Author Archives: bilyreid

KING EIDER

Posted on November 17, 2013 by bilyreid

A female King Eider duck makes its first recorded appearance in the last twenty years on the Ottawa River. KING EIDER

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LAPLAND LONGSPUR

Posted on November 15, 2013 by bilyreid

LAPLAND LONGSPUR Was fortunate yesterday to find this solitary specimen mixed in with a group of Snow Buntings. Hat tip to good buddy Chris for location information.  

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BATTLE OF CRYSLER’S FARM

Posted on November 12, 2013 by bilyreid

Yesterday was the bicentennial of the famous British/Canadian victory at Crysler’s Farm, the other November 11th! This pitched battle was the largest in the history of Eastern Ontario. Outnumbered four to one, the defenders forced the withdrawal of the 8,000 … Continue reading →

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122 GILMOUR STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Posted on November 11, 2013 by bilyreid

11 NOVEMBER  2013 122 GILMOUR STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO This house was the home of Brigadier General R. A. Helmer and his wife Elizabeth. Their only son Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, aged 22, was killed on May 2, 1915 near Ypres. His … Continue reading →

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NORFOLK VOICE

Posted on November 8, 2013 by bilyreid

The NORFOLK VOICE has chosen an image from my TOBACCO ROAD collection as their picture of the week. Here it is below in all its sumptuous glory. MORNING MIST, TOBACCO ROAD  

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FOREIGN SERVICE COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION

Posted on October 29, 2013 by bilyreid

I’ll be participating in next week’s 28th Annual FSCA Art Exhibition. Attendance details  as well as some panels to be displayed are to be found below. Hope to see you there!!     “WHITE SQUALL”, POINT ABINO LIGHTHOUSE, LAKE ERIE, … Continue reading →

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GATINEAU THUNDER

Posted on October 26, 2013 by bilyreid

My new book, “GATINEAU THUNDER”, is available for preview at the publisher’s website. A must see for all World War II warbird buffs.

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ART EXHIBITION

Posted on October 23, 2013 by bilyreid

I will be participating in the 28th Annual Foreign Service Community Association Art Exhibition. The public is welcome to attend. See details below (Government issued photo ID required for entry) I would also like to take this opportunity to thank … Continue reading →

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BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE

Posted on October 17, 2013 by bilyreid

I attended the annual exhibition at the Butterfly House, Carleton University, Ottawa.

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HOW MUCH IS THAT FROGGIE IN THE WINDOW??

Posted on October 11, 2013 by bilyreid

  Very interesting exhibition on frogs at the Museum of Nature. POISON GREEN FROG  POISON BLUE FROG  

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