Froggys go a courtin (with a chaperone?)

Nuthatches and Fish and Chips

HB and I had an awesome Saturday.

We decided since the weather is starting to take a decidedly spring feel to go for a hike.

Nothing too strenuous just a wee walk on one of the many trails in the Ottawa area.

We decided on the Old Quarry Trail.

 

It was so peaceful walking thru the trees.

Only a few cross country skiers, bird watchers, and photographers.

Of course we saw wildlife.

 

 

 Lots of turkeys trotting around!

 

 Look up. Look way up. In the top of a tree was a porcupine.

 

 

A wee red squirrel nibbling on seed some kind soul left for him.

 

 

A beautiful male cardinal who was singing up a storm.

 

 

She only stopped long enough to get her picture taken.

 

 

This was the highlight of my walk.

A little red breasted nuthatch was eating from our hands with his chickadee friends.

When you venture out for a walk on the trails toss some sunflowers seeds in your pockets.

You will not be disappointed.

 

 

 

Someone has been doing a great job on this tree!!

 

We ended the morning with lunch at La Pointe fish restaurant.

 

HB had suishi.

I had fish and chips but not your normal F and C.

It was mahi mahi with garam masala and ginger.

Very yummy. 

HB said his suishi was deeelicious.

 

 

 

Then we went hat shopping for Hb and got him a nifty linen "driving cap"

You know? The kind Jackie Stewart used to wear.

 

 

 

Today it is laundry and prepping for our Oscars night tapas supper.