Friday, November 26, 2021

Roller Skiers - Sit Spot #1034 - November 26, 2021







Roller Skiers on the Waterfront Trail



Friday, November 26, 2021 4:15 p.m.

Sit 1034 : Brush Pile W : Cloudy 

-1° (-8°) NW 30-50 kph  69% humidity 


Wind in trees,

(Construction noises),


Extras:

Along the Hamilton Waterfront Trail -

Very windy and cold on the trail,

Aster, New England,

Aster, Panicled,

Dogwood, Red Osier,

Goldenrod, Tall,

Groundsel, Sticky,

Queen Anne’s Lace,

Sow-thistle, Field,


Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blue Jays,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

Red-breasted Nuthatch,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Black Squirrel,

Red Squirrel.





Photo Site #8 - West Pond Site






Thursday, November 25, 2021

Goldenrod - Sit Spot #1033 - November 25, 2021








Tall Goldenrod still in flower



Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:10 a.m.

Sit 1033  : Brush Pile W : Cloudy with light rain 

+6° (+4°) S 9-14 kph  93% humidity 


Rain on tarp,

(Jet - Air Canada Jazz flight 7491...),

Blue Jays,

(Train),

Crows,

Goldfinches,

Tall Goldenrod still blooming nearby,


Extras:

Along the Trails -

Blue Jays,

Chickadees,

Crows,

 _ _ _


Alexanders, Golden,

Aster, Arrow-leaved,

Goldenrod, Tall,

Goldenrod, Zigzag,

Witch Hazel,


Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blue Jays,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Red Squirrel.




Photo Site #7 -
Sunrise Time from 2nd Floor Window






Wednesday, November 24, 2021

East Willow - Sit Spot #1032 - November 24, 2021









Photo Site #6 - Close up of East Willow



Wednesday, November 24, 2021 3:20 p.m.

Sit 1032  : Brush Pile W : Cloudy 

+7° (+4°) S 17-26 kph  61% humidity 


(Backup alarm on truck),

(Jet - Air Canada Jazz flight 7662...),

Tree branches squeaking in wind,

(Train),



Extras:

Along the Trails -

Chickadees,

Crows cawing in distance,

 

 _ _ _

 

Donkey braying,

Red Squirrel chattering,

 _ _ _

 

Aster, Arrow-leaved,

Dandelion,

Goldenrod, Tall,

Goldenrod, Zigzag,

Herb Robert leaves still green,

White Avens leaves still green,

Witch Hazel,


Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blue Jays,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

Red-breasted Nuthatch,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Red Squirrel.


Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Window Geranium/Early morning snow - Sit Spot #1031 - November 23, 2021








The sunlight was hitting the Geranium on the Window







Early Morning Snow




Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Sit 1031  :  Brush Pile W : Partly cloudy 

-2° (-5°)  W 15-25 kph  56% humidity


Robins,

Blue Jays,

(Traffic noises in distance),

(Jet - Cargojet Airways flight 566...),

(Prop Plane),

Chickadees,

Woodpecker tapping,

Tall Goldenrod still blooming nearby,


Extras:

7:10 a.m. -

Crows calling in distance,

Light snow falling,

Carolina Wren chatting,


Along the Trails -

Blue Jays,

Bluebirds,

Canadian Geese flying overhead,

Chickadees,

Crows,

Mourning Doves,

Raven's calling,

Robins,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

 _ _ _

 

Donkey braying,

Red Squirrel chattering,

White-tailed Deer snorting,

 _ _ _

 

Autumn Olives have green leaves,

Basal leaves of Oxeye Daisy are green,

Black Raspberries have green leaves,

Common Speedwell leaves are green,

Dames Rocket Basil leaves deep green,

Dames Rocket petals still hanging on one plant,

Garlic Mustard leaves very green,

Lower leaves of some Motherworts are green,

Some Apple Trees hanging onto leaves,

Some Black Raspberries have red-violet leaves,

Some Grasses & Sedges are very green,

Some Tall Goldenrods blooming,

Strawberry leaves very green yet,

Witch Hazel still blooming,


Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blue Jays,

Cardinal,

Chickadees,

Mourning Doves,

Goldfinches,

Juncos,

Red-breasted Nuthatch,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Carolina Wren,

Black Squirrel,

Red Squirrel.




Photo  Site #5 - Front "Forest" Trail







Monday, November 22, 2021

Large Meal - Sit Spot #1030 - November 22, 2021








Wondering how that small spider
is going to eat that large moth



Monday, November 22, 2021 10:55 a.m.

Sit 1030   :  Brush Pile W  : Mostly cloudy 

-1° (-8°) W 35-46 kph  64% humidity 


Wind in trees,

(Jet - Air Canada Jazz flight 353...),

Tall Goldenrod blooming,


Extras:

Along the Trails -

Blue Jays,

Raven's 2,

 _ _ _


Donkey braying,

White-tailed Deer,

 _ _ _


Alexanders, Golden

Goldenrod, Tall,

Goldenrod, Zigzag,

Rocket, Dames,

Witch Hazel,


Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blue Jays,

Cardinal,

Chickadees,

Goldfinches,

Red-breasted Nuthatch,

White-breasted Nuthatch,

Downy Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker,

Black Squirrel,

Red Squirrel.




Photo Site #4 -  North Ridge Trail