Richard mentioned that he thought he’d seen the aurora out the north window. I looked out and sure enough it was! I changed the lens, changed settings, grabbed my tripod and headed out to turn off the yard light. Continue reading 20220828 Aurora Borealis
We were happy to hear they were setting off fireworks for July 1 Canada Day celebrations at Dunnet Regional Park. We could see a lion face in this one. A cat with arms up. A flower. A palm tree. Of course, the colours were beautiful and before we knew it, it was all over. Thanks to everyone who made this happen. Continue reading Dunnet Fireworks 2022
We were pleased this spring to see Mama Hoo had laid two eggs in the same barrel nest in our quonset. We set up the cameras and enjoyed watching this pair. Some of this year’s highlights include a drop-in visit from a sparrow, Mama Hoo uses careful balance returning to the nest, Papa Hoo brings a meal, dream-hooting, and of course, an uninvited guest stays … Continue reading HooCam S6 In an Eggshell
We have checked them a few times and Mama Hoo is never far away. I think she is calling them to the trees, but they are still unable to fly. Soon, my pretties… Continue reading HooCam S4 E5 Empty Nest
In the following video, we have collected some clips over the past couple of weeks of the owl family nesting in one of our buildings. We thought we should share them with you. If you can identify the foot she ingests at about 27:00, please let us know. Continue reading HooCam S4 E4 Half an Hour in HooVille
We needed something we had stored in this building and somehow, the HooCam got knocked and was pointed at the ceiling, so I had to go straighten it up and check the nest. Continue reading A Pair for the Win [HooCam S4 E3]
We went skiing again this morning. It was a little colder but nice and sunny and not too windy in the valley. Continue reading Skiing Long Creek
Some friends took me skiing yesterday. With little to no wind in the forecast, I was excited to get out and enjoy the day. Here is a little aerial video from our excursion down in Dunnet Regional Park near Avonlea. Continue reading Ski Dunnet
I chose to go on a road trip to Kayville, Sk after several friends recommended a number of churches and old school sites in the area. Continue reading Kayville Road Trip
Now I can almost imagine what it was like to live on a farm in the Dirty Thirties. Hubby called from the window that I should come look. There was a sickly brown cloud below the storm clouds. I shut the window, grabbed my camera and we headed out to the car. As I came around the corner of the house, I was hit in the face by flying sand. Continue reading Dust Storm
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