{"id":816,"date":"2019-11-17T11:07:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-17T18:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rissarenae.com\/blog\/?p=816"},"modified":"2019-11-17T11:10:05","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T18:10:05","slug":"gone-to-the-birds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rissarenae.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/gone-to-the-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"Gone to the Birds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Call it global warming<\/em>, call it climate change<\/em>, call it fake news<\/em>, call it whatever you want. This summer was not a summer at all. Cold temps, lots of rain and fog, and no heat: exactly the opposite of what a summer typically is this side of the Rocky Mountains. The plus, though, the unusual weather made for some great cloud shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The umpteenth storm approach-eth …<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and excellent bird watching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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… acquiring birds …<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the green space behind our neighbourhood live many birds. To lure them out of the trees, I set out a bird bath and different types of feeders. I typically only get three kinds of birds, but that’s enough for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My panorama game is strong.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most common of the visitors are the sparrows. Some may consider them pests, but I’m an equal-opportunity-crazy-bird-lady. I’ll feed anything except the magpies and cowbirds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I especially like the tiny sparrows. Their calls sound like a frog croaking. It’s weird to hear a sound like that coming from a bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They come in flocks and wait patiently in the aspen trees for their turn at the feeder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My favourites are the chickadees. They’re so tiny and fast, but they’re fearless little boogers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes it’s hard to catch a good shot of them because they’re so fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This summer, The Boo had to stay inside unless they’re was someone out to watch over her. After spotting this raptor making a few fly-by’s of our porch when Boo was out, I kept a close eye on her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And, of course, no pond is complete without the obligatory Canada Goose nearly taking your head off as it circles in for a landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And just like that, summer ended and Snow-tember hit. Mother Nature robbed us of summer, and she also took away our autumn. Before I knew it, snow blanketed the city and the bird bath froze over. I guess it’s time to pack in for the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A red-winged black bird announcing his presence for all to hear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At least Mochi enjoyed the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here it is November, now, and the chinooks are bringing warm air. It’s 14C today. Too bad the colour didn’t stick around on the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess their is always next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Rissa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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