Two weeks ago construction work started next to a nearby pond. Not without controversy, this project had been discussed by the city and planners for several years. Munson Pond originally belonged to the pioneer farming family. The Munson family moved into the area in the 1890s. In the mid-twentieth century the area which is nowContinue reading “Shrinking habitat”
Tag Archives: ducks
Duck parade
Last week, before the temperature went down to minus 15 C, I was walking along the pathway behind some of the homes in my subdivision. There were ducks swimming and resting in the creek (officially named Munson’s Slough) and along the banks of the creek. All of a sudden one duck started following me; thenContinue reading “Duck parade”
The Moss Lady
On Christmas Day I walked though Beacon Hill Park with a friend to feed the ducks, and chat. That day was very quiet in the park so we could take our time and wander, looking in areas we seldom walk. I showed my friend the “Hands of Time” sculpture at the top of the hillContinue reading “The Moss Lady”
Duck, duck, goose
Yesterday my friend convinced me to join her on a walk to the nearby park to feed the ducks. She would bring some bird seed, and she was very excited to show me her newly discovered hobby! Of course, the first thing I did was search for the city’s bylaws for restrictions on feeding wildContinue reading “Duck, duck, goose”
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