The warmer weather livened up the neighbourhood with critters moving about.
I have been invaded by a flock of pidgeons. Too much feed at my birdfeeder?
This one checks me out from the telephone cable running through the yard…
gives me a wink…
… then the hard look …
While this pair cruise in the Still River
This Pileated Woodpecker checks out another new Hydro Pole:
First one way ….
Then the other ..
In the distance two male Bufflehead Ducks escorting a lady Bufflehead.
First Mourning Cloak of the year, on Tramway Rd, Byng Inlet. Judging by its good shape, I suspect that it has just emerged from its winter cryo-preservation.
Eastern Phoebe in the tag alders looking for flying insects to catch.
Ring-necked Duck, which does have a very faint ring around its neck.
Unknown fly in the sun near Alban.
Painted Turtle catching some rays in the Old Still River Road stream.
Oft-photographed spot on the Skerryvore Community Road, which I often visit on my way back from Parry Sound.
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Thank you, “they’re back” and it’s delightful to see as well as hear them. I’ve seen several Mourning Cloaks, as well as their “cousins”. xoxo
I haven’t seen any more Mourning Cloaks — in spite of the warm weather. Which cousins are you seeing?
t
I’ve been noticing the Ring Necked Duck around, but not totally sure of name, thanks Tom.
It took me a long time and many photos to see the very faint ring around the neck of those duck. The ring on the beak is much more prominent.
I love the animal and bird photos! Fabulous!
It is great fun trying to get those photos!