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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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"FLIGHT OVER NARNIA" - American Bald Eagle

March 31, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"FLIGHT OVER NARNIA" American Bald Eagle (Southwest of Calgary, Alberta, CA) For anyone who has read "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis, they will perhaps remember the land of Narnia, where it was always winter and Christmas never came. It is one day away from April. For those of us in Southern Alberta, where there still a large...

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"PHEASANT HUNTING" - Coyote

March 30, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"PHEASANT HUNTING" Coyote Judging by the condition of the coat (i.e. very wet), having crossed the ice/water in an unsuccessful duck hunt, this coyote has changed its tactics to hunting pheasants that are known to frequent the groves of trees. Within its wet coat, you can see the beautiful markings just past the coyote's shoulders that have pro...

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Photo of the Week - Mar 26, 2018 - "IF OWLS TOOK SELFIES" - Great Gray Owl

March 25, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"IF OWLS TOOK SELFIES" (Southwest of Calgary, AB) Fortunate to get a close head shot, clear of branches and with soft light from the shade of the tree, the end result was a capture of which I think even a discriminating Great Gray would approve.

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