Muskoka Sunrise In The Country
This is a winter view of our front yard seen from the house as the sun is rising. I take in this sight every day. At this time of year I look over the fields to see how much the … Continued
This is a winter view of our front yard seen from the house as the sun is rising. I take in this sight every day. At this time of year I look over the fields to see how much the … Continued
We are still seeing lots of Ruffed grouse around the property. When I spot them at a distance I often first think I’m seeing a bird of prey as the size, coloration and shape of beak is similar to some … Continued
For some reason the coldest weather seems to bring out the foxes in winter. Every year, while the temperatures are at their worst, I’ll see tracks and trails forming all over the property. Sometimes I’m lucky to see the fox … Continued
After doing a series of posts showing a more peaceful side of winter I thought I’d show another side to winter in Muskoka. These are pictures of the great Alberta Clipper of 2017 which slammed us in December. Most people … Continued
The Muskokabilly restaurant is one of several to be found at the Gravenhurst wharf on Lake Muskoka. I took this photo in early December before the big freeze. Today there is no open water as the waterfront is frozen into … Continued
In early winter Lake Muskoka reveals all sorts of strange creatures. On this day I found a small school of ice jellyfish floating over a log by the shore.
Perhaps my fascination with these ice formations comes from the fact that they look like they are trying to grow into something recognizable, as can happen with clouds sometimes, so I become absorbed trying to figure out what that might … Continued
Ice formation found in early winter on the shore of Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst Ontario.
Ice on a stump at night on Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst Ontario. Reflections of lights on the water from one of the waterfront restaurants.
Another photo in the series of interesting ice formations found in early winter on Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst Ontario.