There is a place along the river not far from us that we call the Ice Fields. There is a spring of water that comes out of the ground all year long, and in the winter creates some beautiful ice formations. The last shot was my view as I headed back down the river.

A awesome start to the last day of the year.

Merry Christmas everyone, have a super 2026

Doves, Doves, Doves

This is only the 2nd day the Ottawa river has been frozen side to side and already there has been a kill on the #ice. It wasn't large enough to have been a deer and I didn't have time to send the drone out for a closer look. Here is the best shot I got of the two #Coyotes

Two of two.These greeting or Christmas cards are now available. 5x7" with envelopes. Folded, inside blank, details on the back. $3.00 each

One of two. These greeting or Christmas cards are now available. 5x7" with envelopes. Folded, inside blank, details on the back. $3.00 each

TimeMachine on this date. #1 2017 A chickadee getting close. #2 2019 Sophie in the snow (yes snow) #3 2020 a beauty Sunset. #4 2021 A Blue Jay landing and showing off what we don't often see.

Even #Sammy Blue Jay is on the bandwagon and rooting for the #TorontoBlueJays to win tomorrow.

Took Maggie for a nice long walk today. She gets more obedient every day, such a smart doggie.

Quite the scene over the river after the #sun went down. The water was very #calm, so I launched the #Drone, sent it out over the river and lowered it down low to catch the reflection of the sky in the calm water.#NaturePhotography

Half way though my walk with #Maggie today, I found a decent size stick and broke it off into a good size for her. One would think I gave her a leg of lamb. She carried it all the way home and then played with it until I had to put her back inside. She was so proud of it. #dogs

Sammy Blue Jay taking off from the feeder this morning showing those amazing colours and designs.

Little #Maggie the neighbourhood dog I get to visit a few times a week as her Mom works all day. Here she is this afternoon working on her retreaving skills.

#Sammy #BlueJay coming in to the feeder this morning. Notice the slight break in feathers of his right wing. It's a wonder this doesn't happen more often, when you see the way they fly right into what looks like impenetrable bush. #NaturePhotography

I changed my set-up so I could show the more colourful side of the #BlueJays. I will post more later in the day. Sammy taking off with a prize.#NaturePhotography

Three shots to put an end to the day. I was watching these two #sailboats racing each other and one just had a jib flying the other main and jib. Jib only led the way. Then I saw these #geese coming my way. How beautiful. Then the #sun setting behind the trees on the other side.

TimeMachine for today. #1 2016 early morning chair on dock.#2 2016 sunset over river. #3 2020 Blue Jays at feeder. #4 2022 Sophie and Stella among the colour.

Visiting wee #Maggie this afternoon. First she is just thinking about her new world, then she is exploring it. She is a keeper for sure.#NaturePhotography

Two treats from early this morning. The River from my deck and cobwebs in the field, same day as in past years.

Yesterday after the waterfalls, I just had a little light left to explore the eastern end of the park which gives you access to the river. The first is of a Killdeer, then two synchronized Egrets. I even did one sunset shot looking towards the Nepean Marina. I have to go back.

My good fortune while playing golf with some buddies this morning, I stumbled on this #GreenHeron and happened to have my camera in the bag. The feathers raised on his head indicates his displeasure in me finding his special place #NaturePhotography

TimeMachine from yesterday. #1 2016 an Inukshuk at end of day.#2 2017 major fog on the river. #3 2022 an Osprey enjoying a good size bass. #4 2022 Sophie in the river.

A quick visit to #Remic Rapids on Aug 27 to see some of the #sculptures in and beside the #Ottawa River. Here are a few that caught my fancy.

Mud Lake Aug 27. #1 A Bay Breasted Warbler #2 an American Redstart. #3 An Egret hunting. Finally #4, all my ducks in a row.

Aug 27 at 7:10 pm the mother #deer and her #fawn came onto my property. I took the first 2 images through the window, but then the rest from the open door to the deck. I just spoke quietly to them and they stayed. The last image before they entered the bush was at 7:26 #Nature

This is #Dougie a dog belonging to some neighbours who sometimes let me help in keeping this busy little #terrier amused. Today we hung out at my place and then a quick trip to the river.#Naturephotography

This is special. My two deer, Mom and her fawn appear to be playing tag here in this clip caught by my trail cam a couple of minutes before 7 this evening.#NaturePhotography

The Symmes Hotel in Aylmer Quebec

Interesting this morning as we were waiting to tee off at the Gatineau Golf course, these #deer came out of the bush walking along the edge of the 18th fairway almost oblivious to the decoy #Coyote that was situated nearby. These are phone grabs, but I had to get what I could.

What a #sunset this evening at the river. I did two versions and putting up two of each. The second one features a piece of #driftwood I picked up in the morning. I wondered if it looked as good when alive and part of a tree as it does now. It is only 12 inches high.#Naturerules

Early this morning as we were preparing to play golf, this man from across the fairway came out of the bush, all dressed in black and called the ducks to come to him. They all waddled across the fairway from the pond they were beside, in order to get his blessings....or treats.

Later today it was all about #sailing on the river as opposed to motor powered craft. So nice to see.

Coming up the highway today just after 1pm, I just had to pull off the road and photograph these amazing #Cumulous #Clouds. They were spectacular. There were other types too but these ones got the prize. Such a nice change from the smoky boring skies of late. #NaturePhotography

At 2 in the morning this past night, my trail cam captured the fawn and its Mom. I guess enjoying the slightly cooler evening air as opposed to the heat in the day yesterday, when they probably were keeping low and not moving around much.

Dear wee Chippy patiently waiting his turn to get some of those treats. He feels the low man on the totem pole.

The sun hid behind the clouds but it was still nice to be down at the river. The water levels are way down so walking on the shore is possible again. Here is what I came away with.

A great day yesterday

Did this little video of a friendly rabbit outside my bedroom this morning with my phone. The ears are the interesting thing, they never stop moving, checking for sounds in all directions.

Early morning excitement.

#TimeMachine for today #1 2011 Sophie's first foray into the Ottawa River.#2 2016 sunset at the Marina.#3 2019 #Sophie and #Stella in the canoe #4 2024 #BaldEagle.

Just a quick phone grab, but at golf this morning, it wasn't just about birdies, we did have a visit by this deer.

#TimeMachine from today and yesterday.#1 2011 #Sophie when so small and #Mouka from next door.#2 2015 Sophie and #Stella cooling off.#3 2015 Sunset at the river #4 2018 Stella stranded at sea.

A new kind of boat?

Spent a couple of hours at Mud Lake yesterday taking in the sights, starting off with some lovely Forget-me-nots then Great Blue Herons.

Japanese beetles

This fellow came racing across the river this afternoon in what looks like the #Lamborghini of racing #Kayaks, not even wearing a PFD. He was flying, never missing a stroke.

#TimeMachine for yesterday. #1 2012 the day #Sophie met #Stella the adventure dog. #2 2015 #Osprey with good size bass.#3 2018 plastic wineglass ended up on my beach.#4 2019 Pano of the sunset at river.

This is the #video my trail camera captured this morning when the little #fawn visited.