On the side roads from Constance Bay to Shirley's Bay

Weather was beautiful, going back and forth between intense sunshine and overcast, resulting in some lovely dramatic colors. I started my little road trip in Constance Bay and then went east via Baskin's Beach area and Riddell Road towards Shirley's Bay. 

Constance Bay was not crowded but nicely populated I think. I did not see any shoreline birds but regardless enjoyed my walk along the beach. Clouds were piling up quite nicely and eventually I moved on to try and see a few more locations before a potential thunderstorm.

I really enjoyed the calm side roads after the before-the-holiday-Monday-madness in town.

A few trees already started loosing their leafs, which I think is a tiny bit early this year. Nevertheless, the flying leafs added to the cozy country side feeling for me. 

Constance Bay

 

 Snowshoe Hare, this time in summer clothes 

 Before sunset at Shirley's Bay

Photowalk - Owl update

It was rainy all day long and so I left quite late for a rather quick photowalk. I wanted to take the opportunity to picture some Lily of the Valley before they are past their prime but it turned out nothing much changed since last week, when I saw them showing a lot of flower buds. They are still not in full bloom yet. I guess the recent cool air slowed things down for them.

I also wanted to try to see the young owls again, since they most likely came down their nesting tree.

I could not believe my luck. I actually managed to see one of the youngsters! Out there, kind of on his own, doing what owls are supposed to do. Looking great. That is incredible! Such an awesome bird! I kept my presence there to a minimum and left after a few pictures. I also tried to get a glimpse of one of the adult birds but simply did not manage to locate one. They must have been right there somewhere since the crows were again making a spectacle out of themselves.

I really like the early evening hours when the sun glances through the trees, back-lighting the leaves beautifully.

Shirley Bay sunset after a rainy day.