Tag Archives: Spring

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Windy Wednesday

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I know it’s supposed to be “Wordless Wednesday,” but when I took these photos the wind definitely had the upper hand over Okanagan Lake.

We had 18C (64F) but with the wind coming straight out of the north there was a bit of a cool edge. I was glad I had my windbreaker.

This section of beach is set aside for dogs. This one was really enjoying his soft frisbee and how far the wind would take it. Doggie heaven for sure!

The azaleas are blooming but the wind was blowing so hard that I had trouble getting a click.

A few metres away from the lake it was much warmer and the wind was much tamer. Spring does have its quirks but it’s beautiful nonetheless.

Happy Wednesday.

nature, Photography

More Busy Birds

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It’s a busy time of year for birds. They’re migrating, or nesting, or getting ready to nest. I’ve noticed that many of the mallard ducks have paired up.

This couple seemed quite content until another male tried to interrupt. That action caused the female to fly away.

A bit later, I saw her surrounded by four males, all trying to get her attention. She took off again; apparently she wasn’t impressed with their behaviour.

I’ve seen this lone coot in the same location for a few days in a row now. Today I realised that her/his partner is already sitting on a well-concealed nest at the water’s edge. Unlike mallards, coots mate for life and share the work of incubating, protecting and raising their young.

I hope to see the amazingly colourful coot chicks – they are orange and red and only turn black when they reach adulthood – in four or five weeks when their parents will begin teaching them how to survive in the water.

Happy Sunday.

nature, Photography

It’s April

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And in keeping with the old saying, April showers …

… and more and more showers (appearing as snow in the mountains) …

… bring May flowers …

… or mid-April flowers, when the arrowleaf balsamroot, also known as the Okanagan sunflower, begins to bloom. They are profuse, have a beautiful scent, and are a perfect spring start!

Happy Saturday.