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July 23, 2025 - There are marshes within the eastern half of the Chebucto Peninsula which are not easily accessible except by a major ex...

July 17, 2025 - The Common Yellowthroat is still feeding young. This is likely his/her second brood or perhaps a replacement for a faile...

July 14, 2025 - I found these Sandhill Cranes in an awkward location, back lit and on the top of a rise. I then went to visit a friend a...

July 14, 2025 - Finding the right spot for sunset photos can be a tricky affair. I missed my opportunity this time as after I took these...

July 14, 2025 - My Perfect Tree is in full leaf now with a welcome guest. Bald Eagle in Perfect Tree Perfect Tree with Guest

July 14, 2025 - This is a collection of Nova Scotia scenes gathered over the last couple of days. Canada Geese at West Pennant Inlet...

July 08, 2025 - Laura and I went to our usual viewing place below Chebucto Head Light. A winter coat would have been appropriate as the...

July 06, 2025 - I usually arrived late in the day at my campsite or roadside clearing to spend the night in my motor home. This afforded...

July 05, 2025 - St. John's is best viewed from the Signal Tower overlooking the harbour and entrance. Fort Amherst and Light are just be...

July 04, 2025 - I was driving the Irish Loop on the west side of the Avalon Peninsula where I spotted a bunch of motor homes parked faci...

July 03, 2025 - I took the Baccalieu Coastal Drive, a rather long loop. I stopped for the night at a large sandy foreshore bank packed h...

July 02, 2025 - I've wanted to visit Cape Race for years but the road was barely passable for a motorhome. Not so now, the road is much...

July 01, 2025 - I have never seen so many Atlantic Puffins all emanating from the same rocky island, Great Island. The photographs poste...