Grackles are animated, active and very intense. I don’t know what caught the bird’s attention but it was completed absorbed by whatever it was.
Over the Fence
It’s nice to see what’s coming up in the neighbourhood gardens. I liked the metal trellis as well.
Little Buddies
We saw a number of goslings on a recent walk. I tend to alternate the subjects I post each day but sometimes I don’t 😊
Nap Time
After a busy morning, this gosling looked about ready for a rest.
In the Neighbourhood – 2
These lilies of the valley are among the flowers in the garden of the old house I featured on my blog yesterday.
In the Neighbourhood
This building is one of the oldest in an Ottawa suburb. It once housed a grocery, the owner and his family lived above the store. I haven’t been able to find out how old the building is but I’ve read the “ghost” sign has looked weathered for over 75 years. The house has been turned into apartments and its untended garden is a favourite of mine.
Spring Exuberance
We’ve been waiting a long while for a show like this.
One Man’s Treasure
The front yard of this house has a collection of objects that the owner has acquired over the years and no two are alike. You just have to stand on the curb and point your camera in the direction of the yard. I thought this bust with a frame placed in front of it was rather curious 😏 .
Regal Robin
A bit haughty too.
Spring Mallard
Always a welcome sight.
Leopard Frog
On a recent walk we heard a few frogs calling out but couldn’t see any. Finally one swam into view, this handsome leopard frog.
Tulip Time – 2
The weather has been up and down lately. Today’s high was 11C, last Friday it was in the high 20Cs. The tulips don’t seem to mind though.
Lesser Scaups
We saw a large group of scaups at the very beginning of May. They were swimming in a small man made lake in a park close to the river. As the river was still high I guess they preferred the more shallow water. We only saw them that once and at quite a distance but I was happy with the sighting.
Robin
We’ve seen a lot of robins this spring. What posers they are!
That Look
I was at a fair distance from the dachshund but I still didn’t go unnoticed 😏
Grackle in the Grass
These birds look intense or angry and rather funny at the same time. I often see grackles by the water, so I’m surprised to see so many this year in city gardens.
A Quiet Place
That’s the feeling I got while walking past this garden.
Female Red-winged Blackbird
I featured a female RWB at the beginning of May. At the time it was the only one I saw although there were quite a few males about. Their numbers seem to be balancing out now that breeding season has begun.
Behind Bars
This apartment is on the ground floor so I guess the occupants opted for some security. I liked their choice of grill work.
Cat in the Window
Cats like to perch on window sills. I looked up from the tulips I was photographing and took this shot.
What’s for Dinner?
I watched as the starling ran across the lawn, stopping several times to dig in the earth. Finally, it posed with its catch 😏.
Maple Glow
Sometimes if you’re lucky you can catch the light just right.
Morning Mallard
One of the regulars I see on my walks.
VW Bus
Getting ready for the weekend 😊
Mourning Dove
I almost walked right past the mourning dove until someone pointed it out; it blended in so well with its surroundings. I usually see them on rooftops or in trees so this one was a surprise.
Built to Last
An older apartment building with an impressive name.
Tulip Time
As well as wild violets, there’s no season quite like spring 😊.
Robins
There are lot of robins around right now. I caught one mid walk and the other mid stare.
Wood Duck
It had been a great day at the lake but all of a sudden it got even better 😊
Share the Path
On a recent walk, the woods were alive again with the sounds and sights of spring. A familiar rusting in the leaves alerted me to nearby squirrels. This one approached and stood there staring, hoping for a snack I guess.
Female Red-winged Blackbird
We saw several male Red-winged Blackbirds but she was the only female I spotted. She’ll have her pick of the fellas 😊
All In The Details
A laneway view of the rooftop of a Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ottawa’s Chinatown. The area was and continues to be home to many new Canadians.
Earlier Bloomer
Among the first flowering plants we see in the spring are forsythia. Always a welcome sight.
Welcome
We had a fine warm day today but the gardens need a bit more sun to really shine, In the meantime a closer look at my surroundings usually pays off. I liked the way someome had dressed up this modest entrance way.
Garden-Variety Frog
It looks like this little metal frog has weathered many winters. It’ll be nice to see the real thing once it warms up a bit more.
Stand on Guard
We’re all feeling wary these days.
Seen on a Walk
Another spring first, grackles! This imposing bird had just visited a feeder and was strutting off with its prize.
Bee First (Two Photographs)
I stopped to photograph these flowers and saw a bit of movement. Sure enough, it was my first sighting this year of a bee. Things are looking up 😊 .
Spring Downy
I took this photo two weeks ago before the trees had really begun to bud. This male downy woodpecker stood out nicely against the bare tree.
Sunday Best
This past weekend saw the warmest temperatures so far this spring. Everyone was out enjoying the spring sunshine.
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