Uploads from Quackademic, with geodata

2013-06-15 A55V 70-300mm Sony

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:37:23 -0700

Appears to be a Geophysical Surveyor flight with those instrument pods and boom attached. Does not look like it will land at Oshawa [YOO], so next stop is Buttonville [YKZ]!
Shot free hand!

2013-06-15 A55V 70-300mm Sony

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:21:36 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Full clump of Yellow Flag Water Iris in Oshawa Dog Walking Park creek.

2013-06A55V 70-300mm Sony

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:13:07 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Same White Admiral on other camera with new lens for comparison [got rid of the Sigma lens]
www.butterfliesandmoths.org/gallery?page=39

2013-06-09 NEX-5N 18-200mm 023

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:33:32 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Least Skipper on a dogwood leaf in the Oshawa dog walking park!
www.butterfliesandmoths.org/gallery?page=6

2013-05-26 NEX-5N 18-200mm 008_edited-1

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Sun, 26 May 2013 18:25:39 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Inbound to YOO [Oshawa Airport] was a bit noisier than normal, so took a pair of shots. After doing the sharpen and fix, I severely cropped it to find that it was rear facing twin turbo props, and nose canards!
I believe this to be a Piaggio P180 Avanti executive craft!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_P.180_Avanti
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_Aero
Wow!

2013-05-15 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:55:54 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

This is the other very large turtle, sulking after getting a fresh breath of air! These huge old reptiles are powerful enough to bulldoze the reeds as they move. The tail can be seen at the extreme right not fully on screen. I took a shot video of this one, and caught the head above water, so now believe that they are very old large Painted Boxes not Snappers!

2013-05-15 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:55:54 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Took a quick shot of what I believe to be a Baltimore Oriole overhead. It flew immediately due to the auto-focus beam scaring it! Three years ago I observed 3 Baltimore's eating Army Worms right out of the nest in the trees. Good reason not to spray pesticides if there is only a few nests! The birds will control that pest for free, and not damage the environment with any chemicals!
Best viewed on Black [click on image when cursor is over it]
Until I disturbed it, it was singing its little heart out!

2013-06-04 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:03:42 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Little Wood Satyr
www.butterfliesandmoths.org/gallery?stage=adult&speci...
Beside Farewell Creek East of Grandview St.
A first sighting for me!
Note the unknown parasitic infestation in these leaves!

2013-05-24 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:38 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Trout Bait! [May Fly?] Farewell Creek on a tree branch near the water's edge. Note the Lichen to the right! View on Black to see the detail on the forked tail!

2013-05-23 NEX-5N 18-200mm 022

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:54:17 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Wild Columbines in the woods at Heber Down Conservation Area.

2013-05-23 NEX-5N 18-200mm 034

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:54:17 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Lots of fresh Bracket Fungi feasting on rotting wood at Heber Down C. A.

2013-05-18 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:15 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Mated pair of Mallards mid stream in Farewell Creek keeping watching a young family fishing just up stream, and ignoring my dog and self!

2013-05-19 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:15 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Lawn Ornament? Rural front lawn in Courtice, Ont.

2013-05-20 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:03:57 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

2013-05-NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:55:52 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

This little toad was well up the hill inside the Purple Woods Conservation Area Maple Sugar Bush above Ritson Rd.! Speaks well for the health of that environment! {my big puppy just ignored it, too!}

2013-05-17 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:55:05 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

This is a Ural Motorcycle model with WW2 like paint finish!
www.imz-ural.com/2013-ural-gear-up/
Note the front disc brake feature which was not available circa WW2!
Still a cool piece of fun on 3 wheels!

2013-05-17 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:30 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

2013-05-17

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:31 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Unidentified. Possibly Lily of the Valley.

2013-05-17 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:31 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Vintage WW2 Motorcycle with side car.
All packed ready for the holiday long weekend!
I have seen this unit being ridden on the street in Oshawa, with the driver in full period military uniform, but was not in position to get any shots. Now I know where he works, and maybe able to arrange that!

2013-05-15 NEX-5N 18-200mm

nobody@flickr.com (Quackademic) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:55:54 -0700

Quackademic posted a photo:

Prime example of a Jack in the Pulpit in bloom.