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Photo of the Week - April 29, 2018 - "PETULANT PELICANS" - American White Pelican

April 29, 2018 • 1 Comment

"PETULANT PELICANS" American White Pelicans (3 photos) Caught these handsome male pelicans early evening, all crowded together on a rocky shoal. Generally, I have found pelicans to be quite the social animal, almost saying "excuse me, coming through" as they find their way through the crowd. I have never seen their white "crest feathers" so...

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'ELLO, 'ELLO, 'ELLO! - Osprey

April 26, 2018 • Leave a Comment

'ELLO, 'ELLO, 'ELLO! Osprey Caught in an early morning fishing vigil, certainly got the "look and the hook"! Several minutes later, the osprey flew and began fishing happily. We may still be experiencing some of the after shock of arriving back in Alberta to snow covered fields and icy rivers. Thank goodness all that has gone now and Spring has a...

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Photo of the Week - April 22, 2018 - "HOVER-CRAFT" - Great Gray Owl

April 22, 2018 • 1 Comment

"HOVER- CRAFT" Great Gray Owl (3 Photos) This was truly Nature's gift. The owl had been sitting on an electrical pole when it flew off into the field. It flew up and literally hovered before diving down to the snow covered field. Unfortunately, for the owl - no success but for me, an incredible opportunity to catch a master flyer. I may be "old sc...

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Photo of the Week - April 15, 2018 - "PHANTOM OF THE NORTH" - Great Gray Owl

April 15, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"PHANTOM OF THE NORTH" Great Gray Owl One nickname for the Great Gray Owl. It has also been called the "Bearded Owl" because of its white moustache (the feathering under its beak).

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"A SOFTER SIDE OF GREY" - Great Gray Owl

April 14, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"A SOFTER SIDE OF GREY" Great Gray Owl Well known for that famous "owl" stare, here is a softer side of the Great Gray Owl, caught in grooming its feathers.

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"A LIGHTER SIDE OF GRAY" - Great Gray Owl

April 13, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"A LIGHTER SIDE OF GRAY" Great Gray Owl (Southwest of Calgary, Alberta, CA) Snow is beginning to disappear from parts of grassy hillsides and along the country roads, but from the backdrop behind this beautiful owl, Winter continues to maintain its hold for now.

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Photo of the Week - April 8, 2018 - "NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE" - Swans (Trumpeter) - Juvenile

April 08, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE" Swans - Trumpeter (Juvenile) - 2 Photos Decided to combine two photos in one blog, to demonstrate how "versatile" swans can be. The first photo highlights the beautiful feathering and colouring of a young Trumpeter Swan. It is no wonder swans are a favourite of fairy tales and folklore, with mystical qualities. The s...

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"SNOW QUEEN" - Swan (Tundra)

April 06, 2018 • 1 Comment

"SNOW QUEEN" Swan (Tundra) What else could it be? The tough decision was Trumpeter or Tundra Swan. Having had an opportunity to look closely at this seemingly magical bird's head, although there are no yellow spots near its eyes, the bill shape has a definite "U" shape at the centre. So my vote is "Tundra". (And that brown bump right by the swa...

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Photo of the Week - April 1, 2018 - "SWAN SIBLINGS" - Trumpeter Swans (Juveniles)

April 01, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"SWAN SIBLINGS" Trumpeter Swans (Juveniles) - 2 Photos Two of a trio of young Trumpeter Swans that have overwintered this year. The swan migration to the North has begun. So far this group has not opted to join. Perhaps they are waiting for some familiar faces?! (And yes, those strange looking "beach balls" are Canada Geese.) PHOTO #1 PHOTO...

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