Wednesday, 4 November 2020; our temperature just before noon is PLUS 13C (windchill PLUS 12C). Sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset is at 5:03 pm.
"Forecasters are keeping a close eye on an increasing threat for a dangerous blizzard for parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta this weekend. There is an increasing threat for a blizzard, as the low will bring heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the Prairies through the weekend." From the Weather Network. I have to wait two weeks to get my snow tires put on.
Two of today's photos were taken yesterday, 3 November 2020, when I joined a few friends, all wearing masks, for a morning of birding at Carburn Park. This is a park that I don't often visit, though I was there a few days ago. That was a disappointing walk, as certain birds were nowhere to be seen, by others as well as myself. No bird photos, but several fun Halloween shots in the park.
Yesterday was a much more rewarding visit, helped a lot by the fact that birding tends to be better in the mornings, as well as more expert eyes to do the searching. Though I had seen Harlequin Ducks at various times in different locations over the years, I hadn't seen one this year. Such a treat to see a little group of five of them yesterday. They really are spectacular ducks, with their bold, artistic feather pattern.
We were also so lucky to see a Great Horned Owl. It was spotted flying towards and landing in a very far off tree. Unfortunately, some people were walking right nearby and the owl flew. It was spotted again, far away, giving us a chance to take a photo or two. We did not attempt to walk a little closer, as the owl had already been under enough stress.
After the walk, I decided to drive east and then north of the city for the afternoon. I was already half way there, so it made sense, especially as the weather was good. I had one location in mind, thanks to a friend's ebird posting. I wanted to drive a certain road to find, not a bird, but an old house. This was a new area for me, which was good. The house was right where I thought, but, it looked very different from a photo I had seen on Google. Since that photo was taken, the land owner had removed many of the wooden planks from the lower half of the building, so it looked more like a skeleton. Not very attractive, really, but I posted a photo this morning.
It felt so good to be driving in beautiful countryside. Much needed. Too many other things to be seen to, including ongoing medical appointments, stress over waiting for biopsy results, and having to replace first my computer keyboard that died and then, this weekend, my printer and mouse. The latter had been driving me nuts the last two or three months. Too, of course, the election going on south of the border : ) Haven't dared turn on my TV yet.
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Wednesday, 4 November 2020; our temperature just before noon is PLUS 13C (windchill PLUS 12C). Sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset is at 5:03 pm.
"Forecasters are keeping a close eye on an increasing threat for a dangerous blizzard for parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta this weekend. There is an increasing threat for a blizzard, as the low will bring heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the Prairies through the weekend." From the Weather Network. I have to wait two weeks to get my snow tires put on.
Two of today's photos were taken yesterday, 3 November 2020, when I joined a few friends, all wearing masks, for a morning of birding at Carburn Park. This is a park that I don't often visit, though I was there a few days ago. That was a disappointing walk, as certain birds were nowhere to be seen, by others as well as myself. No bird photos, but several fun Halloween shots in the park.
Yesterday was a much more rewarding visit, helped a lot by the fact that birding tends to be better in the mornings, as well as more expert eyes to do the searching. Though I had seen Harlequin Ducks at various times in different locations over the years, I hadn't seen one this year. Such a treat to see a little group of five of them yesterday. They really are spectacular ducks, with their bold, artistic feather pattern.
We were also so lucky to see a Great Horned Owl. It was spotted flying towards and landing in a very far off tree. Unfortunately, some people were walking right nearby and the owl flew. It was spotted again, far away, giving us a chance to take a photo or two. We did not attempt to walk a little closer, as the owl had already been under enough stress.
After the walk, I decided to drive east and then north of the city for the afternoon. I was already half way there, so it made sense, especially as the weather was good. I had one location in mind, thanks to a friend's ebird posting. I wanted to drive a certain road to find, not a bird, but an old house. This was a new area for me, which was good. The house was right where I thought, but, it looked very different from a photo I had seen on Google. Since that photo was taken, the land owner had removed many of the wooden planks from the lower half of the building, so it looked more like a skeleton. Not very attractive, really, but I posted a photo this morning.
