https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/album/707179 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/C3/7B/293827.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/album/707179 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:43:05 +0000 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:43:05 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785304/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785304 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:55:46 +0000 2019-09-25T15:42:20-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785304/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/04/50785304.93a51df5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. For the next seven or so months, I know I will be at home and sedentary most of the time.<br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Shaggy Mane / Inky Cap <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785304/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/04/50785304.93a51df5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. For the next seven or so months, I know I will be at home and sedentary most of the time.<br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785300/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785300 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:54:46 +0000 2019-09-25T16:25:15-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785300/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/00/50785300.b3aba61a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Votier&#039;s Flats, Fish Creek Park <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785300/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/00/50785300.b3aba61a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785298/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785298 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:53:42 +0000 2019-09-25T15:36:45-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785298/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/98/50785298.f686e470.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Shaggy Mane / Inky Cap <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785298/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/98/50785298.f686e470.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785294/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785294 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:52:16 +0000 2019-09-25T16:30:17-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785294/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/94/50785294.671ce4db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was a bit blurry, so I added a touch of filter in post-processing. <br /> <br /> Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Red Osier Dogwood / Cornus sericea <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785294/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/94/50785294.671ce4db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was a bit blurry, so I added a touch of filter in post-processing. <br /> <br /> Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785292/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785292 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:50:53 +0000 2019-09-25T15:25:36-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785292/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/92/50785292.51434419.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Votier&#039;s Flats, Fish Creek Park <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785292/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/92/50785292.51434419.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785290/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785290 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:49:42 +0000 2019-09-25T16:16:24-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785290/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/90/50785290.040413e0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Saskatoon (?) leaves in the fall <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785290/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/90/50785290.040413e0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785286/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-09-28,doc-50785286 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 03:48:44 +0000 2019-09-25T15:17:15-06:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785286/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/86/50785286.50cf336a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> A well-camouflaged mushroom hard at work <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50785286/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/52/86/50785286.50cf336a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tonight, I thought I would add the seven photos I took at Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park, two days ago, on 25 September 2019. (For some strange reason, so many people misspell this location as Voitier's Flats.) Unlike so many other recent photo folders, this one had just a handful of quick images in it. I don't usually go for local walks any more, apart from the very occasional birding or botany walk with friends, but I felt I really should do one before the snow arrives tomorrow, for three days. <br /> <br /> Not much to see, but somehow I knew I would find a Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushroom - and I did : ) They like to grow partly hidden in the grass, and it is usually impossible to get a clear photo of them - unless one pulled it out of the ground, I guess. There have been lots of these fungi this year, thanks to all the rain we have had. I posted two rather similar photos, one taken with my Canon SX60 and the other with my Nikon P900. Much as I like the Nikon for certain things, including scenic shots, it does tend to give a yellowish, unnatural tint to photos, which I don't like. I was curious to compare the two shots. Unfortunately, the snow will no doubt put an end to our mushroom season for 2019. It has been wonderful!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537110/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537110 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:55:43 +0000 2019-08-13T19:46:11-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537110/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/10/50537110.e607cde3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: MULTIPLE bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August, and there is now a covering of snow in the mountains.</div> American Goldfinch collecting Thistle seeds <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537110/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/10/50537110.e607cde3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: MULTIPLE bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August, and there is now a covering of snow in the mountains.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537108/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537108 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:55:05 +0000 2019-08-13T19:06:15-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537108/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/08/50537108.94a59606.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Wild Sunflower sp. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537108/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/08/50537108.94a59606.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537106/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537106 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:54:14 +0000 2019-08-13T19:45:47-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537106/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/06/50537106.e213d763.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> American Goldfinch collecting Thistle seeds <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537106/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/06/50537106.e213d763.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537102/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537102 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:53:30 +0000 2019-08-13T19:08:33-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537102/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/02/50537102.5400cd42.