Montreal Biodome (1/4)
August 16th, 2011
I took a trip to the Biodome last week and got some photos.
Great Horned Owl. Yes, he's real :-) This species is common in Ottawa, but I seldom get the opportunity to see one so close, or in such good lighting!
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I've seen, in the wild, most of the ducks that breed in Canada. But the magnificent Harlequin Duck is one I'm still missing. Harlequins breed on fast-flowing mountain streams (primarily in the west) and winter on the coast--their mastery of rough water is second to none. A male/female pair is shown above.
August 16th, 2011
I took a trip to the Biodome last week and got some photos.
Great Horned Owl. Yes, he's real :-) This species is common in Ottawa, but I seldom get the opportunity to see one so close, or in such good lighting!
1680x1050 wallpaper
I've seen, in the wild, most of the ducks that breed in Canada. But the magnificent Harlequin Duck is one I'm still missing. Harlequins breed on fast-flowing mountain streams (primarily in the west) and winter on the coast--their mastery of rough water is second to none. A male/female pair is shown above.
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Gillian
August 17th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Awesome photos! I've seen a Harlequin Duck here in Ottawa once, in the middle of the Ottawa River in December. I'm still waiting for a male to show up. Last year I think there were some along Lake Ontario in various places.