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  1. Greg Shchepanek

    Others Stoney Swamp Network of Trails

    The Stoney Swamp Trail System is located in the city of Ottawa's Greenbelt protected lands and is a popular location for outdoor enthusiasts to partake in hiking, biking & just spending time in the woods. There is a network of trails that comprise the swamp complex, they include : Stoney Swamp...
  2. Greg Shchepanek

    Others Shirleys Bay Where the Bunnies Play

    What can I say about this haven for the Snowshoe Hares ... Whenever I need a pick me up I go here to see one of my favourite animals : Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. #Bunny #rabbit #Hare #animal #wildlife #nature And don't let me get started on the...
  3. Greg Shchepanek

    Others Soon Soon Spring Will be Hare

    A most Special Place to see Bunnies' frolicking in the snow is Shirleys Bay part of Ottawa's Greenbelt protected lands. Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus) Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. #wildlife #specialplace #rabbit #Hare #protectedlands Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM •...
  4. Greg Shchepanek

    Your opinion? Tiger Beetle Love

    I am always so fascinated by the mating of insects. Here a beautiful couple in the throws of passion are Eastern Sand Tiger Beetles (Cicindela formosa ssp. generosa) Merivale Gardens, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on May 21, 2018. From the Archive. #love #February #mating #TigerBeetles #insects...
  5. Greg Shchepanek

    Your opinion? Unknown Bird Feather

    Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on October 17, 2020. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/4.0 28.0 mm 1/60 200 Flash (off, did not fire)
  6. Greg Shchepanek

    Want critique Reptile Eye Macro

    Eye focusing on an Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on October 17, 2020. #reptiles #snake #wildlife #eye Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/250 1000 Flash (off, did not fire)
  7. Greg Shchepanek

    Birds I am so Pretty

    Northern Cardinal female (Cardinalis cardinalis) Britannia Conservation Area, Mud Lake, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Nikon Coolpix S9900 • ƒ/6.4 135.0 mm 1/250 160 Flash (off, did not fire)
  8. Greg Shchepanek

    Birds What are you Looking at?

    Northern Cardinal male (Cardinalis cardinalis) Britannia Conservation Area, Mud Lake, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Nikon Coolpix S9900 • ƒ/6.4 135.0 mm 1/125 220 Flash (off, did not fire)
  9. Greg Shchepanek

    Birds One of my Favourite Bird Encounters

    A flock of Pine Siskins (Spinus pinus) visit the bird feeder at the Jack Pine Trail, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on April 3, 2016. Nikon Coolpix S9900 • ƒ/6.4 135.0 mm 1/100 400 Flash (off, did not fire)
  10. Greg Shchepanek

    Wildlife I'm Going Through Changes

    A sure sign of spring is when the Snowshoe Hares (Lepus americanus) begin their change Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on March 21, 2020. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM • ƒ/6.3 181.0 mm 1/320 200 Flash (off, did not fire)
  11. Greg Shchepanek

    Wildlife Hug a tree ... or max relax it's the weekend ... have a good one!

    American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Britannia Conservation Area, Mud Lake, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Taken on July 28, 2019. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM • ƒ/6.3 200.0 mm 1/320 1600 Flash (off, did not fire)
  12. Greg Shchepanek

    Others Last thought of Christmas 2020

    Remnants of Christmas 2020 at the Arboretum, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/5.6 28.0 mm 1/400 200 Flash (off, did not fire)
  13. Greg Shchepanek

    Birds Blue Jay

    Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM • ƒ/6.3 200.0 mm 1/320 1600 Flash (off, did not fire) Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM • ƒ/6.3 200.0 mm 1/320 1600 Flash (off, did not fire)
  14. Greg Shchepanek

    Birds White-throated Sparrow

    White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM • ƒ/6.3 200.0 mm 1/200 1600 Flash (off, did not fire)
  15. Greg Shchepanek

    Birds Hairy Woodpecker

    Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus) Shirleys Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM • ƒ/6.3 200.0 mm 1/320 800 Flash (off, did not fire)
  16. Milkweed Seeds Blowing in the Wind

    Milkweed Seeds Blowing in the Wind

    Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca) blowing in the wind at the Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Ramsar site no. 755. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/5.6 28.0 mm 1/125 100 Flash (off, did not fire)
  17. Greg Shchepanek

    Want critique Milkweed Seeds

    Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca) blowing in the wind at the Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Ramsar site no. 755. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/5.6 28.0 mm 1/125 100 Flash (off, did not fire)
  18. Greg Shchepanek

    Want critique Goldenrod in Seed

    Goldenrod in Seed (Solidago) Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Ramsar site no. 755. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/4.0 28.0 mm 1/60 160 Flash (off, did not fire)
  19. Greg Shchepanek

    Want critique Tamarack Cone

    Tamarack Cone (Larix laricina) Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Ramsar site no. 755. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/3.5 28.0 mm 1/60 125 Flash (off, did not fire)
  20. Greg Shchepanek

    Want critique Leaves on Water

    Leaves on the Water. Blown by the winds a variety of leaves found on the water at the Bill Mason Centre, Dunrobin, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Canon EOS M100 • EF-M28mm f/3.5 MACRO IS STM • ƒ/4.5 28.0 mm 1/100 100 Flash (off, did not fire)