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150th ANIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG

Posted on July 2, 2013 by bilyreid

  SUNRISE AT GETTYSBURG Today is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, historic turning point in the American civil war. Gettysburg was a Northern victory which turned the tide against General Lee and his Confederate Army. Gettysburg is … Continue reading →

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WARBLER WORLD

Posted on June 15, 2013 by bilyreid

The spring Warbler migration has come and gone but my new book, WARBLER WORLD, is available for preview on my publisher’s website.

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BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY MEMORIAL DINNER

Posted on June 11, 2013 by bilyreid

On Tuesday, May 28, I attended a dinner in the Great Hall of Hart House, University of Toronto to commemorate the Fenian Raid,  Battle of Ridgeway, June 2, 1866. The head table was a blue ribbon collection of dignitaries with … Continue reading →

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DUNLIN

Posted on June 2, 2013 by bilyreid

DUNLIN, ANDREW HAYDEN PARK, OTTAWA

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RUDDY TURNSTONE

Posted on June 2, 2013 by bilyreid

RUDDY TURNSTONE, COLONEL SAM SMITH PARK, TORONTO Despite having photographed this bird many times before out of mating season, this was my first opportunity when it was in spectacular breeding plummage.

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FROM GETTYSBURG TO RIDGEWAY

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bilyreid

From Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Ridgeway, Ontario. Three years in terms of historical chronology or a pleasant 6 hour spring drive between the two locations. Both battles are inextricably linked. NORTH AMERICAN FENIAN BROTHERHOOD The Fenians hatched a wicked plan for … Continue reading →

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MAGNOLIA WARBLER

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bilyreid

MAGNOLIA WARBLER

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BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER

Posted on May 24, 2013 by bilyreid

BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER

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BLACKPOLL WARBLER

Posted on May 23, 2013 by bilyreid

BLACKPOLL WARBLER A Blackpoll warbler chomps down on a mosquito.

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TENNESSEE WARBLER

Posted on May 21, 2013 by bilyreid

TENNESSE WARBLER

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