#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay Owls are in a perpetual state of #MomentsofMajesty, even when they are camouflaged like this little Eastern Screech Owl. Look carefully. Hard to see, a delight to find, unless you are a field mouse.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #Frozen #Niagara As the temperature rises to the 'scorch' setting, I though I would pull a photo from my archives to remind me of cooler weather, like this February a few years back when Niagara Fall almost froze over. This is the base of the Canadian side.

#Connect2Nature #Whimsy #EverydayThings There is beauty in the ordinary, like when the sunlight makes these green glass votive holders glow on my countertop. Just thought I would share it with you. #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay I'm not sure if a Great Grey Owl can do a #BestSideEye, but there's enough judgement in a direct stare. Taken at a Raptor Conservatory. #Nature #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay This Great Blue Heron is #AmongtheRipples as it waits for the next meal. Spotted on one of my local hikes. #Nature #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay I hear it's #Flyday! This Bald Eagle shows off his impressive wing span. I took this shot at a Raptor Conservancy in Canada. #Nature #Wildlife #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Reptiles Like me, this American Alligator is into bird watching... albeit for much different reasons. He's looking for his #BirdoftheDay Photo taken in the Audubon Bird Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. #Wildlife #Nature #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay The ducks will often use the #Rocky shoreline to appear as if they are walking on water... This Mallard is in transition to his vibrant plumage. #Nature #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay These two Flamingoes appear to fit today's theme of #Contortionist. Spotted at the Toronto Zoo. #Monochrome #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay I may have posted this before but it's perfect for today's theme of #BathTime. This Canada Goose spotted on a walk at one of our local parks. #Nature #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay Today's Alt theme is #BirdsILove. I get truly excited every time I see a Bald Eagle, whether in the wild or in a rescue centre. #Nature #Wildlife #Monochrome #Photography.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay Today's Alt theme is #Orange I immediately thought of this shot of a Eurasian Eagle Owl I took at a Raptor Conservatory. The eyes are piercing orange. #Nature #Owls #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #Reflection The water was shallow and perfectly calm, making a great mirror. Too bad this Mallard was not looking his best before his bright green colouring was fully back.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdOfTheDay For today's theme of #TheWaitingGame, this Mute Swan spotted in our local harbour is just driftin' on the still water. Not sure what it is waiting for. #Nature #Swan #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdofTheDay Today's theme is #Cutie My father called these little birds "Arseups" so that is what I call them. To others, they are called Nuthatches and that's okay. Spotted on a hike in Burlington, Ontario. #Nature #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #AllWhite #StillWaiting for today's BOTD themes, so I thought I would post another shot of the Snowy Owl. #Nature #Photography

On a tour of old Dublin our guide informed us that The Irish love stories, and that anything that comes after the word "apparently..." was likely to have been made up on the spot. Lovely place and lovelier people. Looking forward to going back. My wife and I at the Guinness Storehouse.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay I took this shot on Boulder Beach in South Africa. It fits today's theme of #Ebony&Ivory Like my closet, this photo could be mistaken for monochrome... #Nature #Wildlife

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay This male Snowy Owl shows why today's theme of #AllWhite works in his favour.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #WildMotion July 4th is a special day for my friends to the south. The Bald Eagle is their national bird (although the one in the photo is Canadian) It is most interesting times, so I wish you keep the conviction of your founding fathers when they founded the USA

Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #WildMotion I took this shot of these Mute #Swans fighting in 2015 and processed it in mono. The photo combines yesterday's and today's themes. Oakville, Ontario

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #Swans are known for being graceful. I have lots of shots of them being anything but... This Mute Swan in our local harbour read the memo and is keeping the tourists happy. Taken in Oakville, Ontario.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay Looks like I stumbled onto a herd of green-headed #Quackers. This Wood Duck (with a damaged bill) was hanging out with the Mallards. I've taken a number of shots of Wood Ducks. This one is special because he is my first. Photo taken in Burlington, Ontario

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay Today's Alt theme is #Swans. There are lots of both Mute and Trumpeter Swans in my area so I had lots of photos to choose from. Here are two of those photos.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay I earlier posted this Bald Eagle is #QuietReflection. Here is the same eagle - hyper focused. Look at those talons! Taken at a raptor conservancy in Canada #Wildlife #Photography

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay In this space in between July 1st (Canada Day) and July 4th (Independence Day) this Bald Eagle is in #QuietReflection about focussing on the good aspects of our historical relationship as countries, and to work to overcome the things that have mussed that up.

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #SunriseSunset It's early morning. The gulls arrive for their morning shift of squawking and searching for wayward French fries. Taken in Oakville, Ontario Canada

#Connect2Nature #Birds #Birdoftheday #SunriseSunset During this early winter sunset, the geese are returning to the water after spending a busy day filling up the parks with poop. They do look nice in flight however.

#Connect2Nature #Snakes Went on a hike this Canada Day. No birds to be found (since I brought my big camera), but this Garter Snake made an appearance crossing the trail in front of me and paused long enough for me to get a couple of shots. #Nature #Photography

Happy #CanadaDay to my fellow Canadians (and honorary Canadians) on Bluesky! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