In-sights into moving from an Acreage back to Town, plus a few things I find of interest. Two things that horses are scared about: 1. Things that move 2. Things that don't move
Life On and Off an Acreage
In-sights into moving from an Acreage back to Town, plus a few things I find of interest.
Two things that horses are scared about:
1. Things that move
2. Things that don't move
Old enough to be eccentric, but not rich enough
1. Things that move
2. Things that don't move
Old enough to be eccentric, but not rich enough
April 29, 2020
April 28, 2020
Yesterday Was a Ducky Sort of Day!
It was a great day for pictures! Alas, the River is opening up and the birds are dispersing to their nesting areas. In the meantime, I had fun!
Here are a pair of Common Goldeneye
A Canada Goose making a big splash on arrival
Two male Greater Scaup
A Pair of Bufflehead
A Male Common Goldeneye
A male Hooded Merganser
Tundra Swans
The Tundra Swans are a lot bigger than the Canada Goose!
A pair of Mallards
April 22, 2020
Breakup on the Athabasca
This is a view of the Athabasca two days ago. The warm weather had opened up some of the river and raised the level about one foot.
Here is another view two days ago. Some of the ice and debris dammed this side of the river, forcing more water into the main channel, much to the enjoyment of the ducks.
Yesterday, the top view became this. The ice was starting to move from upstream and the river's two flows have equalized.
Before long, the ice was building.
Some of the ice blocks ere several feet thick. I hope the river doesn't do what it did last year and dam off the whole flow below Town. The result caused the river to overflow the banks and flooded several thousand acres, and lots of houses. It washed out sections of the flats road. People were out of their houses for several weeks.
April 13, 2020
Finally, I think Spring is Here!
Today was the first day that I saw Sea Gulls, not many, but its a start. They seem to keep well separated from all the Geese and ducks on the River.I thought I heard some yesterday, but couldn't find them.
The American Wigeon is still in the shallows, and ice. They are a pretty duck and I don't get to take photos of them very often> I am trying to get a side by side of both male and female.
The weather is such and the traffic is way down and the Mule Deer are coming out.I am hoping to get some fawn shots this year.
This female Wigeon was cooperative to a point, but wouldn't sidle up to her mate. I will keep watching!
April 10, 2020
Summer Influx of Birds
There were a lot of new faces on the Athabasca River today! I am not sure who this guy is, but he was having a lot of fun in the current.
This one is a Hooded Merganser with his hood down That is a sign of a contented Merganser.
Here are two more Goldeneyes
A Drake Mallard up against an ice bank
A Hen Mallard at rest
Then we have an American Wigeon.
I was wondering what these Canada Geese were picking at. It turns out the ice is covered with very small flying insects.
April 9, 2020
First of the Year!
I watched this little fellow come across a snowy field. He ignored Daphnie and myself and came right up to us. I only had my cell phone with me so the picture quality is not great. Daphnie showed a lot of interest, but did not try to get closer. She was on the leash, but I like to think she remembered her bad experience from last year!
I only saw one skunk last year and I had to chase it through a field to get pictures
He was a friendly little guy
I guess I will have to remember my camera on the evening dog walks. The days are definitely getting longer!
April 8, 2020
New Arrivals
Finally we have a sunny day and a few degrees above freezing.
It was a good day to go for a walk on the Athabasca River shore. Prepare for a lot of birds!
This was our first sunny day for sometime, and most were enjoying the sun and resting.
There is always one goose that is on guard.
April 3, 2020
April 3,2020 and cold
March 30, 2020
Snow Storm!
It was snowing pretty good this morning, but Daphnie still demanded her walk. More and more geese are coming in every day. They found a sheltered cove and were huddled down. Even Daphnie walking along the shore did not move them.
The river was rougher than normal, with the wind blowing down river
On a lighter note, the Blue Jays were sitting and waiting patiently for their peanuts.
Of course, Big Brother was perched right over the geese, watching intently!Have a good day. Stay isolated, Think WARM!
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