Common Grackle and House Finch

Common Grackle on Birdbath
Male House Finch on Green Bird Feeder

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Male Cardinal in Budding Tree

Male Cardinal in Budding Tree 1
Male Cardinal in Budding Tree 2 (Singing)

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An Early Spring Visit to the Parkway Garden Centre

Dhan and I visited the local Parkdale Nursery earlier today. She was looking for pepper plants, but apparently, we are a few weeks early for that. Still, it was nice to wander around in the huge greenhouse and look at all of the colour on display.

Daffodil
Daffodil
A White Flower
A White Flower
Pink Strawflowers (I Think)
Pink Strawflowers (I Think)
Colourful Variegated Leaves
Colourful Variegated Leaves
Close-up of Another White Flower
Close-up of Another White Flower
More Variegated Leaves
More Variegated Leaves
A Red Flower
A Red Flower
Icelandic Poppies
Icelandic Poppies
Purple Pansies
Purple Pansies
Bluebells with Daffodils
Bluebells with Daffodils
Resident Cat Having a Snooze
Resident Cat Having a Snooze

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Robin on Fence (First Robin!)

American Robin on Fence Against a Yellow Background
Robin on Fence (First Robin!)

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Visit to the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Zebra Longwing
Zebra Longwing
Yellow Butterfly in the Sun
Yellow Butterfly in the Sun
White-barred Longwing Butterfly
White-barred Longwing Butterfly
Ricepaper Butterfly Cocoons
Ricepaper Butterfly Cocoons
Plain Tiger on Pink Flower #1
Plain Tiger on Pink Flower #1
Plain Tiger on Pink Flower #2
Plain Tiger on Pink Flower #2
Malachite Butterfly
Malachite Butterfly
Just-Hatched Blue Morpho
Just-Hatched Blue Morpho
Dhan with Butterfly on Her Hand
Dhan with Butterfly on Her Hand
Brown Butterfly with Orange and White Stripes
Brown Butterfly with Orange and White Stripes
Blue Morpho with Wings Closed
Blue Morpho with Wings Closed
Blue Morpho with Wings Closed on a Leaf
Blue Morpho with Wings Closed on a Leaf
Blue Morpho on Leaf
Blue Morpho on Leaf
Beaten-up Owl Butterfly
Beaten-up Owl Butterfly

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Light Frost and Sunrise in London, ON

Light Frost and Sunrise
Light Frost and Sunrise

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Orange Hibiscus Flower and Ladybug

Orange Hibiscus Flower with Ladybug
Orange Hibiscus Flower with Ladybug

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Trip on the Island Queen Around Parry Sound

Our first trip anywhere since the beginning of Covid-19. Joined up with Dhan’s sister and her husband as we took a 2 hour trip on the ship Island Queen, going around the rugged coastline of Georgian Bay.

Sailboat 416
Sailboat 416
Swing Bridge Letting Traffic Through
Swing Bridge Letting Traffic Through
Ship's Flag with Rugged Island in Background
Ship’s Flag with Rugged Island in Background
Osprey on Nesting Platform
Osprey on Nesting Platform
Red Canoe, Blue Water
Red Canoe, Blue Water
Pines on Cliffs
Pines on Cliffs
Mini Lighthouse
Mini Lighthouse
A Gathering of Colourful Muskoka Chairs
A Gathering of Colourful Muskoka Chairs
Two Seagulls on a Lichen-covered Rock
Two Seagulls on a Lichen-covered Rock
Windswept Pines on Bare Rock
Windswept Pines on Bare Rock
People by Automated Lighthouse
People by Automated Lighthouse
Boat Zipping By Automated Lighthouse
Boat Zipping By Automated Lighthouse
Seaplane About to Land in Parry Sound
Seaplane About to Land in Parry Sound
Heading Back to Parry Sound
Heading Back to Parry Sound

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Gwenneth Audrey Stuart: 1925-2019

My Aunt Audrey (first name was “Gwenneth”, but she always went by her middle name), died earlier today. Her are a collection of photos of her taken over the years as a tribute. (I plan to add more pictures here as I find the time to process them).

Audrey Stuart on the Rocks at Portelet Bay Jersey - 1947

Audrey Stuart on the Rocks at Portelet Bay Jersey – 1947

Audrey Stuart - On the Beach at Havre de Pas Jersey 1947

Audrey Stuart – On the Beach at Havre de Pas, Jersey, 1947

Audrey Stuart - Leaning on the Fence at Fliquet Bay Jersey 1947

Audrey Stuart – Leaning on the Fence at Fliquet Bay, Jersey, 1947

Audrey Stuart at West Park at St Helier - 1947

Audrey Stuart at West Park at St Helier – 1947

Audrey Stuart - Birmingham, Jersey 1947

Audrey Stuart – Birmingham 1947

Audrey Stuart - Birmingham, Jersey 1947

Audrey Stuart – Birmingham, Jersey 1947

Audrey Stuart at Georgian Bay 1952

Audrey Stuart at Georgian Bay 1952

Audrey Stuart by Lion Statue New York City Public Library 1952

Audrey Stuart by Lion Statue New York City Public Library 1952

Audrey Stuart with Baby at Atlantic City 1954

Audrey Stuart with Baby at Atlantic City 1954

Audrey Stuart en route to Niagara Falls 1952

Audrey Stuart en route to Niagara Falls 1952

Audrey in Front of Boys and Girls Library - Toronto 1952

Audrey in Front of Boys and Girls Library – Toronto 1952

Audrey by Water - 1952

Audrey by Water – 1952

Audrey Stuart Niagara 1954

Audrey Stuart, Niagara 1954

Audrey Stuart on Phone Xmas 1960

Audrey Stuart on Phone Xmas 1960

Audrey visiting Family - Aberystwyth - 1966

Audrey visiting Family – Aberystwyth – 1966

Audrey Stuart Carving Turkey Xmas 1966

Audrey Stuart Carving Turkey Xmas 1966

Audrey Stuart 1969

Audrey Stuart 1969

Audrey Stuart at Stonehenge 1970

Audrey Stuart at Stonehenge 1970

Audrey Stuart on Park Bench Stamford Connecticut - July 1992

Audrey Stuart on Park Bench Stamford Connecticut – July 1992

Audrey Stuart in UK - Aug 1994

Audrey Stuart in UK – Aug 1994

Vanessa Roberts, Audrey Stuart, and Annie Roberts visit the Ontario Science Center,  mid-2000s

Vanessa Roberts, Audrey Stuart, and Annie Roberts visit the Ontario Science Center, mid-2000s

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Visit to Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls

African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot

Nesting Zebra Finches

Nesting Zebra Finches

White Zebra Finch

White Zebra Finch

Sleepy White Cheeked Turaco

Sleepy White Cheeked Turaco

Not-so-sleepy White Cheeked Turaco

Not-so-sleepy White Cheeked Turaco

Violaceous Turaco

Violaceous Turaco

Silver Pheasant

Silver Pheasant

Scarlet Macaw

Scarlet Macaw

Scarlet Ibis #1

Scarlet Ibis #1

Scarlet Ibis #2

Scarlet Ibis #2

Pied Imperial Pigeon

Pied Imperial Pigeon

Nicobar Pigeon

Nicobar Pigeon

Cattle Egret

Cattle Egret

Boat-billed Heron

Boat-billed Heron

Blue-crowned Pigeon

Blue-crowned Pigeon

Blue-breasted Kingfisher

Blue-breasted Kingfisher

Black Capped Conure

Black Capped Conure

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