With all the snow we’ve recently had…I would say it’s safe to say that the Wood Ducks have now left.
It was a fun visit to the pond for them in October with these colorful ducks.
Author Archives: Dennis
Snowy Owl Point of View
Thought I would get an early start and perhaps be able to locate an area which would provide a good food source. Since I’m used to perching on rocks and hill tops I was pleasantly surprised.
They have trees but sadly I find it difficult to land in them as many small branches can’t hold my weight.
Tall grasslands provide safe cover but I find it harder to locate a meal.
Then the perfect spot called a post…it’s sturdy and gets me off the ground with a good vantage point from which to hunt.
Now I have to put up with humans that want to photograph me…don’t know why these humans get so excited to see a Snowy on a post.
I must be some sort of celebrity…just thinkin.
Off the Beaten Path
During my last Eagle Run I opted to try a road less traveled that appeared to go who knows where. These bush trails tend to be a one way in and one way out…hopefully with a place to be able to turn around.
Turned out there was and on the trip back out found a cooperative Ruffed Grouse (female) which are for the most part easily spooked.
These are woodland birds and not something you’ll find within the city.