// July 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Birds of Manitoba, Whiteshell Provincial Park
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These diving birds need clear water and can be found around smaller ponds as well as large bodies of water. They are able to hover in the air before splashing down into the water to catch a fish. A very attractive bird I think.
Enjoy!
~Sharon
// July 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Boreal Forest, Insects, Whiteshell Provincial Park
This photo was taken at the Petroforms site in the Whiteshell. One could not miss seeing this brightly coloured metallic green beetle scurrying across the rocky path.
They are found in the deciduous forests and do not bite humans unless handled. This beetle can have white spots on its shell, usually numbering six but some beetles have a few spots or none at all. They live in woody places and like shady openings such as dirt paths and fallen logs to hunt. Their prey includes caterpillars, ants and spiders. The beetles stay in larvae form for one year before pupating and has a total lifespan of just under 5 years.
Enjoy!
~Sharon
// June 29th, 2010 // No Comments » // Birds of Manitoba, Whiteshell Provincial Park
These are truly beautiful birds found at marshes in Manitoba. They will eat fish, frogs and insects which they catch with their long spear-like beak. In flight, they tuck their head back towards the body and fly with their feet extended – easy to identify on a fly by. These photos were taken in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Enjoy!
Sharon
