Doesn’t Matter How Cold…

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Manitoba is currently in a deep-freeze !

Doesn’t really matter how cold it is…currently -31c and -40c with the wind-chill, almost cold enough here in Winterpeg to wear gloves. With the need for food a Snowy provides some action as he was just off the pole and headed towards something he spotted…out-n-about in rural Manitoba.

Snowy Action…Stage Right

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

While out-n-about I stumbled across a very photogenic Snowy that appeared to be actively hunting from a pole line…it reminded me more of the mannerisms of a Great Gray. Even though it only made two attempts it was interesting to see how focused and alert he was and unfazed by my presents…using the truck as a blind I simply sat and waited since his interest seemed to be on something that was behind me.

You get very little indication when they are ready to leave their perch so you have to be ready.