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Sunday, 24 November 2024

Great weather for ducks

This photo was taken on the brightest day we’ve had in two weeks. 



While the sun didn’t break through that day, the sky brightened compared to how it looks in fog, wind and rain.




The salt marsh has changed dramatically. The high winds and sea washed away the seaweed dam at the mouth of the stream and the marsh is draining again. 





Seaweed covers the area now but the ducks continue to enjoy the area though some have moved up stream.





The amount of seaweed was enough for a gull to drop by the marsh. It is the first time we have seen them land there.





On a day without strong wind, though it was wet, the animals were out and about. A Hairy Woodpecker was busy, willing to steal peanuts left among the trees by a squirrel who was glad to take some from us.





A unusual sight was a Red Squirrel without a tail. It gathered peanuts left on the boardwalk and took them away for winter storage. 




This is the first squirrel without a tail we’ve seen but it is quite common. Its name is Bobbie.





Meanwhile, around town a Cybertruck is causing a stir. One day, the vehicle was parked at the hospital and our daughter took our grandson to see it. Of course she took photos. Two days later, as we parked by Credit Union Place, CUP, for a walk on the track, we spotted the vehicle nearby. A photo was necessary then too. I guess when you own a Cybertruck you expect to attract attention.





We walked at CUP this past weekend too and the place was busy. The facility has two ice surfaces, a pool, gym, convention center and meeting rooms. On the weekend, girls’ hockey teams were playing games on the main ice surface both mornings. 




On the second surface, Saturday, figure skating lessons were on-going while Sunday, young boys hockey teams played there. 


Dozens of parents quietly watched the pool from a viewing area as their kids took lessons. However, never underestimate how loud parents can be when cheering for their kids at a hockey game. 


Meanwhile, we have the grandkids next weekend and have plans to do some Christmas baking and crafts with them. We had some items to buy in preparation and did the shopping two mornings last week. The stores were busy and I experienced several typical Canadian moments.


Canadians say, “Sorry,” for everything. As I came up one aisle and turned into another, another shopper coming down stopped so as to avoid a collision. Of course she said, “Sorry,” as did I. I noticed the word four other times those days. 


We almost need a sorry about this weather, though sorry isn’t enough. Sunlight is past due though not in the forecast for the third week.


Sorry.


Hope the weather is better where you are.




4 comments:

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

That is duck weather for sure! I don't quite get those trucks, not for me, thank you.

John's Island said...

Your comment about “sorry” makes me smile. Add it to the list of reasons I like Canada. 😊 As always, lots of interesting photos. I love the image of the two families of Mallards out for a walk on the seaweed.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

What an enormous single wiper blade that cybertruck has! I've never seen one here in Edmonton yet.

Maebeme said...

I actually saw the sun briefly yesterday - it was a relief after a few days of overcast sky and a dump of snow. Back into the clouds again today, though.
That's a lot of seaweed, though I'm sure it provides much nutrients to the marsh as it breaks down.
Bobbie (ha ha), the squirrel is cute.
Enjoy your time with the grands!