Carburn Park is aways a good place to go for a walk and see some wildlife. It is one of the best birding areas of the City of Calgary.
The biggest surprise of the day was that the porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) was out of its nest and was down by the trail on the west side of the park.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 300mm, ISO 640, f/12, 1/320.
Carburn is also one of the best places to see Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), and this one was across the Bow River from the park.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 640, f/13, 1/1000.
Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) may be common, but they are beautiful when the sun hits them.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 3200, f/13, 1/320.
As I was leaving the park, I saw this Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). The colours are unusual as this is its first full year and it doesn't have full colours.
All pictures photo-edited with On1 Photo Raw 2024
I enjoy wandering around Carburn Park! I saw the porcupine once, it was high up on the tree. I have been hesitant to go back in to check for it, I don't want to accidently come upon it while it is on the ground!
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