https://www.ipernity.com/tag/293827/keyword/223634 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/C3/7B/293827.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/293827/keyword/223634 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:52:31 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:52:31 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23413893 tag:ipernity.com,2008-02-23,doc-23413893 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:36:01 +0000 2008-02-23T09:18:35-06:00 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/293827/23413893"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/38/93/23413893.1c89bb90.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I was so lucky this morning to see two Northern Pygmy-owls (rare to uncommon), one at each of two different locations in the park. I started out with my usual group, but ended up staying at the second location with several photographers that I had met up with. The birds were high up and quite a distance away, but I am posting my photos because the two birds are in different surroundings compared to various previous images of these teeny owls. Remember that they are only the size of a popcan, so when they are far away, that blob of brown is VERY small, LOL! Often, I can't really even see which way the bird is facing, so it is rather hit and miss as far as photos are concerned.</div> Little owl - way, way up <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/293827/23413893"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/38/93/23413893.1c89bb90.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I was so lucky this morning to see two Northern Pygmy-owls (rare to uncommon), one at each of two different locations in the park. I started out with my usual group, but ended up staying at the second location with several photographers that I had met up with. The birds were high up and quite a distance away, but I am posting my photos because the two birds are in different surroundings compared to various previous images of these teeny owls. Remember that they are only the size of a popcan, so when they are far away, that blob of brown is VERY small, LOL! Often, I can't really even see which way the bird is facing, so it is rather hit and miss as far as photos are concerned.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23288465 tag:ipernity.com,2008-08-31,doc-23288465 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:24:05 +0000 2008-08-29T09:07:36-06:00 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/293827/23288465"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/84/65/23288465.33618897.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">These trees are an invasive species, growing in many of our natural areas in the city. This particular tree was growing at Edworthy Park.<br /> <br /> "European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is frequently planted for its showy clusters of white flowers in spring followed by an excellent display of fruit that develop in tight clusters 4-5" wide. Individual fruits are about 3/8" in diameter. Fruits start maturing in August and hang on through October."<br /> <br /> In winter, Bohemian Waxwings seek out the ornamental Rowanberry/European Mountain-ash for its berries.</div> European Mountain Ash <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/293827/23288465"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/133/84/65/23288465.33618897.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">These trees are an invasive species, growing in many of our natural areas in the city. This particular tree was growing at Edworthy Park.<br /> <br /> "European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is frequently planted for its showy clusters of white flowers in spring followed by an excellent display of fruit that develop in tight clusters 4-5" wide. Individual fruits are about 3/8" in diameter. Fruits start maturing in August and hang on through October."<br /> <br /> In winter, Bohemian Waxwings seek out the ornamental Rowanberry/European Mountain-ash for its berries.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23197277 tag:ipernity.com,2008-02-28,doc-23197277 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:14:28 +0000 2008-02-27T10:25:57-06:00 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/293827/23197277"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/72/77/23197277.f5f062cc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Yesterday, I went with friends on a day bus trip to Kananaskis, for lunch at the Boundary Ranch. Shortly after leaving Calgary, this is the view one has as one travels westwards towards the mountains.</div> A study in blues <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/293827/23197277"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/72/77/23197277.f5f062cc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Yesterday, I went with friends on a day bus trip to Kananaskis, for lunch at the Boundary Ranch. Shortly after leaving Calgary, this is the view one has as one travels westwards towards the mountains.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23197209 tag:ipernity.com,2008-02-02,doc-23197209 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:12:55 +0000 2008-01-30T11:49:52-06:00 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/293827/23197209"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/72/09/23197209.b3840716.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Two days ago, I went on a bus trip to Lake Louise to see the Ice Sculptures there. Lake Louise is a two-hour drive from Calgary, through gorgeous mountainous scenery. This majestic range is called Castle Mountain. A lot of my scenery photos, including this one, were taken through a dirty bus window on a very bouncy ride! I'm really impressed with my camera's Image Stabilization, LOL!