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Recap of Bird Studies Canada’s BIRDATHON 2017 After a slow start to a wet spring, we were finally rewarded with a thrilling and productive weekend here in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Participating in The Great Canadian Birdathon, our team of intrepid birders spent the weekend searching Prince Edward County and Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Our main objectives […]

Enjoying Nature During Quarantine by Tony Beck Enjoying nature is the simplest of activities. Being close to nature is its own reward. But, some people need a little motivation before carefully searching for wildlife. Thankfully, it’s easy to make it interesting and challenging, especially during these times of self-isolation and social distancing. Make it a game.

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Closure Announcement Due to the unprecedented speed in which Covid-19 is being spread in the Ottawa area, regretfully, Always an Adventure Inc. is suspending all activities until further notice. In the meantime, please practice disciplined precautions against this nasty virus. Social Distancing alone is not enough. Please stay safe, and hopefully, we will all be

Choosing Binoculars for Birding, and How to Properly Focus Them Choosing Binoculars for Birding, and How to Properly Focus Them Birdwatching is one of the world’s fastest-growing outdoor activities. However, to maximize your enjoyment of watching birds, you’ll definitely need a good pair of binoculars. There are so many different types to choose from that

PHOTO TIP from Always An Advenure Rest assured, there are no rules in photography, only guidelines. However, some guidelines are rarely ever broken, like the straightness of a horizon. Unfortunately, most people subconsciously put the horizon, or the main photographic subject, smack in the middle when taking their picture. Even more offending are landscapes or

Nikon D850 with AF-S Nikkor 500mm PF ED VR f5.6ISO 1000 – Shutter 1/640 – Aperture f6.3While enjoying my balcony view, the wildlife is usually too far for effective photography. However, there’s a handful of common birds that occasionally visit. Pigeons are the boldest of the visitors and often perch right beside me. However, I’ll

Tony came to the Ambleside 2 condominium complex mainly for the view overlooking the Ottawa River. He figured it was a convenient and safe place to see interesting birds from the comfort of a balcony. He wasn’t disappointed. In fact, the view surpassed all his expectations. Free of ice in winter, and active with birds

Golden Eagle (captive) – Southern Ontario Nikon D500 with AF-S Nikkor 200-500 F5.6 VR zoom ~ ISO 400 – Shutter 1/500 – Aperture F6.3Eagles have the best vision of any animal alive today. Golden Eagles can spot small prey from more than a mile away. Some eagles have sight that’s eight times as good as humans.