My computer is driving me crazy, maybe because I am almost out of space. It messes up practically everything I try to do, sigh. Hopefully, next week, I will be able to get some old photo folders checked and deleted.

Saturday, 24 July 2021: our temperature is 24C (feels like 24C) just after 1:00 pm. Sunrise is at 5:50 am, and sunset is at 9:34 pm. Yet again, or should I say 'still', under a Special Air Quality Statement. "Wildfire smoke from BC is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. High risk Air Quality Health Index values will likely occur at times through weekend over much of southern Alberta." From the Weather Network.

Two days ago, I needed to get out for a bit, so I went for a drive W and SW of Calgary. One of my stops was at the place where I had seen two Common Loons on 16 July 2021. I thought I would quickly check to see if a Loon was anywhere to be seen. Apparently, one of the Loons flies off somewhere else and then comes back occasionally, maybe a few days later. When I first arrived, one was not too far away, but immediately dived underwater and reappeared almost at the far side of the pond. Another dive and it was almost too far even to be seen. That was the way it stayed. The best part was when a good friend pulled up and we had a lovely chance to catch up. She mentioned which road they were going to take to get to the area where I had planned to go, so I did the same. Very little to see, apart from a Brewer's Blackbird with a beak full of insects for his babies. A pleasant drive, though, with a few very steep hills. At one point, the road in the distance looked almost as it it was going straight up vertically, but was not as bad as it looked.

The wetland that is my main wetland to go to, is dried up and all I saw were three or four Red-winged Blackbirds. No Snipe or Black Terns, etc.. The water shortage is having a devastating effect.

Three or four old barns/sheds saved the day for me, even though I had seen them all before : )

Back in the city, I called in at Plaka Greek Restaurant in Deer Ridge, Calgary. Chicken souvlaki wrap with Greek salad to take home with me.

The next day, yesterday, was a great day - I got a HAIRCUT! Feels much, much better.

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A really bad, quick photo before they flew off, but these were the first House Finches I had seen this year.

Saturday, 24 July 2021: our temperature is 24C (feels like 24C) just after 1:00 pm. Sunrise is at 5:50 am, and sunset is at 9:34 pm. Yet again, or should I say 'still', under a Special Air Quality Statement. "Wildfire smoke from BC is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. High risk Air Quality Health Index values will likely occur at times through weekend over much of southern Alberta." From the Weather Network.

Two days ago, I needed to get out for a bit, so I went for a drive W and SW of Calgary. One of my stops was at the place where I had seen two Common Loons on 16 July 2021. I thought I would quickly check to see if a Loon was anywhere to be seen. Apparently, one of the Loons flies off somewhere else and then comes back occasionally, maybe a few days later. When I first arrived, one was not too far away, but immediately dived underwater and reappeared almost at the far side of the pond. Another dive and it was almost too far even to be seen. That was the way it stayed. The best part was when a good friend pulled up and we had a lovely chance to catch up. She mentioned which road they were going to take to get to the area where I had planned to go, so I did the same. Very little to see, apart from a Brewer's Blackbird with a beak full of insects for his babies. A pleasant drive, though, with a few very steep hills. At one point, the road in the distance looked almost as it it was going straight up vertically, but was not as bad as it looked.

The wetland that is my main wetland to go to, is dried up and all I saw were three or four Red-winged Blackbirds. No Snipe or Black Terns, etc.. The water shortage is having a devastating effect.

Three or four old barns/sheds saved the day for me, even though I had seen them all before : )

Back in the city, I called in at Plaka Greek Restaurant in Deer Ridge, Calgary. Chicken souvlaki wrap with Greek salad to take home with me.

The next day, yesterday, was a great day - I got a HAIRCUT! Feels much, much better.

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Saturday, 24 July 2021: our temperature is 24C (feels like 24C) just after 1:00 pm. Sunrise is at 5:50 am, and sunset is at 9:34 pm. Yet again, or should I say 'still', under a Special Air Quality Statement. "Wildfire smoke from BC is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. High risk Air Quality Health Index values will likely occur at times through weekend over much of southern Alberta." From the Weather Network.

