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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 »
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 »
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 »
WONDER® Bread-y Power Of Public Opinion, Makeover

WONDER® Bread-y Power Of Public Opinion, Makeover

Last night we were driving on Bayview Street in Aurora when a new radio commercial about the WONDER® bread makeover started to play. So, the WONDER® bread got complete makeover 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 »
A Spoon Appearing In Parks, Timbers Park, Then Sheppard’s Bush

A Spoon Appearing In Parks, Timbers Park, Then Sheppard’s Bush

If I find another spoon in our town in the park I will declare that there is some kind of spoon trend evolving. Last month I found a spoon on the bench at the Timbers Park. Read More »
Rotary Park, Some New Improvements, Looking Great So Far

Rotary Park, Some New Improvements, Looking Great So Far

Oct 18, 2011
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Look out for the Rotary Park new look on the Gurnett Street. Back in May 2011 I took some pictures of the park, but I never got to take the side on the Gurnett Street. 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 »
Will Curious George Ever Stop Smoking? Impacts & Ignorance

Will Curious George Ever Stop Smoking? Impacts & Ignorance

I hate cigarette smoke, but the most I hate when others do not obey the rules. The reason for this post is my observation made on the weekend while shopping at the Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket. 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 »