Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
? It’s that time again – time for Cordelia’s Mom’s photography lesson! ‘Cause you all know how qualified I am to advise anyone else on photography. Not. I suppose a really good photographer could use one camera for everything and would have enough knowledge to tweak the settings so as to get the perfect picture every time.  But… Continue reading Different Cameras, Different Photos – Really

Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
What a gorgeous day we had today – finally.  No rain, nice breeze, 88 degrees F in the sun.  It was a day just begging me to take some photos. After my regular trip to the Audubon Library Branch, I strolled into Walton Woods Park.  Immediately upon stepping on the paved pathway, I decided to look up just… Continue reading Hawk Eyes

Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
Why did the geese cross the road? Because the sign said to. It had already been a goofy week. After the work-day tree cutting adventure, during which everyone in my office building was trapped inside due to the fact that both driveways were blocked by tree service vehicles, I was looking forward to my Friday off. Sure, I… Continue reading Silly Geese

Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
? My intentions are always good. Every day I plan to walk on my lunch hour and perhaps take some photos, but every day I get lazy and simply eat at my desk instead: At least I have a door I can shut while I read and eat. Today is my day off.  When I took Puppy Cody… Continue reading The Lazy Photographer

Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
? The good new is – the snow seems to have stopped finally. The bad news is – it’s been raining on and off ever since, with only an occasional warm spring day thrown in just to tease us.  At my house, we plan to put the annual plants in tomorrow, with help from our daughter who “loves… Continue reading Rain, Rain, Go Away

Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
? Puppy Cody had just finished her nightly business in the back yard, and I left hubby to bring her in while I went back to the house.  A few minutes later, hubby came in, exclaiming, “You just missed it!  There’s a huge orange moon out there.” Say what?  An orange moon? Well, I’m notorious for never having… Continue reading Beautiful but a Wee Bit Annoying

Originally posted on Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program:
On Saturday August 17th volunteers from the Manitoba IBA Program descended on Delta Marsh IBA for a shorebird blitz. The IBA split into 5 main sections, and groups covered as much of the area as possible during a morning of birding. In Group A we had Cal and Gord. They covered the west side of the diversion… Continue reading Delta Marsh IBA Blitz Results Roundup

Originally posted on Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program:
September is a great month for raptor migration in Manitoba’s IBAs. You can also enter by submitting observations through our website at https://importantbirdareasmb.ca/submit-your-observations-comments/. At the end of the month we will do a draw of all eligible checklists for an opportunity to win a $50 gas card from Co-op, donated by Red River Co-op. Augusts contest was won… Continue reading September IBA Contest Sponsored by Red River Coop

Originally posted on Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program:
We are extending the deadline for the recruitment process for the Manitoba IBA Program and Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative Coordinator. The full job description is available to view on this site. The new deadline will be midnight on Monday September 16th 2019. Continue reading EXTENSION – Manitoba IBA Program and Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative Coordinator