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White Breasted Nuthatch, Found At The Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area

White Breasted Nuthatch, Found At The Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area

Dec 31, 2011
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I saw this tiny White Breasted Nuthatch [Sitta carolinensis] for the first time many years ago, probably 5 years ago at the Roger's Reservoir. The photo wasn't the best as I was shooting across the river, but it made my birding list. Read More »
White Winter-y Town Of Aurora, The Beautiful Sheppard’s Bush Stills

White Winter-y Town Of Aurora, The Beautiful Sheppard’s Bush Stills

Dec 30, 2011
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The snow arrived just in time for the 'after Christmas' holiday. We have been blessed with unusual warmer weather this season that was extended all the way to Christmas Day. Read More »
Barefoot Running, Nordic Walking, Something I Never Tried

Barefoot Running, Nordic Walking, Something I Never Tried

Dec 21, 2011
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Few months ago while walking on the Nokiidaa Trail Link boardwalk a barefoot runner ran by. That was kind of odd to see someone running barefoot. Not new to me. Read More »
Black Widow Spider Found In A Bag Full Of Grapes, And Free To Good Home, Dahhh

Black Widow Spider Found In A Bag Full Of Grapes, And Free To Good Home, Dahhh

Few nights ago I was watching the CP24 news about the Black Widow spider that was found in a bag of grapes. This is not a first time I heard that. So they talked about this and that about the spider. Read More »
Sheppard House Green Face Lift, Home To Windfall Ecology Centre

Sheppard House Green Face Lift, Home To Windfall Ecology Centre

Back in mid October I took some pictures of the Sheppard House. When we got there a lot changed since our last visit. The house was surrounded by the scaffold, information signs placed around and some trees cut down. Read More »
Tree Mummies Found, Winter Ready Nokiidaa Trail Ready For Weather Moodswings

Tree Mummies Found, Winter Ready Nokiidaa Trail Ready For Weather Moodswings

I always thought that the evergreen trees were designed to withstand harsh winter weather. Yet here we are protecting trees by wrapping them with burlap type of material. Read More »
Sunday Break, Case Wood Lot, Painted Yellow

Sunday Break, Case Wood Lot, Painted Yellow

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always it is all about Town of Aurora. Enjoy! Read More »
Only The Unleashed Wildlife Allowed In Sheppard’s Bush, Unless Dogs Are

Only The Unleashed Wildlife Allowed In Sheppard’s Bush, Unless Dogs Are

I just wish that Town of Aurora posted fines on their signs throughout the town and enforced them for walking with unleashed dogs and for dogs pooping and owners not scooping after their dogs. Read More »
Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Last week I read a story about the 30 lb turtle that was saved in Aurora by the Hadley Grange residents and the police. I never thought that our pond would have something that big. Read More »
Canine Leash-Free-Park, Found Parking On Industrial Parkway To Access The Arboretum

Canine Leash-Free-Park, Found Parking On Industrial Parkway To Access The Arboretum

Oct 2, 2011
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I always walk to and enter the Arboretum from the Industrial Parkway and St. John's Sideroad intersection. It cannot be missed. It has wooden pergola on the East side of St. John's sideroad built by the Home Depot in Aurora. Read More »
Oh Summer Is Almost Over, Fall Accents, Town’s Chaotic Communication

Oh Summer Is Almost Over, Fall Accents, Town’s Chaotic Communication

Climatologist say that we are for a nice warm fall, and I am glad. I picked up some little accents of fall the other day walking Nokiidaa Trail boardwalk, and here they are. Chaotic communication - what is that? Read More »
Turkey Oak Furry Acorn, Learned Something New Today

Turkey Oak Furry Acorn, Learned Something New Today

Sep 8, 2011
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During our short trip to the Nokiidaa Trail Link today I spotted furry looking acorn, something I never seen before. At first I thought may be the oak tree was sick. Read More »
Autumn Imagination, Nature’s Abstract Art

Autumn Imagination, Nature’s Abstract Art

Sep 8, 2011
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My favorite artist is nature. My favorite art is nature's abstract. In this time of the year, ending summer, you can find all kinds of moss, fungi and mushrooms growing on the tree trunks. Read More »
Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

'Fast, fast the flying Great Blue Heron! Over there, look over there!' - she directed me. 'Here do you see Green Heron? Come here. Can you see him?' - she pointed out. Read More »