Another Christmas has wrapped up. I've been on and off with the enthusiasm this holiday season. The weather makes such a difference to me - and it has been too very cold for nearly all of December.
BUT, yesterday we had a break. It was -4C. It was even sunny! I went off on my now-traditional drive around the countryside, looking for birds and generally enjoying whatever I find.
Some scenes captured along the way:
Many Canada Geese in residence at Boundary Dam. Half of the reservoir is ice-free all winter. This is at a warm water bay. (The reservoir is used as cooling water for the electricity-generating turbines at the power plant)
There isn't a great lot of snow around, compared to places north of here. Fingers crossed it stays like this.
My favourite little farm with the beautiful Percheron horses. Had only a minute or so to snap a quick photo as the farm dog, a large golden lab, was racing my way to check out why a vehicle was stopped at his farm. Generally, I try not to stop near farm building as it really is a bit disconcerting for the people living there. I just had to get a shot of this colourful scene, though.
A Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), one of four seen during the drive. There is a Snowy Owl irruption down into the Eastern US this year. We always have a few of these wonderful birds visiting during the winters. Fuzzy photo - he was quite a distance away, but I had to try for a shot.
I hope everyone had a pleasant Christmas.
BUT, yesterday we had a break. It was -4C. It was even sunny! I went off on my now-traditional drive around the countryside, looking for birds and generally enjoying whatever I find.
Some scenes captured along the way:
Many Canada Geese in residence at Boundary Dam. Half of the reservoir is ice-free all winter. This is at a warm water bay. (The reservoir is used as cooling water for the electricity-generating turbines at the power plant)
There isn't a great lot of snow around, compared to places north of here. Fingers crossed it stays like this.
My favourite little farm with the beautiful Percheron horses. Had only a minute or so to snap a quick photo as the farm dog, a large golden lab, was racing my way to check out why a vehicle was stopped at his farm. Generally, I try not to stop near farm building as it really is a bit disconcerting for the people living there. I just had to get a shot of this colourful scene, though.
A Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), one of four seen during the drive. There is a Snowy Owl irruption down into the Eastern US this year. We always have a few of these wonderful birds visiting during the winters. Fuzzy photo - he was quite a distance away, but I had to try for a shot.
I hope everyone had a pleasant Christmas.
Gorgeous winter scenes. The irruption is touch Minnesota as well. I have my hopes up! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mr. T. . I hope some snowies come your way.
DeleteI hope you had a wonderful Christmas too Kathy! I love Percherons and the Snowy Owl!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charlotte. Have a great year to come.
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