These ladies are awaiting a new adventure in their lives.
The Powassan Treasure Mill is their home at present.
Birds on Nosbonsing
For whatever reason, this summer has seen a real paucity of wildlife on the shores of Lake Nosbonsing.
This morning I took some time in the boat and went looking for shorebirds. There are lots of gulls and cormorants but the population of Great Blue Herons and Kingfishers has been sparse all summer.
I got lucky today in that I spied a kingfisher on a perch who permitted me two shots from long distance before he flew off.
A blue heron flew in and landed nearby giving me a chance to sneak up on him a bit, but he was quite wary.
This is only the fourth Heron that I have seen on the lake this summer. Most other summers they are quite plentiful.
Is this the “New Normal”?
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Wassi River Summer
Late summer on the Wassi River. Two treatments.
Preferences?
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Pimisi Bay
Pimisi Bay is a good spot to launch for a canoe trip down the Mattawa River.
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Late Summer in Chisolm
The colour and texture of Chisolm Township is evident at this time of year.
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Old Fashioned
I’ve always thought of Hollyhocks as a bit of an old-fashioned flower, popular when I was young (a long time ago) and reminiscent to me of how gardens looked in the 1930’s and 40’s. Warm nostalgia runs through my mind whenever I see them.
Today’s rain reminded me that I had these photographs from Sweetman’s Garden in my files.
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Lake Nosbonsing Loon Family
This small loon family was having breakfast when we encountered them on the waters of Lake Nosbonsing.
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Osprey Family
A few years ago an osprey nest appeared on the cross-arms of a power pole in North Bay. In order to prevent electrical outages and to protect the birds from electrocution and hydro workers who might have to work on the pole, a new one was installed and the lines moved.
The pole with it’s nest was left in place and since then it has been occupied at this time of year to raise a family.
I visited the other day and made these photographs.
Three chicks are in the nest and appear to be close to fledging.
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