#2612 "Singleton Provincially Significant Sanctuary"

#2612 "Singleton Provincially Significant Sanctuary"
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The day after a big snowfall can be special. The landscape was almost monochromatic. This particular landscape overlooking the provincially significant wetland has remained unchanged ever since we bought the Singleton Sanctuary in 2006. We have added many habitat opportunities. Duck and bird houses dot the landscape in addition to the shelters for the ground nesting birds and critters. The smaller creatures and upland game birds are making a come back. 

The view is from 9 am on February 3rd, 2002 looking to the northwest. We once had coyotes kill a deer in that bay. There was no waste left behind and everything was consumed as it should be in nature. Ravens, crows, eagles and everything else shared a meal from that carcass. Coyotes and wolves can only kill the weak or ill deer and this helps to keep the rest of the herd healthy. 

The heavy brush work was intended to guide the eye of the viewer around the scene without letting them escape off the canvas. 

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