The Great Blue Heron is never in a hurry when searching of food…slowly wading along the shore, then pausing for long periods of time before it makes a strike.
Sometimes the end result is nothing more than a little snack.
Category Archives: Manitoba Birds
Young Osprey Finds it’s Wings
Over the last 4-5 day’s the lone Osprey Chick (right) has found it’s wings and has now fledged…checking back to my records seems to indicate that she ( by breast markings ) is at least three weeks behind.
Never the less it was nice to see this chick up and flying…now the task of learning just how to fish before it migrates.
Week-end Check on the Osprey
Over the week-end finally able to re-check the Osprey site. For those that are unfamiliar with how to determine if it’s a juvenile or adult here is two easy things to look for…eye color and feather coloration.
Juveniles have white fringed feathers with orange eyes…while the adults have dark brown feathering and yellow eyes. There is also a difference in voice pitch when they are calling.
Unlike other raptors they tend to be human tolerant and will provide great viewing.