American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Every spring, before pelicans start nesting, they congregate in the creeks and shallow bays where fish are spawning, in order to replenish their energy stores. This image is a pelican landing on the water for "refuelling" after spring migration. Photo captured by Nikon D300 – Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm 1:3.5 – 5.6G ED More info: Cornell … [Read more...] about “Did Someone Say Fish?” – American White Pelican in Springtime
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Fisher Space Pen – Review
A Wilderness Tool for 21st Century If Space is "the final frontier", wilderness was the first. The Fisher Space Pen is the ultimate tool for the outdoor enthusiast, as well as a wide array of interests and occupations such as scuba diving, paramedics, military & police, and construction, to name a few. This pen has a number of special features that make it the perfect tool for … [Read more...] about Fisher Space Pen – Review
I’m Onto You!
I snapped this image of a Great Horned Owl incubating eggs on a late March afternoon in Saskatchewan. This particular site has had a successful brood for the past seven years. I suspect the coots, pocket gophers, and mice in the area are very nervous! Photo captured by Nikon D300 – AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens, TC-20E III … [Read more...] about I’m Onto You!
Quick Pizza Bush Pie Recipe
Making bush pies by picking individual fillings for a bush pie is a lot of fun. However if you are looking for the convenience of an 'all-in-one' filling this recipe will make bush pies an easy option for camping trips or anytime you come back to camp hungry and wanting a meal NOW. Basic Recipe 1/2 lb Ground Meat (I use venison) 1/4 cup sausage (salami, pepperoni, ham etc.) or … [Read more...] about Quick Pizza Bush Pie Recipe
Porcupine “Just Hangin’ Out”
I spotted this porcupine just hangin' out in a tree in my backyard. I snapped this image as he was sunning himself on a warm winter afternoon. Like all of the local wildlife, he has had a pretty easy go of it this winter with minimal snowfall and mild temperatures. I left him to his business this day as he has not caused any trouble around the place, other than removing bark from … [Read more...] about Porcupine “Just Hangin’ Out”
Brownells Affiliate
I am pleased to announce I am a now an affiliate member of Brownells, Sinclair International and Brownells Law Enforcement Division at PoliceStore.com. I have dealt with both Brownells and Sinclair for several years as a supplier for my shooting, handloading, and gunsmithing interests. Brownells - the parent company has three divisions: Brownells carries firearms accessories and … [Read more...] about Brownells Affiliate
Winter in Saskatchewan
The call for "The Look Of Winter" at Outdoor Blogger Network made me want to run outside and snap an image that captures the feeling of our cold harsh winters, in the 'mostly' treeless prairies, I call home. However, this winter in Saskatchewan has been unseasonably warm with little snow. So to give you a true sense of a Saskatchewan winter I needed to dig into my archives to come up … [Read more...] about Winter in Saskatchewan