</div> Castle Mountain <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/293827/23197209"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/72/09/23197209.b3840716.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Two days ago, I went on a bus trip to Lake Louise to see the Ice Sculptures there. Lake Louise is a two-hour drive from Calgary, through gorgeous mountainous scenery. This majestic range is called Castle Mountain. A lot of my scenery photos, including this one, were taken through a dirty bus window on a very bouncy ride! I'm really impressed with my camera's Image Stabilization, LOL!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/23197203 tag:ipernity.com,2008-01-31,doc-23197203 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:53:35 +0000 2008-01-30T14:40:03-06:00 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/293827/23197203"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/72/03/23197203.a9815dd4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Yesterday, I went on a bus trip to Lake Louise to see the Ice Sculptures there. Lake Louise is a two-hour drive from Calgary, through gorgeous mountainous scenery. This was the 14th annual Ice Magic Festival and the 2008 theme was "Snow Queen, Ice Fairies and the Enchanted Forest."<br /> <br /> "Twelve teams of three carvers are given 15 blocks of ice, weighing 300 lb each, which they must transform into seven-foot tall world-class ice sculptures in three days. Weather permitting, the sculptures will remain on display through March 2008."<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com/experience-the-park/ice-magic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.banfflakelouise.com/experience-the-park/ice-magic</a></div> Ice sculpture <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/293827/23197203"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/72/03/23197203.a9815dd4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Yesterday, I went on a bus trip to Lake Louise to see the Ice Sculptures there. Lake Louise is a two-hour drive from Calgary, through gorgeous mountainous scenery. This was the 14th annual Ice Magic Festival and the 2008 theme was "Snow Queen, Ice Fairies and the Enchanted Forest."<br /> <br /> "Twelve teams of three carvers are given 15 blocks of ice, weighing 300 lb each, which they must transform into seven-foot tall world-class ice sculptures in three days. Weather permitting, the sculptures will remain on display through March 2008."<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com/experience-the-park/ice-magic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.banfflakelouise.com/experience-the-park/ice-magic</a></div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629107 tag:ipernity.com,2008-03-22,doc-22629107 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:36:59 +0000 2008-03-21T10:40:44-06:00 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/293827/22629107"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/91/07/22629107.fbe2820e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This little male Red-breasted Nuthatch was flitting from tree to tree this morning. Just happened to catch a lucky shot, though the lighting in the park was rather poor.</div> Red-breasted Nuthatch <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/293827/22629107"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/91/07/22629107.fbe2820e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This little male Red-breasted Nuthatch was flitting from tree to tree this morning. Just happened to catch a lucky shot, though the lighting in the park was rather poor.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629097 tag:ipernity.com,2008-03-15,doc-22629097 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:15:48 +0000 2008-01-14T14:06:03-06:00 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/293827/22629097"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/90/97/22629097.312e7552.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Trumpeter Swan is locally common from April to October, though I don't get to see them very often. The bird in my photo was at the Calgary Zoo. <br /> <br /> "The Trumpeter Swan was hunted almost to extinction for its feathers and meat in the early 20th century.... it is hoped that populations will continue to recover". From Birds of Alberta by Fisher & Acorn.</div> Trumpeter Swan <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/293827/22629097"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/90/97/22629097.312e7552.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Trumpeter Swan is locally common from April to October, though I don't get to see them very often. The bird in my photo was at the Calgary Zoo. <br /> <br /> "The Trumpeter Swan was hunted almost to extinction for its feathers and meat in the early 20th century.... it is hoped that populations will continue to recover". From Birds of Alberta by Fisher & Acorn.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22629007 tag:ipernity.com,2007-12-17,doc-22629007 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:41:35 +0000 2007-12-16T11:36:32-06:00 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/293827/22629007"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/90/07/22629007.0932a127.240.jpg?r2" width="234" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Peered through some trees in someone's garden this morning to take a photo of these glowing red berries. A cheery sight in the winter time. We are having gorgeous weather for this time of the year, but snow will be returning very soon.