Author - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Elaine and Don Cassidy

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Spring Time Tattle Tails

Recent strolls along the irrigation canal and Cove Beach provide the everyday bird watcher with a variety of species. As April springs into May, migrating...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Purple Martin Passion

Making a difference in helping a bird species in decline is something Gerry Evans, a resident of Chestermere, has taken to heart. Into his fourth year of...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Having a Bird Brain Might Be Good

Aside from the exercise, sunshine and an appreciation of nature one gets from bird watching, there may be a significant bonus for those who “bird”. The results...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

That’s a Bald Eagle?

In our bird watching infancy, about eight years ago, I can recall our eyes glazing over at times. Seeing a fully mature American Bald Eagle is an easy call...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Pete’s Gotta Bird Named After Him?

Over the past few months, Elaine and I have enjoyed brief walks in the wooded areas of Elliston Park. One specific bird of interest is a member of the thrush...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

Shedding the Rack

“Look at the rack on that one”. Quiet clicking. “Those two are definitely competing for the does in the area”. More clicking. “The king just ran off that...

Columnists - Elaine and Don Cassidy

The Magic and the Mange

Over a half century ago after fishing for walleye at the confluence of the Beaver River and Marie Creek near Cold Lake, I was ready to enjoy the six kilometre...


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