Well, this has been a very pleasant week-end with numerous wildlife sightings. I went up to Mount Royal early Saturday morning and saw a fox immediately. It was trotting across an open area in the cemetery and then up a wooded embankment and off to the left on the ridge. I watched it carefully to see if it approached any of the denning areas that I know about but it simply disappeared among the trees. I am wondering if there will be fox kits this year. Another nice sighting was of a Cooper's Hawk. Also, I saw my first Woodchuck of the spring and after initially running away from me, it turned and walked directly towards me! It was only a few feet away and I was able to get some photos.
Today I went to a local woodland park and saw Chickadees, Goldfinches (in their "gold" attire now), House finches, Gray Squirrels and two Voles! I was very happy watching one Vole in particular and got some shots of it. I can't wait for Easter week-end to see what another week's progress of Spring brings.
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I'm glad I checked before turning the computer off for the night. I thought you might post on a Sunday evening. Whereabouts on Mount Royal do you trek? Is it somewhere off the beaten path? I am thinking the Beaver Lake to Chalet part, which is all that I am familiar with. You can answer here or by email, whichever you choose. Or not at all ... but I know you will.
ReplyDeleteI've very much enjoyed reading some of your blog posts. Your photos are wonderful. What is the red breasted bird? Haven't seen one like it before.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful selection of wildlife, and great photos of them! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie - thanks for your kind words. The red breasted bird is a House Finch. Not a very interesting name for such an attractive little bird (who also has a lovely song).
ReplyDeleteHi Flightplot - thanks for your nice words too!
In case anyone is wondering, I already replied to Anvilcloud by email. :-)