Day 173 - 22nd June 2014 - Yellow Warbler, Iris, Peony and Cedar Waxwing

Looks like another fine day, although they are giving "a chance of showers" - it's Sunday they can keep that until tonight. The Humming birds are early risers and out to the feeder shortly after 5 am. I can hear the Song Sparrows singing nearby this morning. No idea what we are doing today, but I guess it better involved catching up on some laundry and a quick whip around with the broom. Larry will probably spend some time in the woodpile. The woodshed is almost full but that's only half of the wood we will use for the winter. The rest needs to be blocked and split, by August it starts going in the basement.
Had a fabulous day on Saturday. A trip to town - groceries, Larry cut some limbs hanging over the garage at  my parents and then back home. Quick walk around the hood. Headed to Upper Clyde for the Boiled lobster meal - lots of salads and desserts to go with it. Oh it was so good and I love that little hall. It was originally build years ago as a one-room School House and you can still see some of the original features. Got to eat and visit with our friends. Walked back to the river afterwards, lots of birds but Irene and Larry talk too much but that's ok. Finally some Yellow Warblers, although most of them were flitting around pretty quickly, I did managed a couple of shots.

Northern Parula singing his heart out.

 Not sure but this might be Witherod or Wild Raisin.

 We still have some Cedar Waxwings playing around in the Willow trees in the yard.

 Wild Iris or commonly called Blue Flag. I think this is one of my favourite shots from Saturday.

Yellow Warbler down in the grasses and I didn't dare get too close.

 He was fun to watch.

 These two Swallows reminded me of the Old Men in the balcony on the Muppet show.

 Barb's Peony is going to be gorgeous this year.

Irene's Dogwood is blooming.








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Day 172 - 21st June 2014 - Clover, Lily Pads, Chickadee and Blossoms

Today is the summer solstice or the first official day of summer. The longest day of the year for us to enjoy the sunshine and it should be a nice day. This afternoon we are off to Upper Clyde to take part in their annual Lobster Boil fundraiser. Lobster, salads and dessert - it's always a fabulous meal. Some time we have to fit in groceries, I'll head out for my walk around the hood this morning and I'm sure Larry will work in the garden or woodpile.
Friday turned out to be a fine day with a breeze, kept the mosquitoes down to a dull roar on my morning walk. Heard some birds high in the trees as usual but few that wanted to come down to where I am. I have decided that they aren't moving as early in the morning as they used too. They seem to be more active toward the end of my walk. Book keeping is all caught up to date, our treasurer was in for the day so we got that stuff all done. Great to have another thing crossed off. We had a great lunch at the Beandock. Finished the day off with a lazy Friday evening at home.

 Pink Clover in the morning light.

 Would have been a nice day to be home and around the lake.

 I know you are probably tired of him, but he's a lot more co-operative than the birds lately.

 Lily pads.

 Even a Chickadee wasn't friendly.

Blackberry blossoms.









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Day 171 - 20th June 2014 - Frog, Roses and Yellow Rumped Warbler

TGIF - yeah!! Looks like another fine day rolling up.Going to finish off some more things at the office - book keeping is high on the priority list today. Lunch at the Beandock. I'm not sure what else the day will bring but it's Friday so I'm ready for it.
Had a busy morning at work yesterday - people in from the USA, the tourist are starting! A couple of the girls came in to do some cleaning in the afternoon, things are looking good.  Exercise class last night - another good work out.

I kind of like this frog, most mornings he's hanging out in the same spot peeking at me.

The first of my Explorer Roses to bloom - Henry Hudson I think is the name of it. Nothing spectacular but they are really a no care rose.

 Maple seeds.

Bird on a wire - Yellow Rumped Warbler.

Some of the Lupins are still holding on.










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Day 170 - 19th June 2014 - Red-Eyed Vireo, Iris and old Wharves

Looks like a sunny day on the way. Robins and Starlings are in the yard hunting for worms and grubs in the grass. Just saw a pair of Evening Grosbeaks pop out of the Honeysuckle bush. Would be great to be home but off I go to work - lots to do. Couple of the girls are coming in this afternoon to start the spring cleaning.  Have someone coming this morning for an interview - oh I don't like doing those but it's a necessary evil sometimes.
Lexi and I had a good day at home, even though it was mostly an inside day of housework. We went walking a couple of times, the second time I bagged up the camera and took that too. Did catch the Red-Eyed Vireo, but the light was miserable.

Red-Eyed Vireo.

Love the raindrops on flowers.

Weigela  in the evening light.

 A few from our afternoon on Cape Sable Island.

 I guess these are old wharves no longer in use.










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Day 169 - 18th June 2014 - Frog, Dories and Wild Strawberries.

It's Lexi's birthday today, glad I'm home to celebrate with her. She's 6 years old - well a very young 6 that is. Rain for today and it doesn't look too far off. Guess it's going to be mostly an inside day for us. I've got lots to do around the house, will free up time for outdoors on the weekend.
Tuesday was nice, a bit of a breeze most of the day, but the mosquitoes are still bad in the hood when I'm out walking. The weekend rain just made them worse - a little water creates a breading ground for them. I saw the Great Blue Heron in the harbour again as I was heading for my morning tea at the Beandock. Beginning to see a few tourist around  town as well, summer is upon us.

 One of those clear and perfect mornings on the lake.

 Hiding among the reeds.

The Great Blue Heron was in the harbour again. Seems to be a regular visitor this year.

 Love the look of the Dory's reflections.

 Both the purple and the yellow Iris' are in bloom.

Wild Strawberries are ready for picking!










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Day 168 - 17th June 2014 - Daisies, Song Sparrow and Queen Anne's Lace

Looks like it's going to be a fine day, daylight is breaking through the trees by the lake. I can hear the Song Sparrows singing away and the Rooster up the road announcing morning. Up a little earlier than  I need to be. Feels a little cooler this morning, temperature is +9.7.  A good day in the making.
For a Monday, yesterday was pretty good. Not a lot of time for photos, just too busy. A few more things crossed off the list at work.  Nothing like getting things done - gives you a feeling of accomplishment and progress. Exercise class last night - my knees were not happy from all those squats we were doing, but a good walk this morning will work some of that out - I hope!

I love the Daisies along the sides of the road.

 There are a few water lilies in the lake.









I don't think this Song Sparrow was happy with me.

 The Roses will soon be in bloom.

So delicate and pretty, a shame some people consider Queen Anne's Lace more of a weed than a flower.







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Day 167 - 16th June 2014 - Piping Plover, Savannah Sparrows and a Yellow Iris

Here we are back at Monday and the work week again. Looks like it might clear off, birds are singing. Monday mornings I sleep til the alarm goes off, on the weekend, I'm up before daybreak.  Lots to do this week, but not frantic like last week thank goodness. Just the norm of getting caught up and some research projects finished off.
Sunday was great, rain held off most of the day so we did get some things done around the yard, I got in my morning walk and we took off after lunch for Cape Island. Nothing really on our mind but to see a few shorebirds. Walked along Daniel's Head beach and wow - Larry spied a Piping Plover - lifer for me.  We stopped at West Head Take Out - Clams & Chips were fabulous. If you haven't been there get going!!

 Once again the Magnolia Warbler evaded me among the leaves. I'll get him soon.

 My Yellow Iris' have begun to bloom.

 Piping Plover - Yah!

 There were lots of Savannah Sparrows around.

 And they seemed happy to pose.

 He found a worm or grub of some kind.

This one has lunch too.












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