We had bitterly cold temperatures for the early part of last week and then the temperature rose for a mild spell. The Black Ducks which had abandoned the frozen salt marsh are back for a few days enjoying the milder temperatures.
This one looked happy to be back.
The ice in the bay is melting again, at least until the temperature drops this coming weekend.
The Blue Jays along the boardwalk entertained walkers this week. A flock quickly gathers when generous walkers leave seeds for them.
Mourning Doves have a communal roosting area where they are protected from the worst of winter weather. It is hard to photograph them but five are visible in the following photo.
Over the years, we have come to know people who walk the boardwalk when we do. One such couple, in their nineties, has been walking in the mall since the weather turned so cold. However, it was good to see them this past week when the milder temperatures drew them outdoors again.
Northerly winds lined the tree trunks with snow on a maple-lined street in one area of Summerside. The shots of colour in the equipment in the nearby playground really stand out in the winter grey and white.
Finally this week, as we pulled in our driveway yesterday, a neighbourhood Red Fox sat on a lawn across the street. I managed some photos of the animal with the window down
and noticed crows gathering on the wires over the fox.
The fox watched as I left the car, unperturbed by my presence as I photographed it. Then all of the crows started cawing, loudly, and the fox appeared stressed.
It took off back into the nearby field.
The murder of crows acting to move the fox along was amazing to observe.
Let’s hope there are wonderful surprises in the world this coming week. We need some!
4 comments:
Hello, Marie
Lovely captures of the ducks, the Jays and the pretty Fox. I had a hard time finding the doves, it took awhile but I found them. We see familiar faces on our walks too, it is great to get outside for walks. Take care, have a happy day and great week ahead.
We have two village bunnies that were once inside one lady owned them, then they got out and never wanted to go back in. Anyway, those bunnies don't like the sound of the crows either. They go alert at the noise.
Love that they walk in their 90s together. That's the best!
The fox ;pictures are wonderful, I wonder what the crows were thinking, to run the fox off.
Good to have "Neighbourhood Watch" crows.
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