The sunrises too have been sights to see.
Through the trees, I saw the day was dawning beautifully!
Through the fog, another day dawned in a spectacular way!
Do you see what I see?
Yes, the shades are sweet but do you see something even sweeter?
On this day instead of the fog clearing soon as it was forecasted to do, it grew thicker. While I was navigating my way through the fog, I watched a herd of deer navigate their way through the fog and the river. This was the last deer to cross.
through it all, I admired the reflections
Through it all, brightness appeared!
Orange-crowned Warbler
On the clear days, there was much in the way of bird migration activity to be seen! A flock of White-throated Sparrows found a feast! This angle clearly shows why this Sparrow is called White-throated. They were sharing space with a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers.
one of the many Yellow-rumped Warblers
Between the Sparrows and the Warblers, many Cedar Waxwings were feasting also!
The sweetest sight of all over the past few days was this Great Horned Owl. It was not that far up in the tree. We spoke softly while admiring it. The Owl needs its naps as it navigates migration. Sweet dreams! I feel fortunate to have seen this Great Horned Owl and also a Long-eared Owl over the past few weeks.
My favourite shades of summer's end are not only the Orange/Golden Larch Needles but moreso the Orange/Red Maple Leaves. Maple Trees do not thrive in Calgary's weather. They do better in eastern Canada and on the west coast. The Maple Leaf is displayed on our Canadian Flag. I like what it represents!
I find cheer and colour help get me through life's hiccups!
Hello Alexandra,
ReplyDeleteI hope nothing serious happened and all is well. I enjoyed your outing, the sunrise and deer are beautiful sights.
I love all the sweet birds and the cool owl is a favorite. Have a great day and a happy week ahead.
There was lots of beauty and sweetness to experience during these outings. I hope your week is going well so far!
DeleteCheer and colour are great antidotes for life's hiccups. I hope yours will soon disappear. Love the mist and how wonderful to see the deer moving through the landscape. And the Great Horned Owl is such a wonderful creature to interact with.
ReplyDeleteA guy was down river from me, the deer crossed directly in front of him. This same guy caught a photo of the Owl while it yawned! I should stick close by this guy!
DeletePS Alexandra,
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up and sharing your post. I always enjoy your photos and art work.
Beautiful captures of the birds and deer. Have a great day and happy week ahead.
I am glad your critter party extends into Monday, I could not get things together enough to join in on Saturday or Sunday.
DeleteIt seems the Yellow-rumped Warbler was watching the phographer. Also like the owl. Great photo of such marvelous creatures.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you Giorgio, it looked directly at me as if to say hurry up and take the photo!
DeleteGreat, unique photos & your water colours are spectacular! (& yes, ❤️ I see what you see. I always look for them now). ❤️Norma
ReplyDeleteDo you see what else I see?
Delete🦌without the antlers…had to enlarge the photo! ❤️Norma
DeleteHappy sigh. So lovely to see those misty moody photos and many beautiful feathered creatures. The maple tree is definitely one of my favourites in autumn. B x
ReplyDeleteI miss seeing the colours of the maple trees but do enjoy the other autumn shades that are dominant here.
DeleteIt’s good to see this expression of support for our maple leaf during a time when some in Alberta are advocating for separation.
ReplyDeleteLove maple leaves and our Flag!
DeleteAwesome photos. It pays to get up early for your photos.
ReplyDeleteSeeing beautiful sights early sets the tone for the balance of the day!
DeleteI'm sorry about the hiccups and hope by today, this evening, they are a thing of the past. Your photos are magnificent. As you know, we both are focusing on fog in our current posts. Oh, yours reminds me of Brigadoon, a village (OK, a shoreline) emerging in the mist -- complete with deer. Timing is everything and you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteI understand at this time of year with the water level low, the deer cross back and forth twice during the day. People go just to see and photograph them while they cross. The fog this time was an added bonus!
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