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20220828 Aurora Borealis

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

avonleadesignAugust 29, 20221 Comment

Dunnet Fireworks 2022

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

avonleadesignJuly 2, 2022Leave a comment

HooCam S6 In an Eggshell

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

avonleadesignMay 30, 20224 Comments

Roche Percee, SK

Roche Percee is an outcrop of the Ravenscrag Formation. It was eroded by water and wind causing voids in the soft sandstone. Isn’t nature amazing?! Continue reading Roche Percee, SK

avonleadesignSeptember 19, 2021September 21, 20212 Comments

Travelmate to Teardrop

I am creating this post to document our journey of remodelling our old popup Travelmate tent trailer into a teardrop trailer that we can use while exploring this wonderful world. We decided to attempt this pandemic project in February 2021. After many years of tenting and travelling by car with a trunk full of gear, we feel now is the time to upgrade to a bed on wheels. Continue reading Travelmate to Teardrop

avonleadesignJune 27, 2021July 10, 20211 Comment

HooCam S4 E5 Empty Nest

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

avonleadesignJune 8, 2021June 8, 20211 Comment
Great Horned Owlets

HooCam S4 E4 Half an Hour in HooVille

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

avonleadesignMay 26, 2021May 25, 20211 Comment

A Pair for the Win [HooCam S4 E3]

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]

avonleadesignMay 9, 20213 Comments

20 Favourites from 2020

Some of my favourites from 2020 have appeared on here before, but some have not. Here they are in no particular order. Continue reading 20 Favourites from 2020

avonleadesignDecember 30, 2020December 30, 20201 Comment

Skiing Long Creek

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

avonleadesignDecember 29, 20201 Comment

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