</div> Glowing berries <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/293827/22629007"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/90/07/22629007.0932a127.240.jpg?r2" width="234" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Peered through some trees in someone's garden this morning to take a photo of these glowing red berries. A cheery sight in the winter time. We are having gorgeous weather for this time of the year, but snow will be returning very soon.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22628999 tag:ipernity.com,2007-12-11,doc-22628999 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:04:23 +0000 2007-12-10T14:23:33-06:00 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/293827/22628999"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/89/99/22628999.93d3bc12.240.jpg?r2" width="190" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I really shouldn't use this title, as I am always happy to get a photo of a Chickadee. These little birds were going crazy this afternoon and I had to delete quite a few photos, so this image is appreciated! I wonder if birds can be near- or short-sighted. One kept pecking hard at my finger tip - much more powerful than these little beaks look! The word "consolation" came out of the fact that I went to the park in the hope of seeing the tiny Northern Pygmy-owl again. I was out of luck, but a gentleman did see it briefly when I was off walking through the trees.</div> Consolation prize <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/293827/22628999"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/89/99/22628999.93d3bc12.240.jpg?r2" width="190" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I really shouldn't use this title, as I am always happy to get a photo of a Chickadee. These little birds were going crazy this afternoon and I had to delete quite a few photos, so this image is appreciated! I wonder if birds can be near- or short-sighted. One kept pecking hard at my finger tip - much more powerful than these little beaks look! The word "consolation" came out of the fact that I went to the park in the hope of seeing the tiny Northern Pygmy-owl again. I was out of luck, but a gentleman did see it briefly when I was off walking through the trees.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22609379 tag:ipernity.com,2011-12-12,doc-22609379 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:27:23 +0000 2011-09-01T12:48:51-06:00 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/293827/22609379"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/93/79/22609379.e51d80a8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="214" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">It's my youngest daughter's birthday today, so Happy Birthday, Rachel! Thought she would enjoy a summery photo when our city is covered in quite a few inches of freshly fallen snow. Rachel (Silver Pomegranate on Flickr) was born in Muscat, Oman, Middle East (where we lived for six years due to work) and really does not enjoy the cold weather here in Calgary. We can't complain, though, as our temperatures have been quite mild so far, compared to what they might have been.</div> Happy Birthday, Rachel! <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/293827/22609379"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/93/79/22609379.e51d80a8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="214" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">It's my youngest daughter's birthday today, so Happy Birthday, Rachel! Thought she would enjoy a summery photo when our city is covered in quite a few inches of freshly fallen snow. Rachel (Silver Pomegranate on Flickr) was born in Muscat, Oman, Middle East (where we lived for six years due to work) and really does not enjoy the cold weather here in Calgary. We can't complain, though, as our temperatures have been quite mild so far, compared to what they might have been.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22606183 tag:ipernity.com,2011-08-06,doc-22606183 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:47:42 +0000 2011-07-17T11:20:19-06:00 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/293827/22606183"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/61/83/22606183.1520eb88.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Just the tiniest opening bud, but absolutely gorgeous in my mind : ) Interesting to realize what plant it belonged to, when a fully open flower was found not too far away. Photographed (macro)in the meadows on Plateau Mountain, Kananaskis, on July 17th.</div> Golden Fleabane / Erigeron aureus <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/293827/22606183"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/61/83/22606183.1520eb88.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Just the tiniest opening bud, but absolutely gorgeous in my mind : ) Interesting to realize what plant it belonged to, when a fully open flower was found not too far away. Photographed (macro)in the meadows on Plateau Mountain, Kananaskis, on July 17th.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22605219 tag:ipernity.com,2011-05-16,doc-22605219 Mon, 16 May 2011 14:49:27 +0000 2011-05-13T17:09:07-06:00 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/293827/22605219"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/52/19/22605219.598b0876.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Photographed this handsome Redhead breeding male a few days ago. On the rare occasion that I do see one, usually they are far, far away. <br /> <br /> "The Redhead (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck, 37 cm long with an 84 cm wingspan.