Reflections of a River

Calm water, reflections of the sky shimmering on the surface, and the faint sounds of animals nearby. November's photo of the month by Mark Faviell, "reflections of a river", demonstrates the joy and serene beauty that wetlands, bodies of water, and other landscapes can provide. While examining Mark's photo, you may feel a bit of enjoyment. …

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Species Profile: Belted Kingfisher

"Communicating" by Sandy Stewart July’s Photo of the Month winner is Sandy Stewart with her lovely photo of a Belted Kingfisher! Her subject - the Kingfisher - is situated on the right third of the photo. The lines of the grass and the zig-zag of the tree stump lead our attention to the bird. The …

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Species Profile: Rufous Hummingbird

Ah, the Rufous Hummingbird; a common - yet seemingly rare - bird that captures our attention and makes us stare in awe. Their pattern of flight is mysterious, moving in a way that one would imagine a futuristic spaceship to do (or, for the conspiracy theorists, in a way that the current UFOs move). Given …

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