There were about ten plus seven swans a swimming rather than just seven that arrived back at Carburn Park for the winter so the plan for today was to go see them for myself. While that was the main purpose, I would check in on the Carburn Bald Eagles also. I was last here two weeks ago, the weather changed over that period of time so I expected the area to have a very different look and feel. After crossing the bridge I looked back to see the sun was on the verge of rising.
The light pillars caught my eye during this sunrise!
following the trail towards the river
the paved path towards where the Bald Eagles hang out
......a Juvenile Bald Eagle flew in. It landed in the tall trees at the left in the above photo. Its perching place was deep in the trees. I watched for a few more minutes then went on my way.
This Trumpeter Swan was my muse for the watercolour painting at the first of this post.
It was a challenge to photograph them, the cold air created a foggy like look over the water.
Also the Canada Geese plus the Ducks stayed close by.
There were mostly Adult Swans with a couple of Juveniles.
This Juvenile stuck close by this Adult.
Common Goldeneye, Canada Goose, Juvenile Trumpeter Swan
a frosty view
As I was driving out of the parking lot, an Adult Bald Eagle flew overhead heading for the usual hangout area. Dang... but I was not going back, I was heading home! I felt content with seeing the Trumpeter Swans. The drive home along the "Deerfoot 500" was just as sketchy as the drive there. I breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed once I pulled into my parking park at home!
Hello Alexandra,
ReplyDeleteYou are the brave one out walking in temperatures of -24. We are lucky you did get out there, the swans photos are lovely and a great capture of the juvenile eagle. The sunrise looks pretty and I like the geese and ducks too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great week. PS, thanks so much for leaving me a comment.