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Campion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537102/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/02/50537102.5400cd42.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537100/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537100 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:52:47 +0000 2019-08-13T19:20:09-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537100/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/00/50537100.c4193393.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Fungi in Fish Creek Park <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537100/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/71/00/50537100.c4193393.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537098/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537098 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:52:03 +0000 2019-08-13T19:12:52-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537098/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/98/50537098.ef82edbc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> A pond in Fish Creek Park <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537098/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/98/50537098.ef82edbc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537096/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537096 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:50:54 +0000 2019-08-13T19:40:31-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537096/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/96/50537096.d5c4fe5f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Baby House Wren in cavity <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537096/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/96/50537096.d5c4fe5f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537094/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-17,doc-50537094 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:49:41 +0000 2019-08-13T18:57:23-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537094/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/94/50537094.17de706a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Young Lincoln&#039;s Sparrows / Melospiza lincolnii <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537094/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/94/50537094.17de706a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas closed<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> The 8 photos I have posted this morning, 17 August 2019, were taken on the second walk I went on four days ago. On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> It had been quite a few years since I had walked west of Bow Bottom Trail and I had forgotten what the area looked like until this new walk. Quite a few birds were seen, likewise mosquitoes. I didn't take many photos, but it was nice to catch an American Goldfinch doing what American Goldfinches love to do - collect the seeds from the invasive Creeping (formerly Canada) Thistles. A baby House Wren was spotted near the top of a distant broken tree, peering out of a cavity. I couldn't even see it with the naked eye, so I was surprised to see the tiny beak in my photos. A couple of wildflowers caught my eye, and a friend pointed out a line of fungi on a distant, unapproachable tree trunk.<br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted yesterday morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks in my Osprey shots.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather for both walks, which is always so much appreciated. A Frost Warning was issued for last night, 16 August!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537092/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-16,doc-50537092 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:58:29 +0000 2019-08-13T09:22:20-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537092/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/92/50537092.0f0655b0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Osprey <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537092/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/92/50537092.0f0655b0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">"Bear Warning - Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas<br /> Effective Date: August 16, 2019 until further notice<br /> Where: All trails and area between Votiers Flats and Shannon Terrace Day Use Areas in Fish Creek Provincial Park<br /> Why: Multiple bears feeding in the area."<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/advisories-public-safety/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/a...</a><br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all. Actually, the air was full of tiny flying insects, as you can tell by all the tiny specks.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537090/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-16,doc-50537090 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:57:43 +0000 2019-08-13T09:47:10-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537090/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/90/50537090.585d9ee7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Campion / Silene sp. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537090/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/90/50537090.585d9ee7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537088/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-16,doc-50537088 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:56:53 +0000 2019-08-13T09:57:17-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537088/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/88/50537088.6b869d85.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50537088/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/70/88/50537088.6b869d85.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50536958/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-16,doc-50536958 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:56:06 +0000 2019-08-13T10:27:42-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50536958/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/58/50536958.ebf86b92.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Fungus on a fallen log <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50536958/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/58/50536958.ebf86b92.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50536950/in/album/707179 tag:ipernity.com,2019-08-16,doc-50536950 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:55:20 +0000 2019-08-13T10:39:18-07:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Anne Elliott) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50536950/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/50/50536950.1a597565.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Merlin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/293827">Anne Elliott</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/50536950/in/album/707179"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/69/50/50536950.1a597565.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On 13 August 2019, I did something that I always try to avoid - go on two walks on the same day. This time, there were two birding outings that I really wanted to go on, one in the morning and the other in the evening. Both were in Fish Creek Park. <br /> <br /> The 13 photos I posted this morning were from the morning birding walk, at Mallard Point. The expert eyes were searching for Warblers that have started to arrive here. These tiny birds that are fast moving and always seem to be hiding, are not easy to see, and definitely not easy to photograph, as all bird photographers know. As usual, my eyes also wander to wildflowers and fungi. The Wandering Garter Snake that slithered across the narrow trail and disappeared into the long grass came as a surprise. Definitely not my favourite thing! Managed a quick shot in between people and have posted it just for the record. The Osprey, and the little Clay-coloured Sparrow with a beak full of insects, were enjoyed by all.<br /> <br /> We were very lucky with the weather, which is always so much appreciated. Today, 16th August, it has been pouring with rain - again! Yesterday was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer and, as often happens, I had an appointment in the middle of the day.</div> Anne Elliott