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Tag: birdwatching

suburban bobcat

Nearby Nature Project 10/

On February 24, 2023January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness2 Comments

February's the month for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. And we finally spotted one of the two bobcats that have been wandering in our suburban neighbourhood.

gold-colored poplar leaves edged in frost, all spread out on the ground

Nearby Nature Project /8

On December 8, 2022January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness4 Comments

This edition of the Nearby Nature Project talks about the abrupt transition of summer to fall to winter in the Bow Valley. Plus, I review James Raffan's "Ice Walker" and explain the troubles we've had with our backyard birdfeeder.

bald eagle moving in water

Nearby Nature Project /7

On October 19, 2022January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness4 Comments

The latest edition of the Nearby Nature Project links to recent news about grizzly bear movement through the Bow Valley, more research on the benefits of spending time connecting with Nature and describes a once-in-a-lifetime bald eagle observation.

pollinator on cherry blossoms

Nearby Nature Project /5

On June 20, 2022January 28, 2025 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness4 Comments

Welcome to the latest instalment of the Nearby Nature Project! Over 25 years ago I learned that fostering my relationship with Mother Nature is essential to my well-being. So I garden, walk, hike, cycle and/or kayak just about every day. I’m not alone in discovering that being outside is good for mind and body. Mainstream …

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LEGO® Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach (76908)

One Hour

On June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 By GeoKsIn Photography4 Comments

There are so many ways to invest an hour...or fritter it away. But how do you photograph one hour? I came up with more than five ways! What did I miss?

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