Koda spied a beaver.

 

Check out the Cooper's Hawk's response to Koda getting a bit too close in the backyard.

 

Cooper's Hawk through the window. The death stare photo was taken as we eased the sliding door open to get an unobstructed view.

 

Maybe we need to install a trailcam in the front yard.

 

We installed a trail camera in the backyard in June. Here's the six month species list...rabbits, cats, skunks, deer, possums, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and very determined (but as yet, 'baffled') raccoons. Not shown - squirrels.

 

Christmas in Toronto

 

When she locked eyes with me and licked her lips I thought we had a connection. But in the end she turned her back on me.

 

The Aquarium.

 

On the GO Train heading to the Aquarium.

 

A Red=breasted Merganser.

 

Hooded Merganser braving the elements.

 

Kinda cool at Cootes Paradise a few minutes ago.

 

This young Wood Duck is just shy of achieving full pretty boy status but he's still quite handsome.

 

Another nature hike.

Hendrie Valley, Royal Botanical Gardens
 

You know that summer's over when the Dark-eyed Juncos show up.

 

Seventy-ish Great Egrets roosting during the Harvest Moon (October 6, 2025)

 

Great Egret

 

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Fun hike.

RBG - Arboretum

The Hermit Thrush came out of hiding for a few moments.

Behind the Walmart.
 

A Belted Kingfisher.

 

Last night's supermoon emerging from the cloud bank then later when it was free from the clouds and atmospheric pollutants.

It's seldom a mistake to go fishing at dusk. Great Egret.