Eileen Seto's photos with the keyword: Ontario

Comets have always sparked the imagination. In the old days, they were seen as omens bringing doom and disaster, messengers of the gods. These days our scientists tell a different story. Comets may bring with them a variety of organic molecules including amino acids, the building blocks of life. So it's possible that these ancient visitors to our solar system may have seeded life on our planet! Omens and science aside, there's no doubt that the appearance of comets will continue to fascinate humankind for as long as we watch the skies, if only for their rare beauty. Taken on July 23, 2020 from Ottawa, Canada.

The ice storm in Ontario last month made for some slippery perching conditions. Instead of a branch, this Blue Jay is holding on to the thick layer of ice covering the branch!

Much to everyone's surprise, the mourning doves didn't migrate south this year like they normally do. Thanks to all the bird feeders in the backyards, they are staying plump for the winter!

Temperatures rose above freezing today, melting the evidence of the recent ice storm that struck a few days before Christmas. Luckily I got a few shots in before everything turned back to normal.