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Ironically, this common grackle is a bird that I have not found very often. From a distance it might look like a small crow, but when you get closer you will see the deep blue arou…

I have looked into this canyon a few times in my life. The first couple were school trips on the way to go to the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology. It's really the first bit of …

Magpies are a bird that can be spotted in Calgary year-round, as they are not known to be migratory. Their average lifespan is around 5 years, with some of the longest-lived ones s…

One of my favorite events, and something you might see me post about from time to time if you follow me. The Calgary Comic Expo Parade of Wonders. Whether it's in color or black an…

In the spring and summer months the Big Horn Sheep will have brown fur to blend into the landscape; in the winter they will turn white to match the snowy landscapes that they inhab…

The Calgary Zoo is home to many different species of penguins, all under the same roof. The penguin plunge is dedicated to giving them a space where they can coexist, swim, play, a…

Named for their spoon-shaped bill, the African Spoonbill will move their bill back and forth as they wade in the water, hoping to snap up something to snack on or perhaps their nex…

This hawk gets its name—Rough-legged—from its feathers that run all the way down its legs right to its talons. This helped to keep these birds warm in frigid temperatures, common i…

The road to Canmore in Alberta is filled with many eye-catching scenic views, forests, mountains, and rivers. It looks amazing around here anytime of year, but at the height of sum…

Pigeons eating bread in a downtown city park is an age-old cliche that I remember growing up from many different TV shows and movies, especially ones like Sesame Street, where Bert…

This horse sculpture is constructed from random bits of scrap metal, some of them shaped to match the horse body parts. It is a permanent fixture outside a popular bar along downto…

The many delicate layers of flower petals on this flower had a certain softness to them. Almost like several blankets stacked together, I wonder what it would be like to lie on top…

Anytime I can get some good and sharp close-ups like this, I have to give some credit to the bird itself for the work. Once I was locked in and my focus was set, then the performan…

Orchids have a very interesting and distinct structure. They are one of a handful of flowers that I find that I can immediately identify, and I am sure many people can as well. The…

Peacocks are native to South Asia and are associated with grace and beauty in many cultures. They are known for their colorful feathers and large tail, which they sometimes display…

It can be quite challenging to find an abundance of butterflies in one place. I feel like in the wild I have only seen one at a time, and it's very tricky having to wait for one to…

This very colorful flower stood out so much that I had to get as close as possible to it. The vibrant orange, red, and yellows all had a fiery glow to them. I believe that the prim…

Horned grebes live in some of the same habitats as mallard ducks but will more likely not be found around places with too many people. So it is usually the wetlands of some of the …

The Sempervivum is a genus that consists of around 40 species of flowering plants. They are also known as "liveforever," and their name comes from the Latin "semper" (always) and "…

I enjoy the way the colors stood out on this monitor lizard, as the lighting was a bit challenging. With a little patience, I waited for the lizard to move where it would be a litt…