WWW: Walkn & Watchn Wildlife (1)

 On the Thames Valley Parkway (TVP) North

April 10 - 11, 2023

Sweetie Pie, as found near the ol' swimmin' hole in Gibbons Park

Highlights of a walk on the TVP North:

#1 'turtle photo' of the year 2023. It definitely won't be the last.

See below!

I was told last year that this is called "a red-earred slider"

And the ducks are called "ducks"

Turtles are cautious creatures and slip into the water when startled or

annoyed or find a curious guy with a camera inside their comfort zone

It spotted me getting closer and soon thereafter disappeared

And now, a 6-sec. video from the wee bridge over Carling Creek, London:

Music is called "Busy City" by Track Tribe (YouTube Music Library)

Another big highlight of the second full week of April: I spotted a young owl, one of a famous pair, that was getting much attention from local photographers. During my walk I directed one curious man - with "his small camera" (w large zoom lens) - who said he had come from Toronto "hoping to spot the owls."

Finally, one of the wee ones turned its head

"Whooo-zat?"

Walking journal: 6.5-mile walk, April 11, nets a red-earred prize

More to follow.

Please click here to view photos related to another interest of mine - "moderne arte" - perhaps even yours.

Photos GH

Turtle Tours: Photos From the Thames River (2)

Thames Turtles Are Pretty Quick When They Hear Me Coming

Spiny Soft-Shelled, Common Maps, Blue or Grey Heron 

Common Map; a close up of its skin looks like a map

Introduction:

I have been enjoying my once- or twice-weekly walks on the TVP North route, from downtown London to Gibbons Park and beyond. Various types of turtles usually sun themselves on the west side of the Thames River - north of The Forks, in my limited experience - and sometimes a couple of excellent, feathered, long-legged fishermen show up as well. 

Photos From Along the Way:

More Photos From Along Another, 'Miscellaneous' Way:

Please click here to view Turtle Tours: Photos From Beside the Thames River (1)

Do you have some turtle pics? Please let me know. Email - gordh7700@gmail.com or leave a link in comment section below. Cheers, gah

Photos GH