Monthly Archives: July 2012

THE FLY

Posted on July 29, 2012 by bilyreid

Checking out the macro capabilities of my new D800 camera with flies which abound in this drought stricken year in my backyard. Upside is that with the lack of available water to breed in, I have yet to see a … Continue reading →

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GABRIELLE GIFFORDS

Posted on July 24, 2012 by bilyreid

What with the spate of horrific shootings lately it was most welcome news to see the recovery progress of one shooting victim from over a year ago…..former Congresswomen Gabrielle Giffords. The two pictures below show her on holiday in the … Continue reading →

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JOE MCNALLY

Posted on July 20, 2012 by bilyreid

JOE MCNALLY Caught Joe McNally’s  recent Canadian tour stop in Ottawa. Joe is a world famous photographer based in New York who has been a professional photographer for over 30 years and who has shot several covers for National Geographic. … Continue reading →

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PAKENHAM

Posted on July 16, 2012 by bilyreid

Sunday morning ramble in Eastern Ontario out towards the village of Pakenham finds me in search of the elusive Upland Sandpiper. Although I have spotted many feeding on the ground in tall grass, just can’t seem to find one willing … Continue reading →

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LITTLE EGRET

Posted on July 8, 2012 by bilyreid

Little Egret Only the second recorded sighting ever of the European Little Egret in Quebec. Bird was spotted in the St. Lawrence River by the Mercier bridge in Montreal. Hat tip to good buddy Paul. Little Egret in flight, Cornwall, … Continue reading →

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