#OTD (Sat, Sep 23) 1911 at #AlgonquinPark HQ: "Working at storage building, completing the task. Hon. Frank Cochrane & party came in on evening train for a visit to the Park." NOTE: Cochrane [IMG] was Ontario Minister of Lands, Forests & Mines from 1906-11. @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Sep 23) 1908 in #AlgonquinPark: "Party left to examine south side of Lake Cauchon for site of new s[helter] h[ouse]. Found much fire across lake... Considerable valuable timber has been destroyed. Timber not very plentiful for building." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 22) 1911 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Much rejoicing over election, Mr. Borden (Cons) winning the Dominion by 50 seats. Park Fire Rangers Ballantyne, Brooks came in today feeling fine over election." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 22) 1908 in #AlgonquinPark: "Left for Lake Cauchon (lost pig). Were obliged to follow west shore of Cedar Lake owing to smoke & fog. For same reason could see very little of great natural beauty of this section." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 21) 1923 at Acting Sup't at #AlgonquinPark HQ: "I am busy in the office all day. The coroner came to Canoe Lake and found that Leslie Kennedy was accidentally drowned. His body was sent out to Hastings on the evening train." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Sep 21) 1911 at #Algonquinpark HQ: "Elections for dominion house today. I acted as poll clerk for Mr. Bartlett. 28 votes were polled here today. 26 for Mr. Geo. Gordon, Conservative, and two for A.J. Young, Liberal. Mr. G.W. Bartlett, D.R.O." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Sep 21) 1908 at #AlgonquinPark: "Left Burnt Lake shelter house at 6 a.m. After a most delightful sail down Perley Lake & Petawawa River we arrived at Catfish Lake...pushed forward over long portage. Well, we sweat[ed] & I am afraid said cuss words a few times." @nichecanada.bsky.social

Attitude... Early morning. Marco The Moose, walking past me, on his way to forage for some snacks. As he went by, he gave me a quick 'wink' of his eye. It's called, deep woods respect.
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#AlgonquinPark #Moose #Mammals #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #OntarioParks #Canada

Just Chilling... Early morning. You never know, who you might see in the deep woods. My big friend Benicio The Black Bear, enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Very handsome.🐻📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #BlackBear
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photography #WildlifePhotography #OntarioParks #Canada

#OTD (Sat, Sep 18) 1926 -100 years ago today- on #NipissingRiver, #AlgonquinPark: "We left camp at 5:50 a.m. & came back to High Falls. We went on to Perley Farm. After lunch, we started for Cedar Lake, sixteen miles distant. We reached Brent at 6:40 p.m., tired and sleepy." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Sep 17) 1910 at #WhiteTroutLake, #AlgonquinPark: "We worked all day making foundation for building [new shelter house]... cutting trails to our timber, etc. I also cut trail to our spring where we got extra good water." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 16) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I had an interesting experience with wolves. They got almost around my position under cover of the fog. One shot & they disappeared & stopped their howling. I did not see them myself & fired at a stump." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Sep 16) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Preparing for gov't party pitching tents, etc. Government car arrived on late train from west. Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG], P.W. Ellis, Mr. & Miss Muldrew on car. They remained on car all night at Sims Pit switch." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Sep 16) 1908 at #Headquarters, #AlgonquinPark: "Messrs. Balfour, Nadon, Ranger & I left this morning for Mink Lake to build shelter house. Went to Brûlé Lake on morning train (weather beautiful and the maple in its most radiant autumn robes)." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

Bonjour!!... Early morning. In a light drizzle. My big friend, Benicio The Black Bear, enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Such a gentle soul. Rugged good looks. Very handsome.
🐻📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #BlackBear
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photography #WildlifePhotography #OntarioParks #Canada

#OTD (Fri, Sep 15) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arthur and I cut wood until 2 p.m., then we brought in three loads to camp with canoes. After supper, we went over to Joe Lake station and swapped yarns beside the campfire until midnight with the guests from the hotel." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Sep 15) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Speckled trout season closed today. Mr. Russell and I talking war all forenoon. Mr. Thorburn came in and we went over the war situation on his map." @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Sep 15) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Brûlé Lake station on order of Sup’t Bartlett and returned (walking both ways). Weather fine. Mrs. Trainor & daughters went to their home at Huntsville tonight. Wood & olive backthrushes still here." @nichecanada.bsky.social

For today's #BirdOfTheDay alt theme from
@atlanticbirding.bsky.social #Finches; here is a Common Redpoll which is a member of the finch family in #AlgonquinPark in #Ontario #Canada. #birds #birding #nature #birdphotography

For today's #BirdOfTheDay alt theme from
@atlanticbirding.bsky.social #Finches; here is a Pine Siskin near #AlgonquinPark in #Ontario #Canada. #birds #birding #nature #birdphotography