Nature

Beehives, You Will Not Find Them ON Town Facilities

Beehives, You Will Not Find Them ON Town Facilities

Mar 4, 2012
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I had to giggle. It was proposed and then defeated back in January. From the environmental perspective I think that was a very interesting proposal, that is to implement an initiative to place beehives on the roofs of municipal facilities. Read More »
Wildlife Park In Aurora, Yes, Yes, We Must Have One

Wildlife Park In Aurora, Yes, Yes, We Must Have One

I was behind with my newspaper reading this week. It was last night that I finally took the Thursday The Banner/The Era roll of papers from February 2nd and started to look through. Read More »
Coyotes Back In Aurora, February Start Of The Mating Season, Happy Valentines

Coyotes Back In Aurora, February Start Of The Mating Season, Happy Valentines

I have been deliberating - got no pictures of coyotes, have seen couple and no body is emphasizing that coyote mating season starts in February. Read More »
If You Wait Long Enough It Will Come, The Snow, A Soothing Blanket Over The Aurora

If You Wait Long Enough It Will Come, The Snow, A Soothing Blanket Over The Aurora

Jan 27, 2012
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Reading, reading and reading. The concept of library was the best thing ever could happen to us - and we are lucky to have one of a good size here in Aurora. Read More »
Christmas Tree Collection, Oh What A Shame, Short Life Of The Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Collection, Oh What A Shame, Short Life Of The Christmas Tree

Christmas tree collection notices are out in town. On the town's site the message is to remove all decorations, nails, tree stands and plastic tree bags. Read More »
Sunday Break, Are You My Shadow? Aurora Skies

Sunday Break, Are You My Shadow? Aurora Skies

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 »
Sunday Break, Changing Seasons, Happy New Year 2012 Aurorans

Sunday Break, Changing Seasons, Happy New Year 2012 Aurorans

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 »
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, Fascinating Tree Trunk, Yes Here In Aurora

Sunday Break, Fascinating Tree Trunk, Yes Here In Aurora

Nov 20, 2011
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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 »