Big White Owl from the Tundra

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Records show it’s been some time since I’ve traveled any back roads in search of Snowy Owls. All due to the fact that there had been Great Gray activity combined with poor weather conditions.

Snowy numbers had been good early in the season with 8-12 sightings per trip…with some owls tending to be photographic while others very easily spooked.

Reports have indicated that the number of sightings has dropped off which is normal.

Recent snow,winds,doom and gloom has put owling on hold…this morning we are sitting at a balmy -10c and a decent forecast.

I think it’s about time for a little out-n-about trip…just sayin.

64 and Counting

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

With the morning temps sitting at a chilly – 32c its real easy to think of spring and the return of our summer birds.

First birds that come to mind of coarse would be Peregrines which could very well return within 64 days…but who’s counting ?

Then the fun begins attempting to ID who has returned and determine who has hooked up with who ? It has always been exciting when a new bird shows up whether it’s one from a previous years Manitoba hatch or an American cousin.

But back to reality…it’s a get the mitts out kind of day and deal with our chilly weather.

Remembering Back

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Only felt it fare to change it up a bit and not to bore folks with “Another Owl Photo”

I can remember the encounter like it was yesterday on that dead-end road…well maybe not yesterday but rather 158 days ago.

For sure some fun time spent with this juvenile Swainson’s Hawk.