During my last Eagle Run I opted to try a road less traveled that appeared to go who knows where. These bush trails tend to be a one way in and one way out…hopefully with a place to be able to turn around.
Turned out there was and on the trip back out found a cooperative Ruffed Grouse (female) which are for the most part easily spooked.
These are woodland birds and not something you’ll find within the city.
Over the years of Out-n-About Adventures…I never know what’s instore when I depart from home.
Couple things I have learned would be….
Never take anything for granted when it comes to Wildlife as each trip will be different.
Always be prepared for the unexpected…you never know what’s around the next corner.
So was the case on a recent trip up along the shores of Lake Winnipeg. When coming across a Bald Eagle on the ground…not something I was expecting.
He/she provided me with a up-close encounter that won’t be soon forgotten.
Surprise, Surprise…First Snowy Owl of the 2022-23 Season on Oct 28th. Although it certainly seems a bit early but it’s not the earliest I’ve stumbled across one…that one being October 25th in 2015.
Impossible to say just why the early arrival….perhaps the lack of lemmings which is their main food source in the Tundra and owls are on the move South in search of food.
From what I understand lemming population goes in cycles and are the key factor in the owl numbers.
Every year around this time I ask myself…is this the year for a Snowy Owl Irruption ?
Will have to wait and see.