This apartment is on the ground floor so I guess the occupants opted for some security. I liked their choice of grill work.
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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.
Spring Goose
I saw this goose on a small patch of grass close to the river. The current was strong and the water was high given the recent ice melt. We only saw a few geese on the water; this one was looking for something to eat but I can’t imagine the grass holds much nutrition yet.
Finally…
The best kind of snow drops are the kind pushing through the warming earth 😊
In the Neighbourhood
The lines and curves caught my eye.
In the Market
I watched as the house sparrow perched on the brick and window sills of this old house. I looked to see whether it had a nesting hole somewhere in the brick, as sparrows often build their nests in buildings, but saw nothing. It’s a busy time for them,
Canada Goose
Geese are returning after a long winter. I took this before today’s snow 😏
Young Robin
Late last spring, I saw this young robin perched on a park bench. I didn’t see any adult birds around, so I guessed he was on his own. He’ll be all grown up now.
Looking On
I believe this is a leucistic Canada Goose, it lacked the usual pigmentation of the other nearby geese but otherwise resembled them. I hope he joined the group after a while, he looked a bit lonely 😏.
Black-capped Chickadee
We’re lucky to enjoy these birds all year round.
Nice to See You
Around the city there are several parks and green spaces that we go to as the weather warms up. We’ve seen the same photographers at these locations over the years and at the beginning of the season it’s always nice to stop and catch up. I liked the way the dog was looking in the same direction as the photographer.
Light and Shade
I like the shape and colours of this flowering plant. The flowers contrast nicely with its dark leaves.
Robin Ready
I saw two robins recently when the weather was a bit nicer. It’s been a stormy weekend. Hopefully, that’s it for the snow and ice and scenes like this are around the corner.
Electric Blue
The Blue Jay landed on an old electrical insulator as I followed its flight down a laneway.
Chipmunk
It’s nice to see chipmunks putting in an appearance.
Good Timing
There are no bees out yet, and still a bit of lingering snow. I like the way people paint these electrical boxes, this one is particularly welcome.
You Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine
Sometimes, that’s just the way it is 😏
Queen Anne’s Lace
A simple wildflower can really shine in the right light.
Setting up House
On a recent walk, several house sparrows flew past me and landed in a nearby yard. This one had a mouthful of fluff that I imagine was going to be used in nest building.
Seen on a walk – 2
A warm March sun brightens the neighbourhood.
