Testing my new Early Sincere Smartglasses on a Walk to Whitefish Island (hand feeding chickadees)

 

https://youtu.be/pBMzALqkVjo

Walks on Whitefish Island/St. Mary's Island

 St. Mary's Island 

Pretty building at the Sault Canal

Cute Squirrel

Young male mallard, just getting in his colors

sunset

duck floating on the clouds

Moon

I love what I call Whitefish Island, but what is really called St. Mary's Island.

It's confusing because the Island is really made up of two separate Islands, connected by a bridge. You have to cross over one bridge to get to the first Island, which is called St. Mary's.  It's a lovely Island that has lots of trails and a boardwalk that meanders over a beaver pond. It loops over to the St. Mary's River and then back through the bush and fields one way, or to lovely butterfly fields the other way.  If you cross the second bridge, you end up on Whitefish Island, which loops around to the St. Mary's River and has a big boardwalk right along the rapids. It's quite lovely as well. 

Depending on my energy levels and the time of day, I either walk both Islands or opt for just the St. Mary's Island.  In my mind, I call both Island's "Whitefish" because the trail along the is called Attikamek, which is Ojibway for Whitefish. Plus both Islands are in the Whitefish Channel of St. Mary' River.  It's a lovely trail, right in the middle of the city, and I love seeing the wildlife.  

Chickadees are tame enough to eat out of your hand, as are chipmunks and squirrels. In the past, I've even had pigeons, a bluejay, and a woodpecker land on my hand and select peanuts or seeds.  I've seen as many as 15 beavers in the pond.  

Cute chippy

Cute chickadee

Albert feeding the chickadees

Me feeding the chickades

The rapids at sunset

Crane or heron resting on a big rock under the bridge

Bridge reflections 

I love this area; it's so beautiful. 

Belleview Park Goslings and Ducklings

Family of Canada Geese at Belleview Park, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

The other day my Dad and I had to go do a curbside pickup.  I order almost all of the stuff we need online, and get it delivered or else book a slot for curbside pickup. I have to go with my Dad because he doesn't have a smart phone and I need the phone to show the receipt at most places.

On the way home, I asked if we could stop at the park so I could walk around and get some fresh air, and see the river.

Luckily my Dad agreed and it was a gorgeous day; warm but not hot, with a nice breeze.  Best of all, the ducks and geese had babies!  I love seeing the fuzzy ducklings and goslings so very much!

The geese were way out in the river and I called to them and told them they had a beautiful family, and they swam right over to me.

They even got out of the river.

The babies walked right up to me.  They were so cute and so fluffy!  I wish I would have had some birdseeds with me.

The duckpond was a lovely shade of green, because of the trees reflecting on the water.

I just love the way the water looks.

So pretty!

I was able to walk right up to this seagull!  I was inches away.  I swear he was posing for me, lol.

It was so nice to see blue sky, water, and green grass and trees.  I wished I could have stayed there forever.

On the way back to the truck, I saw a big freighter in the St. Mary's river.

I zoomed in...

And then zoomed in even more, to see the name of the ship.

It was so cool!

I didn't want to leave...

But Dad was waiting in the truck.  He didn't feel like walking and said he had a nice time sitting in the truck, watching the river.

When I got home the sun was setting.

It was a lovely day.

I hope you are all OK and staying safe. Take care.

More Backyard Bird Photos taken with my New Camera

Hey guys,
I hope you aren't sick of video games and photos.  I'm trying to keep busy during this pandemic and gaming and learning photography is a big help :-).

In the past few days, I've had lots of lovely visitors to the back yard, and I swear some come every day and are getting to know me.  I love the birds so much!  And also the flowers.

I hope you enjoy!

First up, the Goldfinches:

Gorgeous male Goldfinch

Next up the Robin came to visit. He like to stand on the garage roof.

Pretty Robin

Robin on my Garage, carrying an inchworm

 The Grackle also came back yesterday.  He was very puffed up, trying to make himself look big as he chased a Raven all through the sky. I wasn't fast enough to get a photo of the Raven chase but here he is, resting on the garage roof, all fluffy and cute. I think he was probably defending his nest.  I hope the Raven won't get it.

Fluffed up Grackle; so cute

I don't know if this is the same Grackle or not, coming in for a snack.  I had to spy on him through the bean poles because he is very timid.

Last, but not least, a flock of pigeons has been visiting every day, and this one in particular is getting very used to me and seems unafraid. He or she lets me get quite close and cocks his or her head when I talk, lol.

Pigeon in front of apple blossoms

Pigeon in front of lilacs 

Friendly pigeon

Pigeon listening to me 

I am really enjoying my new camera, immensely.  I can't wait until I can start to walk at my favorite nature trail again.  It's closed due to covid 19.