Robin

Several weeks ago, I noticed that there were more birds--robins, sparrows, etc--in the area than in previous years. I also noted the complete lack of magpies and crows, birds that usually dine on the eggs of the aforementioned song birds. I naively assumed there was some 'natural' explanation for this shift in the aviary population. Rumour is that one of our neighbours is conducting a discreet cull of the less desirable feathered species.

More Construction

This project has been going on for at least 2 weeks, shutting off one of the major ateries in the City Park area.

Construction

Roads are closed all over the city. Getting almost anywhere has turned into an mapquest challenge.

Pink Profusion

Beautiful light at sunset.

Audrey

After a season spent indoors, Audrey is looking less than healthy. I think she'll come back, but it's going to take some time. Not everyone is as optimistic though!

Clouds

Tres Intense

Because coffee should always be a bold and intense experience.

Deluge

We had three quarters of an inch of rain this evening in less than 20 minutes.

S A S K A T O O N

River

The river is running high and is full of debris. There's a bit of scum on it as well, just visible to the right.

Ze Traffic

Waiting on Warman.

Florida Tags

Spotted this on a bus in front of me, while waiting for traffic to start moving again. A reminder of the folks down south!

Flag

It's still not quite right, in my opinion.

Flag

Flag

My brother is usually the one who changes the flag; but, since he won't be able to visit this year, I did the job. Not quite sure I got it right, although I did my best to replicate his knots.

Dog Days of Summer

Construction on Campus

Construction cranes on campus is like a sign of the apocalypse. Our province's short-lived boom has gone bust, I'm afraid.

Lenore Drive

The rain continues to fall.

Flower Macro

Planters with Pansies

I fell in love with the pansies when I visited the gardening centre.

Green

The rain stopped for a few hours on Sunday and the sun was shining through the leaves. It's crazy lush up here.

Emma Lake

The water is high this year.

Deck

Lilac Bush

One of the first in bloom, spotted this morning while walking the dog.

Planters

I've done about four or five different kinds of planter. A few have been with red geraniums and white accents.

Glint

Everything looks better in the sunlight, even the recycling. Sadly, the weather office is predicting a return to showers for tomorrow.

Craftsman

A great house in a great neighbourhood.