Winter

Taken on 7th April of this year. I keep being drawn back to this photo, so finally decided to upload it. I think it's the row of five holes with the shadows of the dead leaves. Not much in the photo, really, but for some reason I kind of like it.

Longing to see some different kinds of birds to photograph - till then, these friendly little Black-capped Chickadees will visit quite happily. The highest this got in Explore was #285 on 9th December 2006.

It is a winter wonderland today but far too cold. Think it was about -8C when I went out this morning, for a walk at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. We saw various gulls, Harlequin Ducks, Goldeneye, two juvenile Bald Eagles flying over the river, endless Canada Geese and so on. Also saw a family of Mule Deer and a Coyote.

Couldn't resist calling in at one of my favorite spots on Sunday afternoon. Trouble is, each Chickadee photo is a little different - hence your being swamped!

'Too cold for a walk?' On Black That's what I asked myself when trying to decide whether to go on a nature walk in Weaselhead, Calgary on 15th January this year. It was COLD and icy but this winter scene was worth it. Don't like to think that it will be like this again before we know it!

Took this photo almost looking into the sun, so the lighting isn't the greatest. Does give it a more wintry look, perhaps.

Another photo of my first male Common Redpoll. Not a very good photo, but I'm not sure if/when I will see any more of these birds.

I didn't notice how the sun was turning the grass blades into golden ribbons until I downloaded my photos to the computer. I was concentrating more on the beautiful light and the sparkle of the snow.

Another photo taken on a bitterly cold, but magical, morning at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Looks almost like a black and white photo. View large to feel as if you are actually there!