Day’s Go By

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Now in the last half of September and looking forward to October. It’s been a strange year for birds…with the lack of nesting pairs and failed nest sites.
Not exactly sure just why this occurred and hopefully it has not become to norm.

Over the last few years I’ve made Annual Eagle Runs up North along the shores of Lake Winnipeg during October. During this time the Eagles are collecting in great numbers prior to migration.
The Eagles seem to be well aware that commercial fishing is in full swing at this time of year.

Hopefully there will be good weather and plenty of Eagles…time will tell.

Cheers !
Dennis

Time Slipped Away

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Time seems to be on fast forward…I’m not a fortune teller but do believe that with our single digit temps overnight means Fall is here.
This time of year means I’m working on the job jar trying to get caught up and stay ahead things. Then pulled out the note that said…send out a photo.
Well this Great Horned Owlet reminds me of how I feel…time just slipped away.

Horns or Ears

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Great Horned Owls are easily identified by the tufts of fine feathers that resemble horns or ears…hence the name “Horned Owl”
These tufts that folks refer to as horns/ears are used in territorial display and defending against predators…tufts become more visible when there are intruders.
The owlets tufts have yet to form and will do so as it matures…they may not yet have the horns but they do have loud voices.
Such was the case on this visit with two of the owlets belting out loud screams…there’s an old saying “Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease”.

In the Nature World perhaps the Screaming Owlet Gets the Food…just sayin !