Birds in the backyard

Just thought I would post a few pictures of recent birds in our backyard.  Unfortunately, I haven't been able to capture the hummingbird on camera, yet.  
If you click on the picture - you get a better view. 

Woodpecker on driftwood

Cluster of Sparrows

Mourning Dove

Robin - king of the castle 

Woodpecker on tree

Kiwi !!  (Not native to Canada)

Back to School !!

Well, everyone is back to school now !

The grade school and secondary school students got started on Tuesday, and the University students were back to regular classes on Thursday.

All (or almost all) the students here seem excited about the new year.  Of course, it's always nice to see friends you haven't seen over the summer - or to meet new people who may  become new friends.

Still, I am impressed by the number of students who truly seem motivated to do well this year.                             

Maintaining that desire and stamina may be the challenge - but I'm sure they can do it !

Most of my summertime students are staying on to keep improving.  One has already mentioned how happy he was to know what to do with fractions while his classmates found this information all new to them.

Everyone stay strong - and keep learning!