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 First: Three Geese greeted us with loud cackling…… things heated up quickly!   Two were obviously scuffling over a female. After this confrontation one male took off with the other in hot pursuit…. Leaving the little lady unprotected. Next thing we knew she was huddling close to the two Swans. I would think a very safe… Read More »Lots of drama on the river this morning.

This morning about 9:30am we spotted this wolf 1/4 mile down river.. (the sun did not co-operate so I have just a black shape against the sparkling ice). He/She came out of the forest right where we saw the Otter yesterday. It sniffed around the area and then sauntered across the river. Once it reached… Read More »Out for a walk in the morning sun!

With the wind and the cooler temperatures over night the river froze over, in most spots. This morning the Swans looked very  forlorn. (the white on grey on grey offered a interesting shot) On a lighter side, the Otter came out onto the ice to eat . and then headed down river to the next… Read More »A start to the weekend

 These graceful creatures can be spotted from the River Trail and the Amisk Hiking Trail where it comes down to the River.   Trail Conditions: Hiking trails can be soft where the sun gets through the trees. Parks closed the Snowmobile Trails this week…. but we had 12 weeks of riding this year. Ski Trails… Read More »The Swans are back on the River.

When we opened the blinds this morning, we were greeted by this beautiful immature Bold Eagle sitting in a tree not far from the deck.   Then we spotted the Otter out on the ice having breakfast. Once the Otter was done and dove back down into the water; the immature flew to the spot… Read More »An busy morning on the river.

The 1st Day of Spring did not disappoint.  WHAT  A DAY!! Stu and I headed down our trail this morning while everything was still crisp! What a ride. We stopped at a spot, turned off the machines and listened. In addition to the scurrying of the squirrels and the swish from a Grey Jay flying… Read More »Happy 1st Day of Spring

Monday, we were sitting having supper with a friend and he looked out the window and saw this great gray owl landing in a tree just off of our deck. The next thing we knew it flew down from the tree and landed on our Bird feeder. It stayed there about five minutes looking down… Read More »We had a once in a life time moment!

-33 this morning but what a brilliant day. The sun streaming through the trees splashing natures “bar codes” on the river.

Red in the morning is a sailors warning. Mother Nature offered a glimpse into what the day was going to hold… and she was right on! We have some more snow coming (and we are so thankful as the forest can use all the moisture possible) and the winds across the lake are getting stronger… Read More »Louis Riel Weekend Greetings