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Geoffrey’s hunting diary: Gun conditioning Hera

On a cool and windy April morning Jason and I took Hera and Jason’s dog Nos to a farm where we have permission to hunt for a run and to introduce Hera to the sound of gunfire. We took the opportunity to scout for the upcoming turkey season, setting out trail cameras to watch to see if turkeys are moving about in the area. As you can see in the video, Hera is not bothered at all by the sound of gunfire. You can see also at six months old she is still very much a puppy as she happily plays with my hat after the wind blew it off my head.

Video produced and published by Geoffrey

Phoebe

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

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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American Robin

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 at six months

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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Hen goldeneye in the mood...

Hen goldeneye on the Rideau River indicating she is receptive to breeding on Good Friday 2013.

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Male cardinal

Male cardinal making his territorial call.

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Common mergansers

Drake and hen common mergansers sunning themselves on the Rideau River. They are one of the largest species of wild duck. They have long, thin, serrated bills designed for catching fish, which is their staple diet.

Photographed and posted by Geoffrey