29-Mar-2023
Hairy woodpecker, female
Her mate disappeared across the ravine and she seems to be wondering where he is.
29-Mar-2023
American red squirrel
Taking a rest after gnawing on the walnut.
29-Mar-2023
American robin
Robins, some of whom overwinter in the region, are much more abundant now.
29-Mar-2023
Northern cardinal, male
These birds always standout, even more against a backdrop of snow.
29-Mar-2023
Black-capped chickadee
Probably everyone's favourite bird for their relentlessly cheery demeanour, even on the coldest of days.
29-Mar-2023
Black-capped chickadee and Northern cardinal
Sharing the seeds someone put on the bench
29-Mar-2023
Mallards
The pond has both open water and a thin skin of ice. Here a pair of mallards are taking advantage of the open section.
29-Mar-2023
Willow catkins
The big willow on the west end of the pond reliably produces masses of catkins in spring.
29-Mar-2023
Bench by the pond
While there are some bare patches of ground, the FWG is mostly covered by snow, and here the snow is deeply piled around the bench overlooking the pond.
29-Mar-2023
Amphibian pond
Looking northwest from the bridge across the pond.
29-Mar-2023
Amphibian pond
Looking southeast across the pond; here the skin of ice is more noticeable than in the previous shot.
20-Mar-2023
Northern cardinal, male
A couple of male cardinals, along with a female (next photo) were enjoying the sun at the garden today.
20-Mar-2023
Northern cardinal, female
Diane caught a beautiful shot of this female cardinal waiting her turn at the feeder.
20-Mar-2023
House finch, male
Gorgeous male house finch sitting in full sunlight for this great photo taken by Diane.