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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

June 30, 2022 - I visit Chignecto Provincial Park annually in my continuing and failed quest to find and photograph the Cape May Warbler...
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Bay-breasted Warbler

June 30, 2022 - There are three warbler species that are hard to find and photograph, in order of difficulty; Cape May Warbler (yet anot...
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Wildflowers on the Coastal Barren

June 27, 2022 - Laura and I hoofed it up to the coastal barren between Shoal Point and Chebucto Head primarily for the bog orchids and t...
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Halifax Waterfront Stroll

June 27, 2022 - Laura and I enjoyed a stroll along the Halifax waterfront in fair weather, ideal walkabout conditions. We haven't been...
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Ruffed Grouse

June 26, 2022 - I photographed this Ruffed Grouse on my way to the West Brook Pond dock. I did not notice the annoying stick when the ph...
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Scenic Photos of Newfoundland

June 25, 2022 - These photos of Newfoundland will hopefully give the viewer the flavour of the place. The rugged beauty is complemented...
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The Wreck and Heroics of the SS Ethie in Gros Morne National Park

June 25, 2022 - The Heroism of the SS Ethie This is a story of heroism of humans and a very famous Newfoundland dog. You couldn't mak...
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Bay-breasted Warbler

June 25, 2022 - The aptly named Bay-breasted Warbler is also a Canadian bird much like the Nashville Warbler with even more born in Cana...
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Nashville Warbler

June 25, 2022 - With 80% of our Nashville Warblers born in Canada the stupidity of the name is obvious. The folks that name these birds...
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Fortress of Louisbourg

June 20, 2022 - I visited the Fortress of Louisbourg on my way to catch the ferry to Newfoundland. Unfortunately the buildings were clos...
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Yellow Lady's Slipper Orchid

June 19, 2022 - Laura and I visited the Yellow Lady's Slipper Orchid and although it was late in the season a few were still in good sha...
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Seven Seas Navigator

June 18, 2022 - Laura and I enjoyed an evening on the rocks near Chebucto Head awaiting the departure of the Seven Seas Navigator, a mor...
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Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland

June 15, 2022 - Cape St. Mary's is a bird lovers meca; nesting Northern Gannet, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common Murre, Thick-billed Murr...
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Northern Gannet

June 14, 2022 - I left Gros Morne National Park at 7AM and drove to Cape St. Mary's Ecological reserve arriving at 5PM, an exhausting le...
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Oasis of the Seas

June 13, 2022 - The Oasis of the Seas is reported as the largest cruise ship to visit Halifax. I stationed myself halfway between Shoal...
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Caribou and Moose of Gros Morne National Park

June 11, 2022 - I saw and photographed the Woodland Caribou and Moose near the West Brook Pond parking lot. I saw lots of moose but cari...
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Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

June 10, 2022 - Western Brook Pond From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Western Brook Pond is a Canadian fjord or lake located in Gros...
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Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland(part two)

June 10, 2022 - ...............photos continued from Western Brook Pond.
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Early June Birds in Nova Scotia

June 05, 2022 - After returning from Newfoundland I enjoyed a couple of walks on my favourite trails. No surprises but June is the best...
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Newfoundland Expedition 2022

June 05, 2022 - The Newfoundland Expedition 2022 was a disaster,..........................enough said. I came home early and arrived in...
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