Once the Snowy had completed his warm-up Jumping Jacks…he was cleared for take –off.
Sometimes the stars align and just being in the right place at the right time makes the day all worthwhile.
Author Archives: Dennis
Thinking Warm Thoughts
When the mercury dips to -30c without even thinking of what it is with the wind-chill factored in…I begin thinking how much I miss the summer with plus temperatures.
Must be a sign of getting Older…but the clicker finger is still working.
Easy to reflect back on time spent with the Osprey at the summer place.
Cheers !
Dennis
Great Gray In Hunt Mode
Absolutely amazing to witness a Great Gray actively hunting. Slow and deliberate and silent in flight being totally focused the whole time on a possible meal in the snow below. This owl had been perched on a pole glaring at something…slightly moving its head from side to side to pin point its prey .
Then suddenly off it went…with a few flaps and long silent glide then making a wide bank prior to the plunge.
The whole time staying focused on what was beneath the snow…all this is very characteristic of a Great Gray hunting an open area.
He/she come up empty on its attempt…only to continue in the endless search for food and survival.