After The Snowfall

This shot was taken the morning after we got a fluffy snowfall which resulted in nice smooth contours in the snow. I especially like the softness where the snow meets the water. It was a beautiful morning  to wander about.

Winter On The Football Field

As I passed by one of our high schools I noticed that the whole football field was being used as a home base by hundreds of Canada Geese. I had to poke my camera through a hole in the chain link fence so couldn't get them all into the shot. It was interesting to see all the heads turn to look at me! 

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

A Bit Of Colour

In the midst of our cold and snowy weather the Clivia decided it was a good time to put out some blooms. It is always a pleasant surprise to see the buds and then to watch them open. It is quite a contrast to see the flowers inside the window against a backdrop of snow.

A Butterfly

This sign with all the information about the Mourning Cloak Butterfly was attached to the pole in Yesterday's post. I had never heard of this butterfly but will be on the lookout come spring. I assume that the info and photo were put up by local resident Dave Beadle who is a noted illustrator of wildlife especially birds and moths. He is the author of the Peterson guide to Moths of Southeastern North America.

Another Laneway

As I wandered around a couple of weeks ago I spotted this sign for one of our laneways.  It seemed like an unusual name for a lane but someone had left a sign to explain what Mourning Cloak is all about. I'll share it with you tomorrow. 

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

Snowy Deck

 This pic was taken last Tuesday after we had a snow storm on Monday. I showed you the same scene on Sunday when I sat out in the sun but this day it was -11˚C and windy so I took this pic through a window. What a difference a bit of sun can make!

Blue Bird

This was a nice discovery on a rather dull day as I wandered along a laneway trying to avoid close contact with people. I love how the door is so nicely painted while the frame around it looks so weathered. I could see no artist name on this one.  

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.