Category Archives: Nova Scotia

Eastern Chipmunk

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Katherine

An eastern chipmunk gathering seeds. A characteristic of chipmunks is their large cheek pouches that they use to carry their winter supply of food to storage areas. My spill proof chipmunk feeder in action

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Just a lobster

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

A lobster head on the breakwater at Delaps Cove

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Delaps Cove – Scotia Breeze 04

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

The fishing boat Scotia Breeze 04 in Delaps Cove at low tide

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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic – ships figure heads

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

Figureheads at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Sambro Island Lighthouse Lens

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

The First Order Fresnel Lens that was used on the Sambro Island Lighthouse from 1906 until 1967. The lens is on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Builder: Barbier, Bernard & TurennePlace Built: Paris, FranceType: First Order Fresnel … Continue reading →

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Halifax – Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

One of the intricate ship models at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Halifax statue – The Sailor

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

The Sailor – on the Halifax waterfront near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Ellershouse Wind Farm

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Katherine

Bullfrog Power partnered with the Towns of Antigonish, Berwick, and Mahone Bay, as well as energy developer Minas Energy, to launch the first independent wind farm in Nova Scotia – a four-turbine project. In 2017, Ellershouse Wind Farm added three … Continue reading →