Black Eyed Beauty

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

During these troubling times I have all sorts of time to reflect back on trips into Owl Country. This past winter season had brought a good number of days spent with Great Grays and Hawk Owls…since last year had been a total loss with no owls located.

Each and every sighting of a Gray was a new thrill…don’t take me wrong but need to say that the most excitement came with the opportunity to again photograph a Barred Owl as they are less common than Great Grays.

Perhaps Barred Owls are increasing in numbers as there has been a couple recent reports of them being seen in wooded areas of the city.

Slow Day Still Provides Options

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

You take what your given…not every outing can be action packed with owls.
So when the action is slow you turn your focus on other birds that can be found in the Boreal Forest.
One such bird would be Canada’s Official Bird…known as the Canada Jay, Gray Jay and Whisky Jack.
Have also heard it referred to as the “Camp Robber”..since it will come right in and take food from table as you sit and eat.