<br /> <br /> The adult male has a blue bill, a red head and neck, a black breast, yellow eyes and a grey back. The adult female has a brown head and body and a darker bluish bill with a black tip.<br /> <br /> The breeding habitat is marshes and prairie potholes in western North America. Loss of nesting habitat has led to sharply declining populations. Females regularly lay eggs in the nests of other Redheads or other ducks, especially Canvasbacks. Redheads usually take new mates each year, starting to pair in late winter." From Wikipedia.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redhead_(duck)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redhead_(duck)</a><br /> <br /> Flickr friend Jim (Garnite) desperately needs all the healing vibes he can possibly get at the moment, lying in ICU in Vancouver General Hospital. Jim had yet another setback yesterday (apparently, this was the third time they didn't think he was going to make it), but news that I read late last night said he had suddenly improved in a few different ways. Still a long, slow way to go - this journey is certainly a roller coaster ride for both Jim and Linda. Healing vibes coming your way, JIm!</div> Redhead / Aythya americana <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/293827/22605219"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/132/52/19/22605219.598b0876.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Photographed this handsome Redhead breeding male a few days ago. On the rare occasion that I do see one, usually they are far, far away. <br /> <br /> "The Redhead (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck, 37 cm long with an 84 cm wingspan.<br /> <br /> The adult male has a blue bill, a red head and neck, a black breast, yellow eyes and a grey back. The adult female has a brown head and body and a darker bluish bill with a black tip.<br /> <br /> The breeding habitat is marshes and prairie potholes in western North America. Loss of nesting habitat has led to sharply declining populations. Females regularly lay eggs in the nests of other Redheads or other ducks, especially Canvasbacks. Redheads usually take new mates each year, starting to pair in late winter." From Wikipedia.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redhead_(duck)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redhead_(duck)</a><br /> <br /> Flickr friend Jim (Garnite) desperately needs all the healing vibes he can possibly get at the moment, lying in ICU in Vancouver General Hospital. Jim had yet another setback yesterday (apparently, this was the third time they didn't think he was going to make it), but news that I read late last night said he had suddenly improved in a few different ways. Still a long, slow way to go - this journey is certainly a roller coaster ride for both Jim and Linda. Healing vibes coming your way, JIm!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22479755 tag:ipernity.com,2009-12-18,doc-22479755 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:18:14 +0000 2009-11-24T12:50:09-06:00 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/293827/22479755"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/115/97/55/22479755.1eb75086.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I was so happy to see this Pink Powder Puff shrub in the new Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo - I believe this is a dwarf one. The one they had in the old Conservatory was a much bigger shrub and the flowers were red, but maybe this small one will simply grow bigger? <br /> <br /> Just got back home from a very quick trip to a local park - well, it was quick getting there, but, oh boy, I must have caught rush hour on the way home. Had great fun watching a Porcupine that was up in a Spruce tree, nibbling on the branches. A real treat!</div> Pink Powder Puff <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/293827/22479755"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/115/97/55/22479755.1eb75086.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">I was so happy to see this Pink Powder Puff shrub in the new Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo - I believe this is a dwarf one. The one they had in the old Conservatory was a much bigger shrub and the flowers were red, but maybe this small one will simply grow bigger? <br /> <br /> Just got back home from a very quick trip to a local park - well, it was quick getting there, but, oh boy, I must have caught rush hour on the way home. Had great fun watching a Porcupine that was up in a Spruce tree, nibbling on the branches. A real treat!</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22479611 tag:ipernity.com,2010-01-06,doc-22479611 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:31:52 +0000 2010-01-04T12:15:41-06:00 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/293827/22479611"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/115/96/11/22479611.84f4a0cd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">It was gently snowing yesterday when we did our full-day Christmas Bird Count in the Snake's Head/Sundre area, north west of the city. I was wearing bright red, fleece mitts when we got out of the car occasionally to call in at someone's homestead. I thought this tiny snowflake was SO gorgeous, looking (to me) rather like a diamond ear-stud. If only I could have brought it home with me (LOL) so that I could try to photograph it properly with my macro lens and table-top tripod! The light snow today had no beautiful flakes, just tiny specks of white : (. Lyn (and Howard), if you happen to see this sometime, it's to say "Thank you" for the all-day ride yesterday. You, too, Dorothy (and Stephen), for getting me to and from the Count meeting place! Rebecca, you might like this one, too? : )<br /> <br /> Oh, and by the way, I'm not interested in real diamonds (not "me" at all!) - only the kind that fall from heaven : )</div> Diamonds are a girl&#039;s best friend <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/293827/22479611"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/115/96/11/22479611.84f4a0cd.