Russellfolkie
@russellfolkie.bsky.social
Bird watcher, book collector, mental and physical wanderer. Curious by nature.
Morning sun on the winter solstice of 2025. This is on the north shore of Lake Ontario facing south east.
December 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Morning sun on the winter solstice of 2025. This is on the north shore of Lake Ontario facing south east.
Another Lake Ontario sunrise.
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Another Lake Ontario sunrise.
This morning my neighbour found an opossum in one of her garbage cans. It sought shelter there from the snow and bitter cold temperatures we experienced last night. These marsupials aren't native to Canada and struggle to survive in our climate.
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This morning my neighbour found an opossum in one of her garbage cans. It sought shelter there from the snow and bitter cold temperatures we experienced last night. These marsupials aren't native to Canada and struggle to survive in our climate.
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24-Nov: On this day in 1859 was published Charles Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species‘. As revolutionary science books go, it’s a damn fine read. Here’s my retrospective review: friendsofdarwin.com/reviews/book... #histsci
Book review: ‘On the Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin (1st ed., 1859)
…or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.
friendsofdarwin.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
24-Nov: On this day in 1859 was published Charles Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species‘. As revolutionary science books go, it’s a damn fine read. Here’s my retrospective review: friendsofdarwin.com/reviews/book... #histsci
It's a frosty morning here on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Most birds seem to be hunkered down waiting for the sun to warm things up a bit. There are always the hardy black-capped chickadees and the dark eyed juncoes flitting about in search of food.
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It's a frosty morning here on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Most birds seem to be hunkered down waiting for the sun to warm things up a bit. There are always the hardy black-capped chickadees and the dark eyed juncoes flitting about in search of food.
Winter is beginning to raise its head here in Ontario. Time to bring in the big canoes at the Canadian Canoe Museum before Little Lake freezes up. It's quiet inside so I dressed up in the fur trade display.
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Winter is beginning to raise its head here in Ontario. Time to bring in the big canoes at the Canadian Canoe Museum before Little Lake freezes up. It's quiet inside so I dressed up in the fur trade display.
@harveygolden.bsky.social it was great to meet you at the museum.
November 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
@harveygolden.bsky.social it was great to meet you at the museum.
We had 4 young gentlemen from Baffin Island and other parts of northern Canada in the Canadian Canoe Museum building two Inuit style kayaks. October 30 was the official launch of the first one.
November 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We had 4 young gentlemen from Baffin Island and other parts of northern Canada in the Canadian Canoe Museum building two Inuit style kayaks. October 30 was the official launch of the first one.
My fourth week of posting colour change near the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario.
October 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My fourth week of posting colour change near the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario.
The oldest vessel in the Canadian Canoe Museum. It's a 250 year old birch bark canoe.
September 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The oldest vessel in the Canadian Canoe Museum. It's a 250 year old birch bark canoe.
Today I parked my car under a maple tree near the Canadian Canoe Museum where I volunteer. When I returned 5 hours later, autumn had arrived.
September 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Today I parked my car under a maple tree near the Canadian Canoe Museum where I volunteer. When I returned 5 hours later, autumn had arrived.
I wander mentally and physically everyday. Usually to the same physical place, but somehow it always feels different. The weather? The light? Me?
September 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I wander mentally and physically everyday. Usually to the same physical place, but somehow it always feels different. The weather? The light? Me?
A lovely calm morning here by Lake Ontario. A few mild days have reduced the ice and snow levels. Birds are singing and returning. Is spring in the air?
March 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A lovely calm morning here by Lake Ontario. A few mild days have reduced the ice and snow levels. Birds are singing and returning. Is spring in the air?
Someone is enjoying the morning sun as I read the newspaper and feel my BP skyrocket
March 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Someone is enjoying the morning sun as I read the newspaper and feel my BP skyrocket
Some random shots from recent walks along Lake Ontario.
February 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Some random shots from recent walks along Lake Ontario.
I visited the Canadian Canoe Musem on Monday for a volunteer meeting. Couldn't resist a few photos. The place is a gem.
January 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I visited the Canadian Canoe Musem on Monday for a volunteer meeting. Couldn't resist a few photos. The place is a gem.
Christmas morning in the Port.
January 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Christmas morning in the Port.
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Click ☎️ Mom & Dads: ring...ring...ring... Hey, Dad. I was just calling to see how you and Mom were doing this morning...
December 22, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Click ☎️ Mom & Dads: ring...ring...ring... Hey, Dad. I was just calling to see how you and Mom were doing this morning...
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Dec. 4, 1944:
Canadian singer-songwriter Anna McGarrigle was born in Montreal.
Canadian singer-songwriter Anna McGarrigle was born in Montreal.
December 4, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Dec. 4, 1944:
Canadian singer-songwriter Anna McGarrigle was born in Montreal.
Canadian singer-songwriter Anna McGarrigle was born in Montreal.
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Dec. 4, 1931:
Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio was born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario.
Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio was born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario.
December 4, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Dec. 4, 1931:
Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio was born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario.
Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio was born in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario.
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Some Vintage Christmas Cheer from The Hawk!
December 4, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Some Vintage Christmas Cheer from The Hawk!
Sunrise over the north shore of Lake Ontario.
November 17, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Sunrise over the north shore of Lake Ontario.
Making minestrone soup. This'll last us a couple of days.
November 16, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Making minestrone soup. This'll last us a couple of days.