Late tonight, 29 July 2022, I am posting five photos taken yesterday, when I went for a drive out of the city. Having stayed home for eight days because of an extremely painful infected tooth, I just needed to get out for a few hours. Our heatwave continues - it got up to 33C when I was out yesterday afternoon.

My trip started with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast. I knew that the Farm was going to be busier than ever after yesterday and I wanted to take a few bright, colourful photos while I had the chance. Every time I go to the Farm, new things have been added. Hard-working, creative owners and staff! Everyone is so friendly there.

From the Farm, I drove further south-east and quickly checked out Frank Lake and area. It was too hot for me to do more than a very short walk just as far as the American Pelicans. Driving a back road or two, I only saw a few small birds. Maybe just too hot for them. I did see a Yellow-headed Blackbird at the lake, standing on a rock with its wings slightly open and its beak open. in order to cool down a little. I was also very happy to see this beautiful Swainson's Hawk perched on a fence railing along one of the roads.

This evening, we actually had a fairly short-lived thunderstorm with some rain. A full day of this kind of weather would be, oh, SO welcome.

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Late tonight, 29 July 2022, I am posting five photos taken yesterday, when I went for a drive out of the city. Having stayed home for eight days because of an extremely painful infected tooth, I just needed to get out for a few hours. Our heatwave continues - it got up to 33C when I was out yesterday afternoon.

My trip started with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast. I knew that the Farm was going to be busier than ever after yesterday and I wanted to take a few bright, colourful photos while I had the chance. Every time I go to the Farm, new things have been added. Hard-working, creative owners and staff! Everyone is so friendly there.

From the Farm, I drove further south-east and quickly checked out Frank Lake and area. It was too hot for me to do more than a very short walk just as far as the American Pelicans. Driving a back road or two, I only saw a few small birds. Maybe just too hot for them. I did see a Yellow-headed Blackbird at the lake, standing on a rock with its wings slightly open and its beak open. in order to cool down a little. I was also very happy to see this beautiful Swainson's Hawk perched on a fence railing along one of the roads.

This evening, we actually had a fairly short-lived thunderstorm with some rain. A full day of this kind of weather would be, oh, SO welcome.

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Late tonight, 29 July 2022, I am posting five photos taken yesterday, when I went for a drive out of the city. Having stayed home for eight days because of an extremely painful infected tooth, I just needed to get out for a few hours. Our heatwave continues - it got up to 33C when I was out yesterday afternoon.

My trip started with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast. I knew that the Farm was going to be busier than ever after yesterday and I wanted to take a few bright, colourful photos while I had the chance. Every time I go to the Farm, new things have been added. Hard-working, creative owners and staff! Everyone is so friendly there.

From the Farm, I drove further south-east and quickly checked out Frank Lake and area. It was too hot for me to do more than a very short walk just as far as the American Pelicans. Driving a back road or two, I only saw a few small birds. Maybe just too hot for them. I did see a Yellow-headed Blackbird at the lake, standing on a rock with its wings slightly open and its beak open. in order to cool down a little. I was also very happy to see this beautiful Swainson's Hawk perched on a fence railing along one of the roads.

This evening, we actually had a fairly short-lived thunderstorm with some rain. A full day of this kind of weather would be, oh, SO welcome.

Tags:   Alberta Canada SE of Calgary Frank Lake nature insect green wings side view perched fence post lichens water outdoor summer 28 July 2022 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott © Anne Elliott 2022 © All Rights Reserved

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Late tonight, 29 July 2022, I am posting five photos taken yesterday, when I went for a drive out of the city. Having stayed home for eight days because of an extremely painful infected tooth, I just needed to get out for a few hours. Our heatwave continues - it got up to 33C when I was out yesterday afternoon.

My trip started with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast. I knew that the Farm was going to be busier than ever after yesterday and I wanted to take a few bright, colourful photos while I had the chance. Every time I go to the Farm, new things have been added. Hard-working, creative owners and staff! Everyone is so friendly there.

From the Farm, I drove further south-east and quickly checked out Frank Lake and area. It was too hot for me to do more than a very short walk just as far as the American Pelicans. Driving a back road or two, I only saw a few small birds. Maybe just too hot for them. I did see a Yellow-headed Blackbird at the lake, standing on a rock with its wings slightly open and its beak open. in order to cool down a little. I was also very happy to see this beautiful Swainson's Hawk perched on a fence railing along one of the roads.

This evening, we actually had a fairly short-lived thunderstorm with some rain. A full day of this kind of weather would be, oh, SO welcome.

Tags:   Alberta Canada SE of Calgary nature field Canola yellow crop agriculture shed outdoor summer 28 July 2022 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott © Anne Elliott 2022 © All Rights Reserved

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Late tonight, 29 July 2022, I am posting five photos taken yesterday, when I went for a drive out of the city. Having stayed home for eight days because of an extremely painful infected tooth, I just needed to get out for a few hours. Our heatwave continues - it got up to 33C when I was out yesterday afternoon.

My trip started with a visit to the Saskatoon Farm for a late breakfast. I knew that the Farm was going to be busier than ever after yesterday and I wanted to take a few bright, colourful photos while I had the chance. Every time I go to the Farm, new things have been added. Hard-working, creative owners and staff! Everyone is so friendly there.

From the Farm, I drove further south-east and quickly checked out Frank Lake and area. It was too hot for me to do more than a very short walk just as far as the American Pelicans. Driving a back road or two, I only saw a few small birds. Maybe just too hot for them. I did see a Yellow-headed Blackbird at the lake, standing on a rock with its wings slightly open and its beak open. in order to cool down a little. I was also very happy to see this beautiful Swainson's Hawk perched on a fence railing along one of the roads.

This evening, we actually had a fairly short-lived thunderstorm with some rain. A full day of this kind of weather would be, oh, SO welcome.

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