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">It was gently snowing yesterday when we did our full-day Christmas Bird Count in the Snake's Head/Sundre area, north west of the city. I was wearing bright red, fleece mitts when we got out of the car occasionally to call in at someone's homestead. I thought this tiny snowflake was SO gorgeous, looking (to me) rather like a diamond ear-stud. If only I could have brought it home with me (LOL) so that I could try to photograph it properly with my macro lens and table-top tripod! The light snow today had no beautiful flakes, just tiny specks of white : (. Lyn (and Howard), if you happen to see this sometime, it's to say "Thank you" for the all-day ride yesterday. You, too, Dorothy (and Stephen), for getting me to and from the Count meeting place! Rebecca, you might like this one, too? : )<br /> <br /> Oh, and by the way, I'm not interested in real diamonds (not "me" at all!) - only the kind that fall from heaven : )</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22479599 tag:ipernity.com,2010-01-08,doc-22479599 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:30:01 +0000 2010-01-01T16:44:16-06:00 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/293827/22479599"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/115/95/99/22479599.d21b466c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This was taken on New Year's Day, in the late afternoon. A few of us had gone over to this side of the Bow River (across from the east end of Fish Creek Park) in the hopes of seeing the elusive Snow Goose that had been reported in the area. I think the temperature was only around -14C, but it felt more like -30C, especially when standing in one spot for a long time. No sign of the Snow Goose that day, but some of us were lucky enough to see it on 5th January.</div> End of a cold winter&#039;s day <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/293827/22479599"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/115/95/99/22479599.d21b466c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This was taken on New Year's Day, in the late afternoon. A few of us had gone over to this side of the Bow River (across from the east end of Fish Creek Park) in the hopes of seeing the elusive Snow Goose that had been reported in the area. I think the temperature was only around -14C, but it felt more like -30C, especially when standing in one spot for a long time. No sign of the Snow Goose that day, but some of us were lucky enough to see it on 5th January.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22476371 tag:ipernity.com,2009-04-04,doc-22476371 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:48:09 +0000 2008-03-25T17:53:24-06:00 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/293827/22476371"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/63/71/22476371.b72a94ed.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="239" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was taken a year ago. I guess it must have been cold, snowy weather that forced me to give in to temptation and buy a bunch of three sunflowers from Safeway : ) The snow that was in our forecast for a few days seems to have passed us by so far, thank goodness. It has been a beautiful, sunny day today, somewhere around 0C, I think. We went for a walk in Fish Creek Park and it was very pleasant weather for walking. I saw two male Ring-necked Pheasants as I drove into the east end of the park. They were pecking at something on the small road and then decided to attack each other : ) Nothing serious, though. Checked on the two sets of Great Horned Owls. One female is tucked down inside a tree, but one eye and an ear tuft can be seen through a very small, high-up hole. She looks so cozy in there : ) At the other nest site, the female was sitting up higher at the top of her tree stump. Up till now, she has been out of sight, lower in the cavity. We also saw an Eurasian Wigeon on the Bow River, rare during migration - these ducks do not nest in Alberta.<br /> <br /> "Honey bees are essential for production of over 90 food crops. In 2006, for unknown reasons, honey bee colonies suddenly began to die across the U.S. from a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). These losses severely threaten the honey, pollination and major food growing industries, which is why researchers are looking for causes and remedies.<br /> <br /> By planting, watching and recording the bees at sunflowers in your garden, you can help us understand the challenges that bees are facing. Please go to Plant and be counted with Great Sunflower Project and find out how you can help." From the Super Eco group and website.</div> Rays of sunny cheer <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/293827/22476371"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/63/71/22476371.b72a94ed.