Category Archives: shoreline development

a little list of the local wildlife

Posted on September 2, 2006 by

Yesterday morning early, saw a lone trumpeter swan come around the point and splashdown. Early evening I spotted a mink skittering along the shore groins two cottages over and then swim out to a medium sized rock. Nothing looks else … Continue reading →

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marten alert (turns out not marten, but fisher alert) cats at risk

Posted on June 6, 2006 by

according to a local fellow who is a fine woodsman, my cat might want to stay indoors this summer…..apparently the area has some new residents, martens, and they are eating the local feline population as a snack food. I am … Continue reading →

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monster-sized? log cabin

Posted on May 15, 2006 by

new scale "cottage" being built on my beach road Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer. new scale "cottage" being built on my beach road – seems to me to be over-sized for the width of the lot, it comes to within four … Continue reading →

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old time cottage – 1920s era

Posted on May 15, 2006 by

old time cottage – 1920s era Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer. another surviving old timer…the closed window flaps show that is has not been opened for the 2006 summer season, but with Victoria Day long weekend coming this weekend, it will … Continue reading →

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pure simplicity, function following form – old time cottage (1920s vintage)

Posted on May 15, 2006 by

pure simplicity, function following form – old time cottage (1920s vintage) Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer. this old cottage is one of the originals left on my beach road….they are being replaced by large, retirement homes….the overall "atmosphere" has taken a … Continue reading →

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