Returning Critters

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Here we are coming up on the middle of October…what could be just around the corner ?

During the next 2-3 weeks there will be trips up along Lake Winnipeg in search of Eagle that will be collecting for pre-migration.
This happens every year and the Eagles know the Hot Spots for an easy meal…all thanks to the Commercial Fishermen.

As October draws to an end…sightings of the First returning Snowy Owl could be possible like this one last year found Oct 28th.

I’m sure this owl put in a Special Appearance just for a photographer friend visiting from Montreal…I think she was pretty excited to photograph the Eagles and a Snowy in late October.

It’s always nice when things fall into place and the stars align.

What’s You Lookin At

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Sometimes you have to get off the beaten path to find the reward.
The bush is full of fallen trees and stumps that can easily be tripped on…so a lot of time is spent looking downwards.

It’s a strange but exciting feeling when you pause to look around and see a Great Horned Owlet just staring at you.
This is a good sign since the young tend to hang out together…Mama Owl will be close by keeping an eye on things.

Like I’ve said before…always expect the unexpected.

Summer is Gone…enjoy the Fall

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Where did the summer go ?

With Fall approaching the Summer Place is now closed up for the Winter. This also included the Wren House.
If you happen to have small bird houses in your yard…it’s always a good idea to do a fall clean-up on them.

Hopefully your bird houses have a removal backdoor for this task to be easily done.

Removing all the nest material from inside is a good idea…small birds like to start fresh come next Spring.
It also helps in eliminating bird parasites.

Looking forward to the Wrens returning next spring…for now I’ll enjoy all the smells and colors of Fall.