Over the last week or so I’ve spent hours searching both sides of Lake Winnipeg for the Ghost of the Forest.
Returning to locations where over the years has provides rewards…as of yet no Great Grays to be had.
There is still hope with one more area to check…when the weather cooperates.
Why is it there are no Gray’s to be found ?
I feel it all has to do with the amount of snow we have…or the lack of snow.
With less snow the owls are able to find prey relatively easy deep in the forests so no need to move out along the roadsides.
This is just my theory…but the search continues.

As we near the end of 2022 I must say Mother Nature hasn’t been very kind weather wise. Cloudy, snowy and windy conditions has prevented me from getting out-n-about to search for Winter Owls. Hopefully the weather will soon change as the camera sits collecting dust.

Looking forward to perhaps finding some current Great Gray action soon. These owls are amazing to watch. Even more so when actively hunting… whether from a low perch or flights out over an open area. With the ability to hover and all the time remaining focused on prey (voles/mice) beneath the snow.

If everything falls into place the owl drops like a rock…if lucky it will have a meal…if not the endless search for food continues.

It’s a busy time of year for all…including me.
There’s been a lack of out-n-about adventures as of late…mostly due to the weather.
With a mix of snow and rain along with mild weather making many back roads impassable or clogged with snow.
Things will change…it will get colder and the sun will again be shining.
Thoughts of Snowy Owls and Great Grays fill my mind…so hopefully soon there will be some New Adventures.