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Road hazard
Collisions are an unfortunate codicil of being able to enjoy the frequent company of deer. Local drivers are sensitive to the fact that when evening comes, the White-tailed Deer is often out foraging and will frequently cross a road. Drivers are … Continue reading
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Reindeer vigil
Five years ago, I took the picture shown below. When I posted it on that occasion, I offered the caption: This coyote came by very early Christmas morning—apparently it isn’t just children who take an interest in the arrival … Continue reading
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Coyote loping
How does an animal walk on four legs? There isn’t a single way to do it. Rather animals employ a variety of different gaits. Many sources discuss the gaits of horses (e.g., Wikipedia): walk, trot, canter, gallop. Fewer sources … Continue reading
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Otter frolic
The otter family visited again yesterday, this time in rain and the fading light of the day. Fortunately, I saw them coming so was able to sneak nearby. This is undoubtedly the same family that last March produced my grand ogopogo … Continue reading
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Otter dawn
Why do so many interesting things take place off in the distance prior to sunrise—a time when observing and photographing are difficult? This morning’s early light brought five cavorting otters to a local dock. This is probably the same … Continue reading
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Off leash
I start this story with the information that all of the trails in this section of Kokanee Creek Park are clearly marked with signs that say dogs must be on leash. Furthermore, Park regulations are explicit: Pets/domestic animals must … Continue reading
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Between raindrops
The days shorten, the clouds lower, the rain falls. Opportunities to take one’s camera for a walk diminish. Below is a grab bag of mostly birds taken between raindrops. A White-crowned Sparrow scrounges for seeds at Nelson’s waterfront. I see … Continue reading
Losing velvet
Velvet is the soft downy skin that covers a deer’s antlers when they are growing. A month ago, I posted a picture of this same buck in velvet. In late summer, the velvet dries and peals, and while it does … Continue reading
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Two-bear day
There are two species of bear found around here (and throughout most of the Province): grizzly bear and black bear. On Sunday, I managed to photograph each species. Grizzly bear Black bear
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Ogopogo revisits
The ogopogo of Kootenay Lake has visited my waters again. I last photographed and described our ogopogo in March, 2012. Since that time, I have explored reports from another valley, and yes, both its behaviour and pictures show the … Continue reading →