Passing through Creston, we stopped at Skimmerhorn Winery for lunch and wine tasting, and Baillie-Grohman Winery next door.
After the decadence we stopped for a walk at the Creston Wildlife area, just west of town. Just after getting out of the car I spotted something beside the path and it turned out to be a garter snake.
It was darker and duller colored than the green and yellow ones I'm used to in Saskatchewan. I suspect that's partly because it was getting ready to shed its skin, judging by the milky eyes. I was surprised to see it since it was quite a cool day. The patches of sun must have lured it out.
I have a soft spot for irises, even invasive yellow flag iris.
Another common invasive species - a European black slug.
I think this is a tree swallow. It barely stopped long enough to have its picture taken. It looks a bit wind blown.
I liked the patterns of the duck weed on the water.
This mallard was one of the few ducks we saw.
A sparrow singing its heart out.
A flock of chickadees was feeding in some trees. Some of them thought they were hummingbirds - hovering in the air to feed. I thought they were feeding on seeds or flowers, but zooming in on this photo, you can see it found a worm or caterpillar.
This one was taking a break from feeding to serenade its companions.
We just finished our walk as the rain arrived.
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After the decadence we stopped for a walk at the Creston Wildlife area, just west of town. Just after getting out of the car I spotted something beside the path and it turned out to be a garter snake.
It was darker and duller colored than the green and yellow ones I'm used to in Saskatchewan. I suspect that's partly because it was getting ready to shed its skin, judging by the milky eyes. I was surprised to see it since it was quite a cool day. The patches of sun must have lured it out.
I have a soft spot for irises, even invasive yellow flag iris.
Another common invasive species - a European black slug.
I think this is a tree swallow. It barely stopped long enough to have its picture taken. It looks a bit wind blown.
I liked the patterns of the duck weed on the water.
This mallard was one of the few ducks we saw.
A sparrow singing its heart out.
A flock of chickadees was feeding in some trees. Some of them thought they were hummingbirds - hovering in the air to feed. I thought they were feeding on seeds or flowers, but zooming in on this photo, you can see it found a worm or caterpillar.
This one was taking a break from feeding to serenade its companions.
We just finished our walk as the rain arrived.
See all 14 photos
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