It felt so good to be driving in beautiful countryside. Much needed. Too many other things to be seen to, including ongoing medical appointments, stress over waiting for biopsy results, and having to replace first my computer keyboard that died and then, this weekend, my printer and mouse. The latter had been driving me nuts the last two or three months. Too, of course, the election going on south of the border : ) Haven't dared turn on my TV yet.
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Apparently, there are only four churches like this one in Alberta.
"The Coptic Orthodox Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world, founded in Egypt in the first century by Saint Mark the Apostle and writer of the second Gospel of the New Testament. A conservative church, it has carefully preserved the Orthodox Christian faith in its earliest form. It is a faith that has been passed down through generations, always remaining true to the apostolic doctrines and patterns of worship. The church’s spiritual approach emphasizes holiness, divine mysteries and fellowship, rooted firmly in the canons of the holy scriptures, the apostolic and orthodox creeds, the teachings of the church fathers and the first three ecumenical councils."
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Thursday, 5 November 2020; our temperature just before noon is PLUS 12C (windchill PLUS 10C). Sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset is at 5:01 pm. Gloomy and overcast this morning.
"'High confidence' for a major, paralyzing snowstorm on the Prairies (this weekend, 7 and 8 November). This storm is expected to completely shut down travel across a large part of the region. The impending, increasing threat of a dangerous blizzard could bring record-breaking November snowfall to the region. The biggest 24-hour snowfall totals in November are in jeopardy." From the Weather Network. The current record for Calgary is 35.6 cm, set in 1914. Wish I had my snow tires on - having to wait till 18 November,
Three of today's photos were taken the day before yesterday, 3 November 2020, when I joined a few friends, all wearing masks, for a morning of birding at Carburn Park. This is a park that I don't often visit, though I was there a few days ago. That was a disappointing walk, as certain birds were nowhere to be seen, by others as well as myself. No bird photos, but several fun Halloween shots in the park.
The walk the day before yesterday was a much more rewarding visit, helped a lot by the fact that birding tends to be better in the mornings, as well as more expert eyes to do the searching. Though I had seen Harlequin Ducks at various times in different locations over the years, I hadn't seen one this year. Such a treat to see a little group of five of them. They really are spectacular ducks, with their bold, artistic feather pattern.
We were also so lucky to see a Great Horned Owl. It was spotted flying towards and landing in a very far off tree. Unfortunately, some people were walking right nearby and the owl flew. It was spotted again, far away, giving us a chance to take a photo or two. We did not attempt to walk a little closer, as the owl had already been under enough stress.
After the walk, I decided to drive east and then north of the city for the afternoon. I was already half way there, so it made sense, especially as the weather was good. I had one location in mind, thanks to a friend's ebird posting. I wanted to drive a certain road to find, not a bird, but an old house. This was a new area for me, which was good. The house was right where I thought, but, it looked very different from a photo I had seen on Google. Since that photo was taken, the land owner had removed many of the wooden planks from the lower half of the building, so it looked more like a skeleton. Not very attractive, really, but I posted a photo yesterday morning.
It felt so good to be driving in beautiful countryside. Much needed. Too many other things to be seen to, including ongoing medical appointments, stress over waiting for biopsy results, and having to replace first my computer keyboard that died and then, this weekend, my printer and mouse. The latter had been driving me nuts the last two or three months. Too, of course, the election going on south of the border : ) Haven't dared turn on my TV yet this morning.
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Thursday, 5 November 2020; our temperature just before noon is PLUS 12C (windchill PLUS 10C). Sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset is at 5:01 pm. Gloomy and overcast this morning.
"'High confidence' for a major, paralyzing snowstorm on the Prairies (this weekend, 7 and 8 November). This storm is expected to completely shut down travel across a large part of the region. The impending, increasing threat of a dangerous blizzard could bring record-breaking November snowfall to the region. The biggest 24-hour snowfall totals in November are in jeopardy." From the Weather Network. The current record for Calgary is 35.6 cm, set in 1914. Wish I had my snow tires on - having to wait till 18 November,
Three of today's photos were taken the day before yesterday, 3 November 2020, when I joined a few friends, all wearing masks, for a morning of birding at Carburn Park. This is a park that I don't often visit, though I was there a few days ago. That was a disappointing walk, as certain birds were nowhere to be seen, by others as well as myself. No bird photos, but several fun Halloween shots in the park.
