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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Powerful messages this morning as First Nations head to court to defend against a motion to strike a lawsuit against the Provincial Government arguing they've failed to uphold treaty rights and obligations. Pictured: National Chief Cindy Woodhouse #OnPoli #FirstNations #TreatyRights

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I'll be reporting from Queen's Park this week, as the Ontario Legislature enters its final week before the winter break. Stay tuned! (It's also very festively decorated!)

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

If you read the ERO posting for this, you'll also notice the government is asking for feedback on the map, rather than on the actual plan to shrink conservation authorities. #OnPoli #dougford #ontario

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I had the privilege this week to check out Alice in Bloomland, a beautiful floral display at my local botanical garden inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Here's a few of the photos! #AliceInWonderland #wonderland #photography #flowers #tea #cake #teaparty #bluesky #floraldisplay #madhatter #fun

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Last month, I met up with a local photographer named Parker to search for deer. It didn’t take us long to find them. This Doe decided to walk into the perfect lighting for a portrait #photography #deer #portrait #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #Wildlifephotography #animals #Ontario #BlueSky

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

My second #BlueSkyArtShow entry for #abandoned A long forgotten sign along a hiking trail, being slowly reclaimed by nature. #photography #forestphotography #sign #trees #mood #storytelling #nature #time

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Participating in the #BlueSkyArtShow for the first time, the theme is #abandoned This is the Barber Paper Mill. One of the first mills in Canada to use hydroelectric power. Taken during the peak of the fall colours, during the evening's warm glow #landscape #photography #history #fall #nature

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

We’re in a record-breaking blizzard, so I had to head out with my camera. I’m not usually a city photographer, but when conditions like this happen I can’t resist. Hope you enjoy this series of images! #winter #photography #streetphotography #snowstorm #ONStorm #Ontario #photographer #snow #blizzard

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) There's always someone who blinks right when you take the photo 😅 #deer #whitetaileddeer #wildlife #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

White-throated Sparrows, sadly nicknamed “Super Colliders,” are common victims of window strikes mostly at residential and low rise buildings. Reflections of trees confuse them causing collisions sheridansun.sheridanc.on.ca/2024/12/11/d... #birds #birding #wildlife #conservation #environment #nature

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Downy Woodpecker Compared to yesterday's Hairy Woodpecker, this Downy Woodpecker has a much smaller beak than the Hairy. #birds #birding #woodpecker #photography #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Hairy Woodpecker The best way to tell Hairy and Downy woodpeckers apart is their beak length. A Hairy Woodpecker will have a longer beak, roughly half the size of its head, while a Downy Woodpecker will be smaller and have a shorter beak. #birds #birding #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Painted Turtles are one of the most common turtles found in North America. Their range extends from the United States all the way into Canada. Most of these Painted Turtles will likely be burrowed in for the winter now, a process known as Brumation. #turtles #reptiles #wildlife #nature #photography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Female Grosbeak The female is less colorful than the male an evolutionary adaptation for camouflage. Females spend more time on the nest. The darker colouration helps them blend into their surroundings keeping them and their young safe from predators #birding #birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Myrtle Warbler Non Breeding Plumage The Yellow-Rumped Warbler has two major subspecies separated by East vs West. In the East we have the Myrtle Warbler, and in the west the Audubon's warbler. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #bluesky #photography #naturephotography #wildlifePhotography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Extremely happy and privileged to have encountered a Harrier Hawk this evening! Watching it hunting was such an interesting experience! #birds #bird #birding #birdofprey #harrierhawk #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #wildlife #nature #bluesky

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Cedar Waxwings primarily feed on berries. In the late summer and autumn months these berries sometimes become fermented, leading to these guys getting a little intoxicated 😅 #bird #birding #birdphotography #Photography #Wildlifephotography #Naturephotography #Bluesky #nature #wildlife

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Ever wonder what bird is up and singing so early on a summer morning? It's likely an American Robin, they're usually one of the first birds to start off the dawn chorus. #bird #birding #birds #birdphotography #photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #bluesky #robin

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Eastern Towhees will spend most of their time on the ground, as this is where they forage for food. They will typically scratch their feet and legs backwards to stir up the leaf litter. This is known as "double-scratching" #birds #birding #photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

It's definitely that time of year again where I'm zooming in on sticks that resemble owls 😅 #wildlifephotography #photography #birding #owls

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Storm Remnants - Ontario 2024 This image is from the summer and my first attempt at storm chasing. Definitely a fun experience. #bluesky #storm #naturephotography #landscapephotography #thunderstorm #photography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) This Cooper's Hawk is "Immature," meaning, it hasn't gotten its full colours yet. #birds #birding #bluesky #birdofprey #hawk #photography #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #nature #wildlife

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Playing off yesterdays post. The Red-tailed Hawks sound, will frequently be used in place of bald eagles. #bluesky #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography #birds #birding

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Although visually impressive. Hollywood doesn't seem to like the call of this bird, and will frequently dub in a Red-tailed Hawk over it. #birds #birding #photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #bluesky

An adult bald eagle soaring gracefully in the sky, its wings fully extended against a pale blue background, showcasing its striking white head and dark body.

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Tree Swallows are aerial insectivores, meaning, they catch insects in the air in order to feed themselves. Tree swallows will consume an estimated 2,000 insects per day. #birds #birding #photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #bluesky

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

American goldfinch(Spinus tristis) This is a Goldfinch from the summer. This is evident by the bright yellow plumage. By the fall/winter, these birds will have molted into a brown/olive colour for the season #bird #birds #birding #bluesky #naturephotography #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Trumpeter Swan This is a Trumpeter Swan, the largest native waterfowl to North America (and the world!) They typically will only choose one mate for their entire lifetime. #swan #swans #trumpeterswan #birds #bird #birding #bluesky #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) Robin's are likely one of the first birds you will hear in the morning, they're usually the first bird to kick off the dawn chorus with their calls. #birds #birding #photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Herb-Robert (Geranium robertianum) This is Herb-Robert, an invasive species but commonly spotted across Ontario. Although its effectiveness is quite unstudied, crushing the leaves of this plant releases oils which can be used as a natural insect repellant. #photography #naturephotography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Northern House Wrens (Troglodytes aedon) Given that I shared a single House Wren today, I thought I'd also share this duo #addBirder #birds #birding #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography

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Greg Noakes @randomphotoadv.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Fun fact about House Wrens, they are known to take intact spider egg sacs to help control parasites and bug problems in their nests! #photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birding

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