Swanning around

Mon. March 20, 2023

Swanning around

We were hiking along the K&P Trail in Kingston today.  I noticed this swan out on the Cataraqui River, seemingly enjoying a rest on a midstream ice flow.

The Woodpecker

 March 18, 2023

The Woodpecker

Today I was strolling down my street in the small town of Perth when I heard the sound of a woodpecker knocking on a tree.  But it wasn't a tree - it was a high voltage electrical pole, and he was right at the top, surrounded by wires and insulators.

I only had my old cell phone with me, but it captured the scene, albeit a bit fuzzy.

The bird was a large pileated woodpecker.

It was quite a shock to see it up there on the pole - and I hope it didn't become a shock for the bird too!

The Passionate Hiker