Day 162 - 30th September 2018 - Peregrine Falcon, Song Sparrow and Deer

I guess it's time to bid farewell to another month. Cool and crisp this morning, stars are all shining brightly in the sky. I've had a good little break but not sure if I'll be up and running every day. After 5 years some days it's hard to come up with something wonderful to say at 5am! I apologize to all my faithful readers. Only 2 more weeks and work will be done for the season - Rah! Then  I pack my suitcase and head to Alberta for vacation, well truthfully I have it half packed now. Nothing terribly exciting with me in the last few weeks - work, home, sleep, no sleep - just all the usual. The Warblers and Shorebirds are moving out. The hood has become quiet. Hummingbirds are gone as well. After a few good hard frosts I'll put the feeders back out and enjoy the winter birds from my kitchen window. We took a quick jaunt around Cape Sable Island yesterday - a number of hawks and an Eagle. Then grocery shopping in Barrington before heading home to get some work done. Larry has the basement almost full of wood, just another row left to do. Then of course it will be time to start the furnace, although the temperatures are up and down all the time. Our rain season has started, thankful but our well is recovering slow. We didn't go below 3 feet, unlike 2 years ago when it went much lower. Looks like it will be another nice day on the way. I'm going to make a quick trip to Lockeport to pick up some yarn- yes I've taken up knitting after probably 25 years! So I think that catches me up!

 Peregrine Falcon

 Song Sparrow

One of 8 deer in someone's yard




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Day 144 - 12th September 2018 - Female Mallard, White Breasted Nuthatch and Dragonfly

A little rain fell yesterday, "Little being the key word".  It was one of those days when the sun popped out, clouded back over again and then two or three rain drops would fall, might have had a little more during the night. I think the dandelions in the yard will grow more. They seem to survive well in a drought, the grass is mostly brown now. I felt sluggish and not all that great Tuesday so I didn't get a whole lot done - some laundry, little clean up around, muffins made, bills paid and supper. I hate to waste a day off but that's how it was. Maybe today I'll get through a few more things. I'm going to take a short sabbatical from the Blog - not long, I just need a little break so won't be  writing everyday for the next couple of weeks.  Not to worry, I'll be back before you know it with lots to say!

Female Mallard 

Hiding in the debris - Dragonfly

White Breasted Nuthatch







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Day 143 - 11th September 2018 - Fishermen's Memorial, Dory and Boats

A few rain drops are falling this morning, but I'm not getting excited - the deck isn't even wet yet. They are only calling for 5-10 mm so it isn't much. But we will take what we can get. Today and tomorrow off, need it to recharge my batteries. Feeling rather sluggish lately. I'll perk up and get moving before too long, lots to do around here these next few days. No Thelma and Louise this week, Louise is tied up with other things. Just a little over a month and work will be done for the season, some days I'm glad that time flies. Most early mornings I hear a few Owls hooting up or down the road. Larry has heard the Coyotes again at night. Never heard any all summer and now they are making their presence known again but not all that close (I hope!).

 Fishrmen's Memorial

 Canada 150 Dory

Boats



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Day 142 - 10th September 2018 - Dory, Sailboats and Brown-Eyed Susans

After a mostly sleepless night, I almost oversleep. Groan, I dislike mornings like this more so then getting up too early (yeah no making me happy). Cool morning, stars are all out moving on to fall.  Work today then off for a couple. Looking forward to a few days off and doing some things around home. Not really busy yesterday, few people -those retired or those without children. None of them are in a hurry, just enjoying the sights and our lovely area. Larry's been working on the woodpile this weekend, gradually getting it put in the basement, before you know it we'll have to light a fire some evening. Checked the well  still holding our own at 4'5", hopefully soon the rainy season will start.

 Our 150 Dory - will come out of the water this week for the season

The Harbour is always pretty dotted with Sailboats

Brown-Eyed Susans finishing for the season



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Day 141- 9th September 2018 - Song Sparrow, Dory & Bluenose II and Deer

Saturday remained more seasonal - not hot hot but nice - the wind had some coolness and the sun was warm. Fall is on it's way, maybe. But of course we are still desperate for rain so maybe some of the hurricanes/tropical storms will bring some. Yesterday's visit to the Industrial Park turned out pretty quiet, Song Sparrows, Red-Eyed Vireos, Goldfinch and a Deer was all I came across. Not even a Chickadee. Kind of disappointing but that's how nature rolls. Not a bad day at work, but not as many people around as I expected. We had the last of our Dory Rides for the season, it was cool as I got a few shots with the Bluenose II in the background. Back at it again, who knows what today will bring!

Song Sparrow

Dory & Bluenose II

Deer



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Day 140 - 8th September 2018 - Berries, Yellow Rumped Warbler and Mallards

Dare I say - it's actually very chilly this morning, but oh it feels good after the heat and humidity we've had this summer. Now if we would only get some rain. Looks like the lake has taken another drop, meaning so have wells, must get Larry to check ours this weekend. Forecast for rain on Tuesday but that's three days away and they can change their mind again and again before then. We watched the Bluenose sail in to the harbour just before we were ready to leave work yesterday, a couple of sails up, she looked good. No doubt will be busy today and tomorrow with people in to see her. So I'm off to work again today, might get Larry out of bed early enough to spend some time at the Industrial Park before going in. Definitely need an hour of birding this morning.

Berries

Yellow Rumped Warbler

So much reflection from the bushes the ducks look like they are swimming in them.




