Enough dreaming of things to come this summer…back to what’s currently being focused on.
One of life’s little pleasures is being able to share with others the action that I come across while out-n-about on a adventure.
Not always action packed and sometimes it seems more like watching paint dry.
I remember hearing this quote years ago and it’s something to live by for me…”Nature is like a book, those who do not explore read only but one page”
Records show it’s been some time since I’ve traveled any back roads in search of Snowy Owls. All due to the fact that there had been Great Gray activity combined with poor weather conditions.
Snowy numbers had been good early in the season with 8-12 sightings per trip…with some owls tending to be photographic while others very easily spooked.
Reports have indicated that the number of sightings has dropped off which is normal.
Recent snow,winds,doom and gloom has put owling on hold…this morning we are sitting at a balmy -10c and a decent forecast.
I think it’s about time for a little out-n-about trip…just sayin.
Barred Owl soaking up the afternoon sun. Up until two years ago I had never seen one in the wild and surely didn’t really expect to find another one this year.
These owls are the only native owls to Manitoba with black eyes and are most active on dull days or at dusk/evening as they are nocturnal.
Well you can imagine my surprise and delight finding one all wide eyed soaking up the sun on a bright day…thanks Mother Nature.
Cheers !
Dennis