Scaup-1 f. Bufflehead-100 Common Goldeneye-400 Barrows X Common Goldeneye-1 m. hybrid Barrow's Goldeneye-5 (4 m./1 f.). Common Merganser-10 RED-BREASTED MERGANSER-1 juvenile m. PIED-BILLED GREBE-1 Bald Eagle-10+ KILLDEER-7. Downy Woodpecker-5 Northern Flicker-2 Black-billed Magpie-20 AMERICAN CROW-10 Common Raven-8 Black-capped Chickadee-20 White-breasted Nuthatch-2 Common Redpoll-12 Eastern Gray Squirrel, black morph-4 White-tailed Deer-5