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Sub-alpine delights
There are delights in the high country that are unknown, or uncommon, in the valleys. Items, below, were seen a few days ago at an elevation of about 1600 metres. This is the Western Anemone (Pulsatilla occidentalis). Another term for … Continue reading
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Bear colour
Black Bears are so called because all are apparently black on the east side of the continent where they were named. However around here, Black Bears come in a remarkable range of hues: black, chocolate, cinnamon, beige, cream, and … Continue reading
Rapidity of May
The rapidity of May is the speed of change that takes place as the region shifts from winter to summer. Events pile up on my camera. Here are a few of them. The rising waters of the Lake overflow … Continue reading
Posted in birds, bugs, herptiles, mammals
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Grizzlies at dawn
At dawn and dusk for a few spring weeks, Grizzly Bears come down from the high country to visit marshy lowlands. One might think that they come for the skunk cabbage — apparently not. It seems that the attraction … Continue reading
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Airfreight
By being able to fly, birds have an unparalleled ability to move from place to place. But, can they carry luggage along with them? Birds have few options: carry something with their feet; carry it in their bills or … Continue reading
April goulash
April has been a month of sparse postings, but not one of sparse observations. This collection shows some of the sightings that did not have a posting of its own. A male Pintail Duck wanders past. The oversized bills … Continue reading
Posted in birds, bugs, mammals
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March goulash
It has been a half-year since I offered a month’s-end goulash: a collection of images, none of which had had a posting of its own. Starlings, an invasive and aggressive species, are not my favourite birds. Yet, when they … Continue reading
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Wondrous wander
There are worse ways to spend the better part of a day than wandering through nature. Here are highlights of things seen two days ago. Turkey Vulture Vultures return to this area mid-March, but I would not have expected … Continue reading
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March marmot
In the dying months of winter, I watch talus for the emergence of Yellow-bellied Marmots from their long hibernation. For many years, that first observation was in March, but then it began to shift until it was well into … Continue reading
Progress rejection
At first I was bothered by the way our culture of discardable shipping containers had sullied the talus. Then I thought, maybe the marmots have merely installed lighting in their dens. Finally, I was struck by the whimsy of … Continue reading →