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="239" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This photo was taken a year ago. I guess it must have been cold, snowy weather that forced me to give in to temptation and buy a bunch of three sunflowers from Safeway : ) The snow that was in our forecast for a few days seems to have passed us by so far, thank goodness. It has been a beautiful, sunny day today, somewhere around 0C, I think. We went for a walk in Fish Creek Park and it was very pleasant weather for walking. I saw two male Ring-necked Pheasants as I drove into the east end of the park. They were pecking at something on the small road and then decided to attack each other : ) Nothing serious, though. Checked on the two sets of Great Horned Owls. One female is tucked down inside a tree, but one eye and an ear tuft can be seen through a very small, high-up hole. She looks so cozy in there : ) At the other nest site, the female was sitting up higher at the top of her tree stump. Up till now, she has been out of sight, lower in the cavity. We also saw an Eurasian Wigeon on the Bow River, rare during migration - these ducks do not nest in Alberta.<br /> <br /> "Honey bees are essential for production of over 90 food crops. In 2006, for unknown reasons, honey bee colonies suddenly began to die across the U.S. from a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). These losses severely threaten the honey, pollination and major food growing industries, which is why researchers are looking for causes and remedies.<br /> <br /> By planting, watching and recording the bees at sunflowers in your garden, you can help us understand the challenges that bees are facing. Please go to Plant and be counted with Great Sunflower Project and find out how you can help." From the Super Eco group and website.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22475733 tag:ipernity.com,2009-02-15,doc-22475733 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:48:46 +0000 2009-01-05T15:27:22-06:00 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/293827/22475733"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/57/33/22475733.665e0dbb.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This Arctic Wolf shares a large enclosure with three Gray Wolves at the Calgary Zoo. She is the dominant one of the group.<br /> <br /> "The Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also called Polar Wolf or White Wolf, is a mammal of the Canidae family, and a subspecies of the Gray Wolf. ..... The Arctic Wolf is the only subspecies of the Gray Wolf that still can be found over the whole of its original range, largely because, in their natural habitat, they rarely encounter humans." From Wikipedia.</div> Pensive <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/293827/22475733"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/57/33/22475733.665e0dbb.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This Arctic Wolf shares a large enclosure with three Gray Wolves at the Calgary Zoo. She is the dominant one of the group.<br /> <br /> "The Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also called Polar Wolf or White Wolf, is a mammal of the Canidae family, and a subspecies of the Gray Wolf. ..... The Arctic Wolf is the only subspecies of the Gray Wolf that still can be found over the whole of its original range, largely because, in their natural habitat, they rarely encounter humans." From Wikipedia.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22475575 tag:ipernity.com,2008-12-26,doc-22475575 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:14:40 +0000 2008-12-12T14:50:10-06:00 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/293827/22475575"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/55/75/22475575.744c0b6b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Another view of one of the two Jack Rabbits that came hopping in front of my place nearly a couple of weeks ago. Took a handful of very quick shots before they hopped away.</div> Wearing his winter coat <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/293827/22475575"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/55/75/22475575.744c0b6b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Another view of one of the two Jack Rabbits that came hopping in front of my place nearly a couple of weeks ago. Took a handful of very quick shots before they hopped away.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22474851 tag:ipernity.com,2008-12-13,doc-22474851 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:04:08 +0000 2008-06-25T15:43:41-06:00 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/293827/22474851"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/48/51/22474851.128dfa53.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Posted on this bitterly cold day to add "warmth" and the reassurance that spring and summer WILL eventually replace these frigid days. Seen growing months ago at the Reader Rock Garden.</div> Frilled and pretty <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/293827/22474851"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/48/51/22474851.128dfa53.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Posted on this bitterly cold day to add "warmth" and the reassurance that spring and summer WILL eventually replace these frigid days. Seen growing months ago at the Reader Rock Garden.</div> Anne Elliott https://www.ipernity.com/doc/293827/22474483 tag:ipernity.com,2008-11-11,doc-22474483 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:02:42 +0000 2008-11-10T18:02:42-06:00 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/293827/22474483"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/44/83/22474483.715185cc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Remembrance Day, 11th November 2008</div> . <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/293827/22474483"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/129/44/83/22474483.715185cc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="192" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Remembrance Day, 11th November 2008</div> Anne Elliott