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Just completed an awesome trip to Haida Gwaii.  Travel to the islands was a little challenging  - air, bus, ferry and finally the rental car.  Great trip, perfect accommodations at Copper Beech Guest House,  terrific weather (luckily), beautiful and lush old growth forests. We met some wonderful local residents and other travellers along the way.  For the next few weeks I will share the sights of Haida Gwaii with you.  I’ll begin with the Bald Eagles of Massett that seemed as abundant as the birds in my backyard.

Bald Eagles and their chicks were everywhere and in numbers.  We had never seen so many in one place at one time.  The fishermen “feed” them with scraps from their fish cleaning so it’s no wonder the eagles hang around.

Below is one of this year’s eaglets.  They won’t get a white head until about 3 years old.

Landing gear is down . . .

Enjoy!

~Sharon

Today I hope you will enjoy this link to a beautiful video about the beauty of our wonderful world.
Enjoy!

~Sharon

David Attenborough – Wonderful World – BBC

via [Video] David Attenborough – Wonderful World – BBC.

Red squirrels are active during the winter and can be seen running around in the snow and on trees on milder winter days. They build great  nests sometimes lined with stolen fabric which they have borrowed from lawn furniture. Fur lined and cozy they can keep warm on blustery winter days.  Their nests are built in spruce/fir tree boughs, inside hollows of tree trunks or in homes/garages and sheds if they can get access.  I love watching their antics and get a kick out of them when they “scold” you from above.  They are territorial and although many squirrels can live in the same area they often go on real good chases chattering and uttering clucking warnings to other squirrels.  They can clean out a bird feeding station in no time but then they need to eat too. I always find many peanuts buried in my flower pots and beds every spring courtesy of the squirrels.

Enjoy!

Sharon