From the Earth to the Sky

  trip report For me, every day is a day to celebrate birds and the more than human world.  The powers that be (Cornell) have nominated May 9 to be Global Big Day or World Migratory Bird  Day ( every May and October) and I try to do a Big Day on those 2 days annually.   Sightings maps in VC, updated in real time Jean at the Tip Today I thought I'd go to Point Pelee National Park, a place that is known for migratory birds and unique ecosystems.  The tip is the southernmost point in Canada, and birds will stop on their way to and from their breeding grounds.  This time of year is also the Birding Festival and so I was excited to meet like minded people and seeing old friends.   The drive in (I left at 4:30 am) was extremely foggy and though the forecast was better than the Tuesday previous where I was registered for a Bird walk that showed 100% chance of rain, so I birded closer to home, the start of the day did not look promising.  I was ...

 As I am enjoying the birds, I still enjoy seeing the dogs just as much (and chatting with their people!)  Here are some puppers that I have met over the past few months. Vera is a very sweet golden retriever rescued from Cairo and who loves people!  Bonnie is her gal pal and has had many litters of puppies before she was rescued by this lovely lady. A sweet pup living his best life catching a stick in Lake Huron Bella a gorgeous Husky with bicoloured eyes! Gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dog crossed with a Poodle, cool looking dog! These 2 gorgeous  puppers were a pair that I met but I forgot to write down their names! Marley, a gorgeous Mastiff/Pyrenees mix. This awesome good boy, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, going for a car ride after a good walk I hope you enjoy these canine characters as much as I do!  From mixed breeds to pedigree, they are all awesome!