Around Shirley Bay

It was a little bit chilly today and I did not manage to find all too many volunteers for my photo session. Luckily there was a small group of Bluejays busy and not too concerned with my presence so that I could take some pictures of them.

Then all of the sudden a Snowshoe Hare came hopping out of a bush, here and there nibbling on something along the roadside or on some roots. He or she really looked adorable in the semi-winter coat.

At Shirley Bay it seemed as if a group of Canada Geese used my appearance as a training session for the younger generation. The ones in the back started calling out and the first group of birds took off. The other ones followed a few minutes later. Well, they have a point. It's not only people with cameras that point lenses at them. :)

I really like when those little icicles and ice covers start forming on the vegetation and rocks along the river. I think it's beautiful.

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