Over the week-end finally able to re-check the Osprey site. For those that are unfamiliar with how to determine if it’s a juvenile or adult here is two easy things to look for…eye color and feather coloration.
Juveniles have white fringed feathers with orange eyes…while the adults have dark brown feathering and yellow eyes. There is also a difference in voice pitch when they are calling.
Unlike other raptors they tend to be human tolerant and will provide great viewing.
Fun continues with the Cooper’s Hawks.
Much to the delight of passers by and photographers they went about doing what Cooper’s Hawks often do…showing off to the public at the English Gardens.
Seemingly unphased by the presence of a number of photographers and the chatter of rapid fire camera shutters.
Some times things just fall into place.
I had been contacted by the Burrowing Owl Recovery Project here in Manitoba…the project coordinator asked if I would be interested in visiting their release site…silly question.
The project had been out to remove enclosures that protect the owls during the breeding, incubation and until the owlets are mobile and able to fly. After the removal the owlets are able to fly about the pasture land and return to the man made burrow or use one of the many gopher holes for protection.
I will say it was an exciting time spent alone with these little owls…since the Burrowing Owls where a first for me.