Now the last day of 2020 and so far Winter Owling has been hit and miss…with a fair amount of time spent and km’s logged.
Still early in the winter season and expect there to be many more days of searching for Snowies, Great Grays…or like this Bonus Northern Hawk Owl that was a reward near the end of a day.
Hopefully the New Year along with snow & cold will bring on more rewards…as the searching continues.
Tickets available on line or at the gate…dress warm and please turn off your cell phones.
Well it was time to dust off the camera…pack a lunch and give my wife a break for the day and go Owling…Great Gray’s to be specific.
We’ve been fortunate up until yesterday to have relatively warm temps here in Manitoba for this time of year. Upon arrival after a quick reality check and a stark reminder that gloves are required at -26c according to the weather app on my phone.
Do note the frost on this Great Grays face…meaning it’s a bit chilly. As well as the blood on the beak…meaning it’s recently had a meal.
Can’t say that I miss those tingling, burning feelings that the fingers get at those temps…but it’s all part of the experience when Winter Owling.