Wile E Coyote

While looking for an ideal coyote release site, we discovered a promising dirt road.  Walking along a path that lead toward a conservation area we encountered this beautiful and very healthy-looking coyote!  He assessed the situation, decided we were no threat and lay down in the field (while keeping an eye on us).

A coyote sighting was long overdue!

Eastern Coyote, Whitby ON

Misty Morning

Early mornings are so peaceful on the lake and the mist was beautiful against the fall colours.

Mark enjoying the beautiful view

Oddly enough though, the best photo opp of the weekend came when we stopped at Oshawa Second Marsh to stretch our legs (and paws).  I had a great encounter with a Great Blue Heron.  While typically skittish, two herons were involved in a mid-air chase and were so intent on one-another that they let me get a few shots in.  I had luck (and good lighting) on my side.

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Away

This weekend we headed to Haliburton Highlands for a little R&R and a whole lot of photography.  I had only seen a few ravens in my time until this trip, where we were seeing 20-30 at once.  They were quite curious and so vocal - what a great call they have.  It sounds like a cross between a heron and a crow.

 

Early mornings at the cottage were cool but beautiful, with heavy mist on the water.  I tried my best to see or hear on owl but no luck. 



Hailburton Wolf Centre



We did, however hear wolves and although we were located near the Haliburton Wolf Centre, the howls were from a pack across the water. 

Before heading for home, we tackled a couple of trails in Algonquin and saw evidvence of moose...but we are still moose-less in Ontario. Sigh. 



Gray Jay, Algonquin Park Ontario



Instead, we spent some quality time with some beautiful Gray Jays.

Is anything cuter?