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Day 139 7th September 2018 - The Lake, Flycatcher and Blue Jay

Here's the first week of September zooming by, going to be another fast month. Not a bad day at work yesterday, but not really busy. Bluenose comes in this weekend for a couple of days so that should stir up some visitors. All afternoon it looked like it might rain - sky was dark and overcast, but nothing appeared. Doesn't really look like any rain in sight. Have had a lot of Palm Warblers in the yard, going through the grass (such as it is) looking for bugs and insects I assume. They are all gathering together and soon will head off. No signs of Hummingbirds last evening.

 Calm morning on the lake

Flycatcher - no idea what kind

Blue Jay


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Day 138 - 6th September 2018 -Chickadee, Yellow Rumped Warbler and White Breasted Nuthatch

Another beautiful morning with the stars and the moon all out. I like days that start out like this, sometimes you think they can stay calm and quiet but they seldom do, there is often something  that ruins the mood as the day moves on. So it's good to have a great start just the same. Anyway back to work for me today. I had a good day home - housework (just a little), got suppers for the next couple of nights done and a roam  in the hood. A few birds around but I had to work hard to get the shots I did, none of them were into posing. Lois called over in the afternoon and it was off for a swim in the lake. We aren't going to get too many more days for that. I can see fall creeping in, lots of Northern Flickers around, Hummingbirds are disappearing (1 stopped Wednesday) and the days are certainly getting shorter.

 Chickadee

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

White Breasted Nuthatch




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Day 137 - 5th September 2018 - Red-Eyed Vireo and Ovenbird

It's a beautiful morning- stars and the moon are shining brightly in the sky, air is cool and crisp, just they way I like it. Feeling a little more rested (as I yawn). Tuesday was a good day. Was late getting out for a roam so all I saw was a Chipmunk  but will try to get out earlier this morning and check out the hood. Had a good lunch out, did a few things around the house before I went. Little rant this morning - they lifted the fire ban yesterday for the County. Since late last week we've had a ban on - no burning what so ever, yesterday they lifted it.  Now we've had no rain, woods are bone dry, so if some airhead decides to build a fire - not tend it etc - Wam - we could lose 1/2 our forest not to mention homes for those of us living in the country. Time for the government departments to wake up and at least make one good decision about things. I could say more but I do like to remain someone polite. Rant over!

 Red-Eyed Vireo

 Might be a young Ruby Crown Kinglet but I'm not sure

Ovenbird





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Day 136 - 4th September 2018 - Common Yellowthroat, Wildflowers and a Dory

Not cool and crisp this morning and I see no sign of the rain we were suppose to have overnight.Now they are giving a chance of showers this morning. Neither weather site comes up with the same forecast for the day, so I guess the best idea is to go out on the deck and see what's happening.  Wells are getting low/dry so we sure could use some rain. Seeing is believing. It's Thelma and Louise day! Yeah! I'll do a few things around here this morning, then maybe get a roam around the hood before we take off for lunch and errands.  I'm kind of tired so no plans to overwork myself today. No sign of Hummingbirds last evening, but we'll keep the feeder up  for a while just in case some strays stop by as they migrate.

Common Yellowthroat got breakfast

Wild flowers dipped in dew in the morning light

The Canada 150 Dory.





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Day 135 - 3rd September 2018 - Common Yellowthroat, Red-Eyed Vireo and Ovenbird

Monday morning, well for most folks it's the start of the work week, but it's my Friday, after today I get the next two days off - Rah! Stars are all out, beautiful morning, but still no rain in sight. Birds were slow appearing at the Park yesterday morning, but as soon as the fog lifted they were around. They will soon be moving out, wish I could hit some beaches before the shorebirds all migrate. Maybe there will be a few around when I have my next weekend off. I only see two Hummingbirds these days at the feeder, won't be long an they will be gone too. Visitors came in spurts yesterday. By the time I got home, but head was aching and I was done in.

Common Yellowthroat

 Red-Eyed Vireo

Ovenbird



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Day 134 - 2nd September 2018 - Chestnut-Sided Warbler, Red-Eyed Vireo, Common Yellowthroat

Saturday was nice - warm but a breeze and the humidity was gone. Spent about an hour at the Industrial Park before heading to work. Lots of Chickadees, Red-Eyed Vireos, a Chestnut Side Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Goldfinshes, Palm Warblers and Nuthatches. Nothing unusual but still a great way to start the day off. Stopped to Sobeys and grabbed a few groceries on the way home, then leftovers for supper. Larry went off in hopes of beating the girls at marbles - which he did, meaning he came home giggling like a teenager. I know they had some choice names for him ,but they certainly have a good time. Back to work again today, just today and tomorrow then a few days off, looking forward to those.Think I'll take another run to the Industrial Park before work again this morning.

Chestnut Sided Warbler - (female or immature)

Common Yellowthroat Warbler

Red-Eyed Vireo



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Day 133 - 1st September 2018 - Black-Throated Green Warbler, Mushroom and Red-Eye Vireo

Good morning September, hope all your mornings are cool and crisp like this morning. This is the kind of start to the day I like - no humidity, but I hear a nasty rumour it's due back the first of next week. Let's hope they are wrong. Not a very restful night - woke up way too many times to get any really good sleep. Good day at work yesterday, fairly busy late morning til mid afternoon. Being the long weekend not sure if that means we'll be busy or slow. Most people are getting kids ready to go back to school, it's really the last big camping weekend so who knows what we'll have. Went for a walk last evening after supper and stopped to visit Lois, it was good to catch up. Think I'll head in a little early today and spend an hour at the Industrial Park. Been a couple of weeks since I've been there so maybe I'll find something interesting as birds are migrating through these days.

Black Throated Green Warbler

This was a huge mushroom

Red Eyed Vireo



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