Winter Mallards
Perhaps it is my Canadian heritage, but I love the look of winter ducks in lightly falling snow.
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March 3, 2010
Winter Mallards
March 1, 2010
Mute Swan in flight
Mute Swan in flight
There are three species of White Swans normally to be found in Ontario. The Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus, the Trumpeter Swan, Cygnus buccinator, and the Mute Swan, Cygnus olor shown in the image. While the first two are native to North America, the Mute Swan, Cygnus olor, was introduced from Eurasia and has thrived here.
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February 26, 2010
Dundurn Castle, Hamilton
Dundurn Castle, Hamilton
Built in 1835 by Sir Allan Napier MacNab in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Dundurn Castle became a famous place for entertaining, including the Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald and King Edward VII of England. It originally had 72 rooms, 42 0f which have been renovated for public visits as it is now owned by the City of Hamilton and is designated as a National Historic Site.
Dundurn Castle, Hamilton
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February 25, 2010
The old Galt Train Station
Galt Train Station, Ontario
This is the old Galt Train station, no longer in public use. Even the city of Galt is no more, having been joined with the towns of Hespeler and Preston to form the City of Cambridge.
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February 24, 2010
Winter waterfowl
Winter Waterfowl
A mixed group of waterfowl and a single gull, rest in an area of open water.
Winter Waterfowl
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February 23, 2010
Great Lakes Freighter
Great Lakes Freighter
This is an image I took about 5 years ago which I recently processed to bring out the texture of the metal. It was sitting in Hamilton Harbor but unfortunately you can no longer visit there. A few years ago heavy security was put in place and you cannot enter the area.
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February 15, 2010
Cambridge Riverside
The Grand River at Cambridge
I’ve seen images of Cambridge University in the U.K. and its old stately buildings would be a wonderful place to visit and photograph. Our nearby city of Cambridge here in Canada doesn’t have that kind of history but it has some lovely views especially along the Grand River.
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February 8, 2010
Upper Mills Falls: Ontario Waterfalls
Upper Mills Falls, Ontario
Located on Old Dundas Rd. in Ancaster at the site of the Old Mill Restaurant. It is surrounded by man made structure but worth a visit.
GPS Location: N:43.23629 W:80.01152
Warning: It can be dangerous to view and photograph waterfalls. The footing can be wet and slippery, and an accidental fall can result in serious injury or death. Note also that many sections of waterfalls are on private property. Please respect these rights.
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February 2, 2010
Northern Pintail pair
Northern Pintail, Anas acuta
I think the Northern Pintail, Anas acuta, is one of the most elegant of ducks, beatiful lines and plumage. In Ontario, we can see this species in any season, although they are uncommon enough that they are always a treat.
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January 25, 2010
Barred Owl, Strix varia
Barred Owl, Strix varia
For some reason Barred Owl, Strix varia, seem to be very plentiful this season. This bird has been my nemesis, there always seem to be branches obscuring part of him. I love the dark eyes on this species. For Ontario owls, the only other species with dark eyes is the Barn Owl.
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