Saturday, March 5, 2011

Pine Cones - 2011 Project 365 - Day 64 of 365


"Pine Cones"

Day 64 of 365

A large pine tree is heavily loaded with pine cones and snow. Taken in Pavan Park, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Fence Sitting - Photo of the Day - March 5th, 2011


"Fence Sitting"

A red squirrel perches on the rail of a driftwood fence, trying to decide whether he wishes to approach closer to get a treat. Captured in Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Whitby, Ontario, Canada.


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Friday, March 4, 2011

American Tree Sparrow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 63 of 365

American Tree Sparrow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 63 of 365
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"American Tree Sparrow"

Day 63 of 365

An American Tree Sparrow is digging through the freshly fallen snow looking for the seeds that were left there for the birds only a day sooner. Taken at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Waterton Ram - Photo of the Day - March 4th, 2011

"Waterton Ram"

A Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram wanders the streets of Waterton in Waterton Lakes National Park, Southern Alberta, Canada.

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Shadow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 62 of 365

Shadow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 62 of 365
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"Shadow"

Day 62 of 365

Two prairie dogs were out playing in the snow at Park Lake Provincial Park in Lethbridge, Alberta. I wasn't aware that they come out to play in the snow...maybe its a sign of spring coming soon. And...shouldn't he be afraid of his shadow???

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Coulee Peak - Photo of the Day - March 3rd, 2011

Coulee Peak - Photo of the Day - March 3rd, 2011
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"Coulee Peak"

A photo of one of the coulees glowing in the sunset on a warm winter day. Taken at Pavan Park, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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Male American Goldfinch (Non-breeding) - 2011 Project 365 - Day 60 of 365

Male American Goldfinch (Non-breeding) - 2011 Project 365 - Day 61 of 365
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"Male American Goldfinch (Non-breeding)"

Day 61 of 365

A male American Goldfinch was playing in the bushes and eating seeds at Pavan Park in Lethbridge, Alberta on a nice, sunny but very cold winter day.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Blue Peafowl - Photo of the Day - March 2nd, 2011

Blue Peafowl - Photo of the Day - March 2nd, 2011
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"Blue Peafowl"

The blue peafowl females are 86 cm in length, while the male measure up to 2.1 m during the breeding season (most of which is tail). The peacock has iridescent blue-green plumage with elongated tail feathers, each of which has an 'eye' on it. He uses these bright colours to help attract mates during the mating, but they also serve to make him more obvious to predators (obviously not enhancing his survival abilities). This 'hindrance' for the male is an excellent example of sexual selection, which doesn't always select for the best survivor, but will select for the most prodigious. Peahens, on the other hand, are mostly brown, which is handy in camouflaging them while they sit on the nests. Male peafowl also have spurs on the backs of their long legs that they will use occasionally during the mating season. Peafowl do have wings and can, in fact, fly. They just don't do it very often.

Photo taken at the Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Red Barn - 2011 Project 365 - Day 60 of 365

The Red Barn - 2011 Project 365 - Day 60 of 365
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"The Red Barn"

Day 60 of 365

While driving down the country roads on the way to the mountains this brightly painted red barn stands out as an inviting landmark.

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Come Sail Away - Photo of the Day - March 1st, 2011

Come Sail Away - Photo of the Day - March 1st, 2011
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"Come Sail Away"

Three sail-boats drift into a sheltered bay just south of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

River of Ice and Snow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 59 of 365

River of Ice and Snow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 59 of 365
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"River of Ice and Snow"

Day 59 of 365

With the icy cold winds of the past few days and the temperatures plummeting into the sub zero's, the river is all frozen over once again.

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Winking or Peeking? - Photo of the Day - February 28th, 2011


"Winking or Peeking?"

A barred owl takes a quick look at who is looking at him...or was he already looking and just winking at his observers?

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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Windmills in the Snow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 58 of 365

Windmills in the Snow - 2011 Project 365 - Day 58 of 365
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"Windmills in the Snow"

Day 58 of 365

A row of windmills sit high on snow covered foothills against a bright blue sky. Taken near Pincher Creek, Alberta.

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High Level Bridge In Winter - Photo of the Day - February 27th, 2011

High Level Bridge In Winter - Photo of the Day - February 27th, 2011
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"High Level Bridge In Winter"

The High Level Bridge in stretches across the wide expanse of the snow covered landscape of Old Man River valley.

Captured from the grounds of the Galt Museum in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

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