January 27 – Exploring an Old farmstead
Nestled in the vast landscapes of Southern Alberta lie remnants of a bygone era – abandoned farmsteads that whisper tales of the past. These silent witnesses to history stand as poignant reminders of the pioneers who once tamed the wild prairies with dreams of...
January 27 – Wrentham Elevators
Located on the rail line between Stirling and Foremost, Wrentham was once a thriving farming community boasting four large elevators (three Alberta Wheat Pool, and one Ogilvies, a school, a famous general store, and a gas...
January 26 – Pine Grosbeak
The Pine grosbeak is a large (measuring 8-10 inches in length) member of the finch family and is found mostly in coniferous woods across Canada and Russia.. Camera was the Nikon D300 with the 300 2.8 lens on a tripod at 1/80 of a second at F5.6 and ISO 280 ...
January 28 2009 – Birds – Common Red Poll
The Common Redpoll travels in flocks and while they breed in the Arctic can be found as far south as the US border in the winter. Although some winters you can find them as far south as the central US.During the winter you may find them tunnelling into the snow to...