Eastern phoebe, a migratory species of songbird, so called because its call sounds like it is saying “Phoebe” photographed on a farm near Spencerville, Ontario, April 20, 2013.
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Hera at six months sporting her new cowbell, April 18, 2013. Her training as a hunting dog is coming along nicely.
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Canada geese on the Rideau River responding to the guttural calls I mimicked, April 6, 2013. I hope I did not say anything rude.
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Female hairy woodpecker perched in a tree at the edge of the Rideau River, April 17, 2013.
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American robin in profile, photographed April 15, 2013. This bird has been perching in this tree next to the Rideau River consistently the past several days, likely having claimed a territory for mating and rearing a brood.
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Robin back from his winter sojourn, a sure sign spring has returned. Viewed next to the Rideau River while on an afternoon run with Hera, my buddy Jason and his dog Nos.
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Hera, six months old, checking out a pair of mallards on a pond next to the Rideau River, April 8, 2013.
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Male red-winged blackbird back from his winter sojourn in more southerly regions of North America, ready to find a mate, April 8, 2013.
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Painted turtle sunning himself after coming out of hibernation on a pond next to the Rideau River, April 8, 2013.
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Drake goldeneye killed when he flew into Ontario Hydro power lines spanning the Rideau River, April 2013. One of the hazards facing wild birds, man made structures like power lines and office buildings built on migration paths.
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Geoffrey & Mika 