Looks are Deceiving

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Always wonderful to encounter a Great Horned Owl. Never the less one has to keep in mind that these owls have been known to become very aggressive towards humans in order to defend their offspring.
Great Horned Owls can be found in residential areas, city parks, stands of trees, small woodlots where they are able to hunt.
They are fierce predators with great talon strength (not something you want to mess with) that can take large prey like rabbits…even raptors like Peregrines aren’t always safe.
No need for these owls to migrate as they are covered in extremely soft feathers that provides them with insulation for our cold winter weather…as well these soft feathers help them fly very quietly in pursuit of prey.
It’s amazing how they have adapted…with the ability to fly through thick bush/trees without a sound being made.
And no I’ve never had the pleasure of being attacked by a Great Horned Owl…would like to keep it that way.

Sometimes Things Work Out

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

For the most part Great Blue Herons tend to be easily spooked by us humans…which can provide a challenge to photograph.
There never seems to be any rhyme or reason why some take to flight while others seem very content to hang around the water’s edge.

Sometimes things work out like this content Heron.

Day’s Go By

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Now in the last half of September and looking forward to October. It’s been a strange year for birds…with the lack of nesting pairs and failed nest sites.
Not exactly sure just why this occurred and hopefully it has not become to norm.

Over the last few years I’ve made Annual Eagle Runs up North along the shores of Lake Winnipeg during October. During this time the Eagles are collecting in great numbers prior to migration.
The Eagles seem to be well aware that commercial fishing is in full swing at this time of year.

Hopefully there will be good weather and plenty of Eagles…time will tell.

Cheers !
Dennis