Birds

Migration

Another wave of Sandhill cranes stopped over in Springwater Township this weekend, almost six weeks later than the last group. I doubt they'll like last night's snowfall much.

Snowy on Ice

I know that many of the Snowy Owls that winter near the Great Lakes hunt small water fowl out on the ice near open water. Until this afternoon I had yet to see one along the shoreline. I was surprised to see this one take off as I was eyeing up my icescape composition!

On Target

This male Snowy Owl is on target to his prey in a field outside of Collingwood.

Lift Off

A male Snowy Owl lifts off his perch after spotting prey in a field outside of Collingwood.

Prey Spotted

A male Snowy Owl spots prey in the field across from his perch on a concession utility pole outside of Collingwood.

Everybody's Moving to Collingwood

This Snowy Owl has been hanging out in a very busy industrial/commercial area of town. She doesn't have far to go though to hunt water fowl.

Everybody's Moving to Collingwood

This Snowy Owl has been hanging out in a very busy industrial/commercial area of town. She doesn't have far to go though to hunt water fowl.

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl coming in for a landing

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl hunting in a field near Stayner.

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl hunting in a field near Stayner.

Snowy Owl

After an afternoon of hunting for snowy owls, I came across this beauty.

Under Attack

The Snowy Owl at first looked curious when the crows started harassing it.

Under Attack

The Snowy Owl hunkered down as crows harassed it.

Sleepy Snowy

Welcome back! I'm so happy to see you again! This is my first Snowy Owl sighting of this winter, earlier than in recent years.

Who's Watching Whom?

Barred Owl tucked away in the forest.

Who's Watching Whom?

Barred Owl tucked away in the forest

Fly Like an Eagle

I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me ~Steve Miller

Fly Like an Eagle

I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me ~Steve Miller

Fly Like an Eagle

I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me ~Steve Miller

Coming in for a Landing

Mute swan lands in Collingwood Harbour.

Bald Eagle

Taken at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy.

Bald Eagle

Coming in for a landing.

Bald Eagle

Conditions were perfect to catch the eagle's reflection as it skimmed across the pond.