I recently added 10 new photos to my Viewbug profile, and they can be found here.
As spring has sprung, wildlife has started to really return to my yard. Following through on the hobby I picked up last year during the pandemic (which, alas, still rages in my area of the world, despite what the provincial government would have most of us believe), I've gone back outside with my camera to continue exploring nature in my own backyard.
Mama Montgomery is back again this year, and it looks like she has some more baby squirrels hidden away in her nest somewhere. We recently removed three trees from the property, but she comes to the porch and the bookshelves looking for her daily treats. Little Boy is back as well, bolder than ever and willing to accept peanuts from my hand, a new step in our relationship.
Hansel the crow has also joined the posse, playing lookout for his murder and letting them know when the good treats are ripe for the picking.
The little nuthatches, sparrows, and other birds are also back, along with a mated pair of ducks who visit the neighborhood. They are more reserved and walk away with angry quacks if I get too close. With the trees coming down I've also noted an uptick in robin populations. The hawk is still around, I can hear her, but as of yet have not been able to capture another picture of her comings and goings. Now, all that's missing, is a visit from the troupe of prairie chickens.
I'll keep working to capture some great images this spring and summer, and hopefully have more little treasures to share with everyone.