The perkiest, most energetic bird in the forest at this time of year is definitely the Winter Wren.

 

Momma teaching the kids bad habits.

The sweetest one in the herd out back.

 

She cracks me up.

 

Making sure he's loading the dishwasher properly. Northern Cardinal wife.

 

A Tundra Swan. The main differences between Tundra and Trumpeter Swans are...A: Tundras have a straight bill between the eyes, not V-shaped. B: Tundras have the little patch of yellow under its eyes and C: Tundras are smaller than Trumpeters.

 

Let's Go Pop Pop

 

A Horned Grebe.

 

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