This large display case is pretty much where I started in the Bird Gallery.
While Canada doesn't have a national bird, each province and territory have their own designated birds, and they are collected here. Newfoundland and Labrador have the Atlantic Puffin, Manitoba selected the Great Grey Owl, and Prince Edward Island is represented by the Blue Jay.
Nova Scotia has the Osprey, and Quebec selected the Snowy Owl.
Nunavut has as its territorial bird the Rock Ptarmigan. Ontario features the Common Loon, and Saskatchewan chose the Sharp-tailed Grouse.
The Common Raven is the symbol of the Yukon; British Columbia has the Steller's Jay.
The Great Horned Owl is the bird of Alberta, the Gyrfalcon is the bird of the Northwest Territories, and lastly, New Brunswick selected the Black-capped Chickadee.
Coming out of the galleries and back into the Queens Lantern, the stained glass caught my eye.
This dedication plaque dates to the unveiling of the Queens Lantern, in honour of two Queens- Elizabeth and her great-great grandmother Victoria. It was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth in 2010.
Above, more looks up at the Moon. We'll step into the next gallery tomorrow.
That moon sphere is surely astounding
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteI assume the birds chosen by the provinces and territories are because of their prevalence.
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteThere was a move afoot a few years ago, sponsored by the Canadian Geographic Society if I remember well, to name a national bird, and Canada Jay received most votes, but it was never enacted by Parliament.
ReplyDeleteThe Jay is quite a social bird.
Delete...keep looking up at the moon!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteThe Canada Goose takes its unofficial role as Canadian ambassador to the UK very seriously; it leaves its mark all over the place.
ReplyDeleteOf course.
DeleteBeautiful birds and exhibit, I love the owls. The moon is awesome. Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'm partial to Puffins!
ReplyDeleteThey are neat birds.
DeleteThat is funny. I had a dream I saw a screech owl on my back deck. I just remembered.
ReplyDeleteSmall world.
DeleteLovely exhibits and the moon is attractive!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteIt would be hard to pick one bird to represent such a large and diverse country.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteNice how you guided us past the birds and also worth the look at the moon.
ReplyDeleteI thought so.
DeleteGood that you're spending this much time on one of my favorite topics.
ReplyDeleteI take my time.
DeleteThe moon in the Museum, wonder if it glows at night
ReplyDeleteNo, but there's enough ambient light to see it.
DeleteAwesome Canadian birds and great shot of moon in the Museum ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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Thank you.
DeleteNice moon and a wonderful display of birds.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteI love learning about the different birds.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteReminds me of the current missions to the moon.
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteLove those blue jays!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteOwls are my favourite birds. We only have moreporks here - they are named that because their call sounds like they are saying "more pork"
ReplyDeleteWe have quite a variety.
DeleteSo many beautiful birds are native to Canada. Love the window, and the last view of the moon.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteInteresting to learn about all the different birds chosen by each province:)
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
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