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My Encounter with Beautiful Mountain Bluebirds in Drumheller, Alberta
The weather is favourable, and the roads are clear. Which way do I go for a scenic and exciting day trip? Banff to the west or Drumheller to the east? One hundred and twenty-five kilometres from Calgary, I did both this month. The first one to Banff was when my car got stuck after a significant snowfall. I was helped by two beautiful couples from Syracuse and Edmonton. Then, a few days later, the snow melted after some warm days, and I made it to Banff again on March 17-18, 2024. Then we had plenty of snow in Southern Alberta once again!
When I visited Drumheller in the Canadian Badlands on March 25, I discovered that the area had yet to receive significant snow, like Calgary.
I truly lucked out as my instinct led me to visit the Rosedale Suspension Bridge, which I had earlier, but this time, the experience was totally different. To my utter surprise, after crossing the historic suspension bridge — which re-opened in January 2024 after a few years of repairs — and following an artificial trail, I encountered one of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen: The Mountain Bluebird. Enjoy the photos from both my trips to Banff and Drumheller. For my readers’ information, I have joined the Canadian Landscapes Facebook Group, and I post pictures in the Group. It is a group worth joining if you love or take photographs and wish to share them — click HERE.
1. BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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2. DRUMHELLER – HORSE THIEF CANYON AND THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD
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Date posted: March 27, 2024.
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