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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

These male Ruby Throated Hummingbirds posed nicely for me and my camera last week.

I was just heading out for a hike in Northwest Ontario Canada, with my faithful pup Charlee, and I happened to be wearing a red, short sleeved t-shirt. Just as we neared the edge of a tree-line, one of these guys came whizzing right up to me, and hoovered beside my right shoulder. I could hear him there, but I could not see him without turning my head. When I turned my head to look, I suppose I startled him and he whirred off.

This gave me an idea. I quickly changed shirts, and put out my red one with a stack of red and yellow plastic drinking glasses filled with some sweet water.

I spent the next hour waiting patiently for their return. They would come very in-frequently to investigate the red shirt, but none of them were checking out the glass of sugar-water. I gave up and left the area. I came back the next day to see if any of them had gotten the idea, and sure enough, they had.



Here are some of my resulting shots.

Male Ruby Throated Humming Bird

Male Ruby Throated Humming Bird

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

I had the fantastic opportunity to photograph some of the awesome ambassadors for the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre this past week. It was a great chance to mingle and discuss the various things that they do, and get to know more about the important wildlife in our province.

The natural world as a whole, and in particular the flora and fauna of Manitoba is near and dear to my heart, which my regular readers probably can tell. Not many things bring me as much joy as being out in the wilderness photographing nature. This is why I jumped at the chance to donate to the PWRC. To do what I love, and help out a great organization.

Burrowing Owl
Naira the female Burrowing Owl.



American Kestrel
Calen the male North American Kestrel.



American Kestrel
Kele the female North American Kestrel.



Peregrine Falcon
Camira the female Peregrine Falcon.



Arctic Fox
Arctic the Arctic Fox.



The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a registered charity who's aim is to treat and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife. The PWRC also runs outreach programs, in order to educate the public about important wildlife issues currently affecting the local and global environment. Their programs compliment the school curriculum and can be presented at your school, community centre or outdoor event.

You can also arrange for a special visit from one or more of their non-releasable ambassadors! These are animals who would no longer be able to survive in the wild, or who have been influenced and affected behaviourally by humans, and would present a threat to their wild counterparts, or to humans if they were to be released into the wild. This is why it is extremely important to learn about what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife BEFORE you interfere with it.

If you have any questions, or would like to donate/volunteer please contact the PWRC:

PO Box 48059
RPO Lakewood
Winnipeg, MB R2J 4A3

Phone:(204) 510-1855
Fax: (866)458-7758
E-mail: pwrcentre@gmail.com
Web:



Registered Charity 826093155RR0001


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