A ranch sign south of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan near Spring Valley.
The beautiful view made for an enjoyable drive through the countryside.
Photographed on October 26, 2017.
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Friday, March 10, 2023
Thursday, March 09, 2023
Red Rock Coulee
Some late summer fun a few years ago. Since I'm my own boss I decided to give myself the afternoon off and take a drive in the country. A visit to Red Rock Coulee was long overdue...it's always a captivating and wondrous experience to walk amongst the ancient boulders. Enjoy!
A word of caution: the coulee is home to several wild animals including scorpions and rattlesnakes so keep an eye out for them during your visit. I've nearly stepped on a rattler more than once but thanks to its rattle I got out of the way in time. The rattlers blend seamlessly into the landscape and are difficult to spot so be vigilant. And, if you pick up a rock there may be a scorpion beneath it so be prepared.
All that said, Red Rock Coulee is a wonderful natural area well worth visiting. Nature is often a little more than what one bargained for...and for me, that's a good thing.
Photographed north of Etzikom Alberta on September 20, 2017.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
I'm Hiding
Gardening in Pat's yard a couple of summers ago...
This little ground squirrel would "hide" in the drain pipe whenever I passed by...then as soon as I rounded the corner was quickly back to eating the johnny-jump-ups. Cute little bugger anyway.
Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 30, 2021.
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Squirrelly
I was out at Daisy's house in Elkwater to shovel some snow a few days ago.
No sooner had I picked up the shovel when the resident squirrel started chattering excitedly at me. I'm sure he or she knows there's no serious threat but one must stand one's ground, right? Pretty cute from this human's perspective.
Less than an hour later I was finished and everything was back to normal...much to the squirrel's delight I'm sure.
Photographed in Elkwater, Alberta on February 3, 2023
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Out for a Walk
An off-leash area where dogs can simply enjoy doing "dog stuff."
Looks like she's doing just that. Good for her.
Photographed near Police Point Park in Medicine Hat, Alberta on January 11, 2023.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Nice Day for a Swim...
...if you're a beaver.
Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on January 11, 2023.
Thursday, January 05, 2023
Reesor Lake
Some shots of Reesor Lake taken about three months ago. The combination of colours, light and reflections were captivating to say the least. Enjoy!
Photographed in the Cypress Hills of Alberta on October 3, 2022.
Saturday, December 31, 2022
A Collection of Favourites
A collection of personal favourites from the past year.
Windflowers near Andrew, Alberta.
June 26, 2022
A Richardson's ground squirrel near Eagle Butte, Alberta.
June 12, 2022
Native ferns near Somme, Manitoba.
August 21, 2022
Flax flowers at Tompkins, Saskatchewan.
July 21, 2022
Mister "Fetch" Dog near Stone, Saskatchewan.
May 9, 2022
Mama goose and goslings at Medicine Hat, Alberta.
May 14, 2022
Wildflowers near Trembowla, Manitoba.
July 23, 2022
Cotoneaster berries in Glenboro, Manitoba.
August 17, 2022
A frog near Senkiw, Manitoba.
August 22, 2022
Just before sunrise at Gimli, Manitoba.
October 20, 2022
A pair of thirteen-lined ground squirrels near Olha, Manitoba.
July 27, 2022
The guardian of Allandale School near Dakota Plains, Manitoba.
August 16, 2022
Goldenrod near Parkman, Saskatchewan.
August 16, 2022
Frozen Elkwater Lake at Elkwater, Alberta.
November 25, 2022
Native tiger lilies near Sirko, Manitoba.
August 21, 2022
A tree squirrel in Elkwater, Alberta.
October 3, 2022
Horseshoe Canyon lookout near Elkwater, Alberta.
October 3, 2022
Mama Blue Jay in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
June 20, 2022
Daisy near Tothill, Alberta.
October 2, 2022
That's it!