Birds that make their living in and around water are focused on here.
There isn't strictly speaking a national bird for the country, but each province and territory has a designated bird. Alberta has the great horned owl, the Northwest Territories chose the gyrfalcon, and New Brunswick has the black-capped chickadee.
The sharp-tailed grouse is the provincial bird of Saskatchewan. The Yukon territory selected the common raven. And British Columbia has the Steller's jay.
The rock ptarmigan is the official bird of Nunavut. Ontario selected the common loon.
The blue jay is the bird of Prince Edward Island. Nova Scotia has the osprey. And Quebec has the snowy owl.
Rounding things out, the Atlantic puffin is the bird of Newfoundland and Labrador, while Manitoba selected the great gray owl.
Coming out into the Queens Lantern, I photographed the stained glass at the top of the windows on this level.
This is the dedication plaque, unveiled by Queen Elizabeth. The Queens Lantern is in honour of her and Queen Victoria.
It is a delight to be in.
Back into the central atrium I went, and looked up at Gaia.
I love our Quebec snowy owl even though I haven't seen it personally. As far as the loon goes, I have never seen them except in videos and documentaries. It's a beautiful bird and I love the sound it makes. Soothing, almost haunting. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos, William.
Thank you.
DeleteMy friend Jujja just left for Sundre on Gotland where he will take part in the bird survey. The national bird of Sweden is the 'koltrast'.
ReplyDeleteBird watching is common.
Delete...the common loon is a delight to see and hear!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteBeautiful views of the museum and the bird exhibits.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
Thank you.
DeleteIt's a great spot! I am so happy our migrating birds are coming back.
ReplyDeleteI photographed geese this week.
DeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! We have something quite similar here in Scotland. The cover photo of those tulips on your blog is so stunningly beautiful. You are invited to read the latest blog post at https://www.melodyjacob.com/
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DeleteI love this banner - and all the birds. The stairs, uhhhhhh.. afraid of heights... We should take care of Gaia...
ReplyDeleteI like heights.
DeleteShore birds are interesting to watch. There are many species running around totally ignoring us.
ReplyDeleteThat is true.
DeleteThere don't seem to be as many birds around hee this spring as normal, William. Maybe I am in the wrong places ot it has been too cold for them.
ReplyDeleteThat should be 'here' and not hee.
DeleteI've seen some.
DeleteAnd it always annoys me to misspell.
Deletedynamic water birds ~ museum design is awesome too ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWho was the taxidermist?!
ReplyDeleteMany over time. This collection is decades old.
DeleteI like the blue jay, what a pretty bird but the giant earth is what fascinates me, have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat Gaia is a great addition.
DeleteThere is a beautiful collection of stuffed birds there.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteNice to see the birds and learn about which birds are honored.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteAmazing collections of Birds. Museum looks great.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBeautiful tulips in your header banner/photograph.
ReplyDeleteAmazing birds and the stained glass windows are colourful.
All the best Jan
Thank you.
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