Category Archives: nature

Lines in the sand

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Katherine

Gilbert’s Cove, on the shore of Baie Sainte-Marie The tide and wind combine to deposit lines of natural debris such as sea weed, shells, and bits and pieces of wood to create lines in the sand – lines that show … Continue reading →

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A nature moment

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Katherine

Speckled alder cones at Gilbert’s Cove, on the shore of Baie Sainte-Marie

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A nature moment

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Katherine

A nature moment – Gilbert’s Cove on the shore of Baie Sainte-Marie

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A. Seagull

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Katherine

Arthur Seagull – my first Nova Scotia seagull

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Lily Lake

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Katherine

Lily Lake – Moshers Corner Lily Lake, also known as Cogmagun Pond is a small lake that is pretty, but home to ticks. I really dislike ticks and was grossed out to find myself covered in them.

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The Heron Rookery

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Katherine

A respectful look at a Heron rookery

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Sailing on a windless day

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Katherine

There are three choices on a windless day: Anchor Use the motor Drift with the currents and tide. Have the crew man the oars…

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Eastern Grey Squirrel

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Katherine

Behold – the Eastern Grey Squirrel starring me down in Ottawa. Black squirrels are melanistic grey squirrels, just like a black panther is to a leopard. The black ones are said to be slightly more tolerant of cold and camouflage … Continue reading →

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A bit of Burgoyne

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Katherine

A bit of Burgoyne Bay – Salt Spring Island

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The mouth of the Avon River

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Katherine

The mouth of the Avon River as it flows into the Minas Basin, viewed from a bluff at Avonport Station. Blue Beach is to the right on the shore of the Avon, the Kempt Shore across the Minas Basin in … Continue reading →

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