Two days ago, I needed to get out for a bit, so I went for a drive W and SW of Calgary. One of my stops was at the place where I had seen two Common Loons on 16 July 2021. I thought I would quickly check to see if a Loon was anywhere to be seen. Apparently, one of the Loons flies off somewhere else and then comes back occasionally, maybe a few days later. When I first arrived, one was not too far away, but immediately dived underwater and reappeared almost at the far side of the pond. Another dive and it was almost too far even to be seen. That was the way it stayed. The best part was when a good friend pulled up and we had a lovely chance to catch up. She mentioned which road they were going to take to get to the area where I had planned to go, so I did the same. Very little to see, apart from a Brewer's Blackbird with a beak full of insects for his babies. A pleasant drive, though, with a few very steep hills. At one point, the road in the distance looked almost as it it was going straight up vertically, but was not as bad as it looked.

The wetland that is my main wetland to go to, is dried up and all I saw were three or four Red-winged Blackbirds. No Snipe or Black Terns, etc.. The water shortage is having a devastating effect.

Three or four old barns/sheds saved the day for me, even though I had seen them all before : )

Back in the city, I called in at Plaka Greek Restaurant in Deer Ridge, Calgary. Chicken souvlaki wrap with Greek salad to take home with me.

The next day, yesterday, was a great day - I got a HAIRCUT! Feels much, much better.

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Saturday, 24 July 2021: our temperature is 24C (feels like 24C) just after 1:00 pm. Sunrise is at 5:50 am, and sunset is at 9:34 pm. Yet again, or should I say 'still', under a Special Air Quality Statement. "Wildfire smoke from BC is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. High risk Air Quality Health Index values will likely occur at times through weekend over much of southern Alberta." From the Weather Network.

Two days ago, I needed to get out for a bit, so I went for a drive W and SW of Calgary. One of my stops was at the place where I had seen two Common Loons on 16 July 2021. I thought I would quickly check to see if a Loon was anywhere to be seen. Apparently, one of the Loons flies off somewhere else and then comes back occasionally, maybe a few days later. When I first arrived, one was not too far away, but immediately dived underwater and reappeared almost at the far side of the pond. Another dive and it was almost too far even to be seen. That was the way it stayed. The best part was when a good friend pulled up and we had a lovely chance to catch up. She mentioned which road they were going to take to get to the area where I had planned to go, so I did the same. Very little to see, apart from a Brewer's Blackbird with a beak full of insects for his babies. A pleasant drive, though, with a few very steep hills. At one point, the road in the distance looked almost as it it was going straight up vertically, but was not as bad as it looked.

The wetland that is my main wetland to go to, is dried up and all I saw were three or four Red-winged Blackbirds. No Snipe or Black Terns, etc.. The water shortage is having a devastating effect.

Three or four old barns/sheds saved the day for me, even though I had seen them all before : )

Back in the city, I called in at Plaka Greek Restaurant in Deer Ridge, Calgary. Chicken souvlaki wrap with Greek salad to take home with me.

The next day, yesterday, was a great day - I got a HAIRCUT! Feels much, much better.

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Saturday, 24 July 2021: our temperature is 24C (feels like 24C) just after 1:00 pm. Sunrise is at 5:50 am, and sunset is at 9:34 pm. Yet again, or should I say 'still', under a Special Air Quality Statement. "Wildfire smoke from BC is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. High risk Air Quality Health Index values will likely occur at times through weekend over much of southern Alberta." From the Weather Network.

Two days ago, I needed to get out for a bit, so I went for a drive W and SW of Calgary. One of my stops was at the place where I had seen two Common Loons on 16 July 2021. I thought I would quickly check to see if a Loon was anywhere to be seen. Apparently, one of the Loons flies off somewhere else and then comes back occasionally, maybe a few days later. When I first arrived, one was not too far away, but immediately dived underwater and reappeared almost at the far side of the pond. Another dive and it was almost too far even to be seen. That was the way it stayed. The best part was when a good friend pulled up and we had a lovely chance to catch up. She mentioned which road they were going to take to get to the area where I had planned to go, so I did the same. Very little to see, apart from a Brewer's Blackbird with a beak full of insects for his babies. A pleasant drive, though, with a few very steep hills. At one point, the road in the distance looked almost as it it was going straight up vertically, but was not as bad as it looked.

The wetland that is my main wetland to go to, is dried up and all I saw were three or four Red-winged Blackbirds. No Snipe or Black Terns, etc.. The water shortage is having a devastating effect in so many places.

Three or four old barns/sheds saved the day for me, even though I had seen them all before : )

Back in the city, I called in at Plaka Greek Restaurant in Deer Ridge, Calgary. Chicken souvlaki wrap with Greek salad to take home with me. So good!

The next day, yesterday, was a great day - I got a HAIRCUT! Feels much, much better.

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