Out of nowhere comes a juvenile and I was caught off guard…by the time I stopped I had great shots of the South end of a North bound Eagle…crap ( not exactly what I said but you get the idea )
As I watched he began to circle back…this time I was ready and watched this magnificent bird fly between me and the trees in full fall color.
Perhaps he felt sorry for me and just wanted me to have another chance…some times the stars do align and one gets a second opportunity.
Not a good year for the Peregrines as we lost three adults…Joli ( resident female Logan ) Bristol ( female from West Wpg 2014 ) and Beaumont ( male from West Wpg 2014 )
Bristol had partnered up with Sundance ( Logan 2013 ) and successfully had 3 chicks…the Bitter was she had been found dead near the site.
The Sweet being that 1 of their chicks was found, checked out, banded and fostered by Joli & Hart at the Logan site…as circumstances had prevented us from returning her to the nest…and named Bridget.
Sundance ( Logan 2013 ) now a lone parent went on to do a fine job in providing for two hungry chicks. Last time they had been seen they appeared to be doing well.
Timing turned out to be perfect one morning as I spent a few hours with one of the chicks…I believe it had likely just fledged that morning and it took some time before finding the wings and being able to reach a higher perch.
I think our Snow is here to stay. With that being said…it’s always exciting to spot that first winter owl, like this Hawk Owl from last year.
There are still things to do in the “Job Jar”…but Owling may take priority ??