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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Tag: backyard habitat

Our Backyard Neighbours

Posted on June 9, 2012June 10, 2012 by Van Waffle

The Occupy Backyard movement has begun. Our yard is full of creatures availing themselves of food and shelter. It is encouraging to see…

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Stillness

Posted on March 14, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

I took the umbrella outside and planted it in the middle of the glass table so I could eat lunch on the deck….

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Feeder birds

Posted on January 19, 2012January 19, 2012 by Van Waffle

Our house backs onto Hanlon Creek Conservation Area, so it seemed an ideal place to feed the birds this winter. We expected to…

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