Calendars 2023

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Well it’s that time of year. Once again I’ll be offering the choice of two different calendars…Manitoba Birds & Peregrines.
With Christmas around the corner you may be looking for something Special for that Bird Lover or for yourself.

Calendars are pre-order only between Oct 11 – Nov 1. With 2 options.

1 – On-line order form can be found just below the Banner Photo at the top of the page…click on “2023 Calendars” for pricing and calendar preview.

2 – Contact me directly by e-mail if you rather regarding orders, payment, mailing etc

*** For on-line orders…once an order is received you will be sent an invoice that then can be paid using Credit Card or PayPal.***

Cheers !
Dennis

Looks are Deceiving

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Always wonderful to encounter a Great Horned Owl. Never the less one has to keep in mind that these owls have been known to become very aggressive towards humans in order to defend their offspring.
Great Horned Owls can be found in residential areas, city parks, stands of trees, small woodlots where they are able to hunt.
They are fierce predators with great talon strength (not something you want to mess with) that can take large prey like rabbits…even raptors like Peregrines aren’t always safe.
No need for these owls to migrate as they are covered in extremely soft feathers that provides them with insulation for our cold winter weather…as well these soft feathers help them fly very quietly in pursuit of prey.
It’s amazing how they have adapted…with the ability to fly through thick bush/trees without a sound being made.
And no I’ve never had the pleasure of being attacked by a Great Horned Owl…would like to keep it that way.

Sometimes Things Work Out

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

For the most part Great Blue Herons tend to be easily spooked by us humans…which can provide a challenge to photograph.
There never seems to be any rhyme or reason why some take to flight while others seem very content to hang around the water’s edge.

Sometimes things work out like this content Heron.