autumn days

After arriving at two separate Parks outside the city only to see loads of construction vehicles and some closures at both (I should have done my homework), my third choice became Elliston Park. By this time I had almost lost total interest in doing anything other than heading back home. I was here, a very slight interest remained, I made the most of it!  There was no ice whatsoever in the lake, the ducks and geese swam freely throughout.  

female & male Mallard

Great White-fronted Goose (juvenile)

I recognize what this male Common Goldeneye is up to!

He put on a show.....

.....splashing about!

He was working at making an impression on her, the female Common Goldeneye.

I spent about an hour strolling about the Park.  It felt good to have done something after all that unnecessary driving around. I did wonder with all this gorgeous weather so late in the year, would the wildlife be confused!  

"My Name is Maverick"

If you have been following me since June then you will know I wrote and illustrated a children's book about a Canada Goose Gosling.  The title of the book is "My Name is Journey", I shared information about it here blog post.  I had three requests to purchase copies but I declined the offers. During the time of putting the book together, I was on a very personal journey of my own. Being deeply creative helped me along and I now feel I successfully reached the end of that journey. I still have a connection to the book but I've let the possessiveness of it go. I am happily beginning another journey, it's called "My Name is Maverick"! It's about a Bald Eagle Eaglet!

a recent watercolour painting

This unusually warm dry weather we are experiencing locally, so late in autumn, has been great for easily getting around while being out & about. Bodies of water are open, trails are dry, roadways are clear. It confuses my mind while my soul yearns for otherwise. Stay Tuned!