Here we have 2 families of mute swans that each consist of 2 adults and 3 sygnets. Again ...the mute swan though established in North America is actually not a true native of Canada and The United States. The true natives are the Tundra Swan and the Trumpeter Swan. In spite of that these are wonderful and beautiful creatures.
In the second video if you watch closely you will see that the adults are vigilant when feeding underwater and that what actually happens is that 1 adult is always watching for danger while the others are feeding under the water.
Here are 18 photographs of an adult Snowy Owl just up the road and down an abandoned CN railway line. If i remember correctly it was in early December 2009 that i came across this wonderful specimen and was indeed very fortunate to come across such a fine and tolerant bird. I think i felt elated for days afterwords and considered this an early and delightful Christmas gift!
"Music: Kevin MacLeod"