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Marmot Sightings

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We have a large marmot colony living nearby in the rock breakwater next to an area of the lake.

They are awake, active and very healthy looking after their hibernation.
They will allow people to observe them but getting too close makes them nervous and they will disappear into their large communal burrow below the rocks.
I love how they are constantly greeting each other with great affection and murmurings.

All marmots, including the ones above, are protected in British Columbia, especially the Vancouver Island marmots which have been brought back from the brink of extinction but whose numbers are still critically low.

Happy Tuesday.

nature, Photography

March in Review I

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Although March can be a rather iffy month when it comes to weather, I did get some photos that I liked.

Ducks and fish together in the Japanese garden koi pond. They paid no attention to each other.

Evening lake reflection …

… and a rosy reflection goose.

Okanagan Lake from a beach in Naramata …

… and visiting spring deer.

Easter greetings. 🐇

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Umbria, Italy

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We are enjoying the Italian portion of our vacation with most of our time concentrated in Umbria. This region is known for vineyards, olive groves, …

Umbria, Italy

Tricia from Travels Through My Lens recently travelled through Italy’s beautiful Umbria and has written this very interesting post about it illustrated with her gorgeous photos. Please click the link above to see her post in its entirety.