The walk the day before yesterday was a much more rewarding visit, helped a lot by the fact that birding tends to be better in the mornings, as well as more expert eyes to do the searching. Though I had seen Harlequin Ducks at various times in different locations over the years, I hadn't seen one this year. Such a treat to see a little group of five of them. They really are spectacular ducks, with their bold, artistic feather pattern.
We were also so lucky to see a Great Horned Owl. It was spotted flying towards and landing in a very far off tree. Unfortunately, some people were walking right nearby and the owl flew. It was spotted again, far away, giving us a chance to take a photo or two. We did not attempt to walk a little closer, as the owl had already been under enough stress.
After the walk, I decided to drive east and then north of the city for the afternoon. I was already half way there, so it made sense, especially as the weather was good. I had one location in mind, thanks to a friend's ebird posting. I wanted to drive a certain road to find, not a bird, but an old house. This was a new area for me, which was good. The house was right where I thought, but, it looked very different from a photo I had seen on Google. Since that photo was taken, the land owner had removed many of the wooden planks from the lower half of the building, so it looked more like a skeleton. Not very attractive, really, but I posted a photo yesterday morning.
It felt so good to be driving in beautiful countryside. Much needed. Too many other things to be seen to, including ongoing medical appointments, stress over waiting for biopsy results, and having to replace first my computer keyboard that died and then, this weekend, my printer and mouse. The latter had been driving me nuts the last two or three months. Too, of course, the election going on south of the border : ) Haven't dared turn on my TV yet this morning.
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Friday, 6 November 2020; our temperature at 5:30 pm is PLUS 2C (windchill MINUS 1C). Sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset is at 4:58 pm. Gloomy and overcast today. Forecast is for a few flurries this evening and the same for tomorrow, Saturday. Forecast has changed from the more severe forecast given yesterday, seen below.
"'High confidence' for a major, paralyzing snowstorm on the Prairies (this weekend, 7 and 8 November). This storm is expected to completely shut down travel across a large part of the region. The impending, increasing threat of a dangerous blizzard could bring record-breaking November snowfall to the region. The biggest 24-hour snowfall totals in November are in jeopardy." From the Weather Network. The current record for Calgary is 35.6 cm, set in 1914. Wish I had my snow tires on - having to wait till 18 November.
Two of today's photos were taken on 3 November 2020, when I joined a few friends, all wearing masks, for a morning of birding at Carburn Park. This is a park that I don't often visit, though I was there a few days ago. That was a disappointing walk, as certain birds were nowhere to be seen, by others as well as myself. No bird photos, but several fun Halloween shots in the park.
The walk the other day was a much more rewarding visit, helped a lot by the fact that birding tends to be better in the mornings, as well as more expert eyes to do the searching. Though I had seen Harlequin Ducks at various times in different locations over the years, I hadn't seen one this year. Such a treat to see a little group of five of them. They really are spectacular ducks, with their bold, artistic feather pattern.
We were also so lucky to see a Great Horned Owl. It was spotted flying towards and landing in a very far off tree. Unfortunately, some people were walking right nearby and the owl flew. It was spotted again, far away, giving us a chance to take a photo or two. We did not attempt to walk a little closer, as the owl had already been under enough stress.
After the walk, I decided to drive east and then north of the city for the afternoon. I was already half way there, so it made sense, especially as the weather was good. I had one location in mind, thanks to a friend's ebird posting. I wanted to drive a certain road to find, not a bird, but an old house. This was a new area for me, which was good. The house was right where I thought, but, it looked very different from a photo I had seen on Google. Since that photo was taken, the land owner had removed many of the wooden planks from the lower half of the building, so it looked more like a skeleton. Not very attractive, really, but I posted a photo yesterday morning.
It felt so good to be driving in beautiful countryside. Much needed. Too many other things to be seen to, including ongoing medical appointments, stress over waiting for biopsy results, and having to replace first my computer keyboard that died and then, this weekend, my printer and mouse. The latter had been driving me nuts the last two or three months. Too, of course, the election going on south of the border : )
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