Here in the Okanagan Valley, spring is on the way. Red-winged blackbirds are already out staking their claims in the marsh near my home.
This afternoon, we (our friendly dogs and I) got out to staking some of our own claim. It was a beautiful sunny day here. Echo, Ati and I got outside and enjoyed some open air and dry ground.
When I was young I spent my free time exploring the fields, forests and ponds behind our home – I still do. My curiosity and eventual concern for the environment directed me to pursue an academic career focusing on ecology and the environment. I ended up graduating with a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from Trent University. Upon completion and in-between my academic and educational pursuits I have spent time working as a ski patroller in the winters and as a wilderness canoe guide – with camera at my side. I am now settled here into Kelowna, British Columbia with a much newer and fancier camera at my side. I love it here; wildlife and adventure abound here in the topographic and climatic diversity of British Columbia – this is my dream location.
awesome pic of the red-winged blackbird.
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