Fish Creek Provincial Park
Our intentions were to head off in a direction we had not been before but that did not turn out to be the type of path we wanted. Yet we did discover a new little pond we had not seen before which was being visited by a variety of ducks and birds. We then aimed for a trail we had meandered along before but missed a turn off somewhere along the way and ended up in an area new to both of us. This was a wetlands being enjoyed by many bird and duck species. We saw an American Coot with the white bill, a male Yellow-Headed Blackbird, a Red-Winged Blackbird and a Cormorant. One place we did know for sure how to get to was Annie's Cafe for a sweet speciality beverage to top off our visit!
Bowness & Bowmont Parks
We were in for another nice day to be "out & about" seeking nature in the city. We opted to meet at Bowness Park and work our way around there then head towards Bowmont Park. It was when we arrived at Bowmont that we noticed this is a happening place today. The blossoms and buds are exploding with color and the grass is already looking like a carpet of green. We heard birds, saw ducks, dodged dogs all the while catching up on lifes' happenings. BUT, what captured our attention for about thirty minutes and making it a highlight of our day was how a Mother Duck cared for her babies!
finding fulfilment enjoying springtime in the city
Enjoyed “birding” with you at Fish Creek & so wish I had been with you to see the escapades of the ducklings.....would have been so cute to watch! Norma
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