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.

More Photos of My Dandelion Jelly,

OK, so I am obsessed with my new camera and had to get some pics of my Dandelion Jelly (the other pics were mostly from my phone).

Dandelion Jelly

Homemade Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion Jelly

I already blogged about this earlier so I'm just adding the new photos now.  I ate this jelly on toast for breakfast and dinner and it is so good!  So pretty and light and sunshiny!  I'm going to save some for winter so I can experience the taste of spring in December, lol.

May 18, 2020, Morning Birds and Bees and Squirrel in my Backyard, with new Camera

More pics of Birds!

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I've been having fun with my new camera.  I was up early and outside, on this gloomy overcast day.  It's supposed to rain but so far has held off.

Huge Bumble Bee on Lungwort Flower

I made a cup of coffee, put it in a thermal cup, and went outside to try get photos before the rain started.  The first thing I saw was this absolutely enormous bumble bee in the Lungwort.

Bumble Bee on Lungwort flower

Lungwort, aka Pulminaria, aka Hansel and Gretel flowers, grows like crazy in our flower bed. I've always loved them because the plants grow purple and pink flowers on the same plant, which is cool.  Recently I learned that they have historically been used as a medicinal plant to treat asthma, bronchitas, coughs, and sore throat.  People made a tea from the leaves, and also dried the leaves for future use. 

I'd like to try it myself but have to be careful as I am allergic to some natural remedies, including echinacea.  

It's a beautiful flower, and the bee seems to agree.

Mama squirrel. 

Next, this mama squirrel entered the yard, looking for food.  I am going to put some peanuts out for her later.  She's a big squirrel, and was very timid. 

White Crowned Sparrow with orange half

White Crowned Sparrow with Orange half.

Next, a flock of White Crowned Sparrows joined me.  I've always called them Skunk Birds because of the striped head and only learned the real name recently, lol.  I put out an orange in hopes of attracting a Baltimore Oriole, but the Sparrows seemed to love it.

White Crowned Sparrow

Here's a better view of the White Crown. Such cute little birds, and super active.  They like to hop all over the garden and lawn, and it was funny to watch them kick at the grass and dirt with their tiny little feet, in order to kick up bugs (I'm guessing).

White Crowned Sparrow eating a seed

They also really love the Black Oil sunflower seeds. 

Next, the Goldfinches came to visit.  They are camera shy birds and I had a hard time getting a good photo of them. 

Goldfinch eating

White Crowned Sparrow and Goldfinch on the feeder

This pretty male (above) kept hiding on the other side of the feeder. 

Underside of Goldfinch, lol

I had fun but it was so cold and damp I needed my winter coat, in late May!  It was supposed to warm up today but it hasn't; maybe tomorrow.

I hope you are all staying safe.