Hi! I hope you are enjoying the first signs of spring. Today I heard the first Red Winged Blackbirds calling, and the Robins have come back as well. That being said, this post will contain only owls. Barred Owls, to be precise. These are all photos I have taken by…
I’m outside a lot. Sometimes I take my camera, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I am just hiking with my dog, or tending the garden. But some days, I will get my camera battery fully charged up, my car full of gas, snacks, binoculars, layers of clothing and a…
Look out. I have saved all my prettiest photos for this blog. What’s this owl doing? It’s regurgitating a pellet. Owls regurgitate pellets about once a day, usually from a favourite roost. They just open their mouths wide, make a terrible face, and push them out. Bleh.…
Today was the last day of 2015, and it’s been a great one. I got to visit my favourite Snowy Owl- the Queen of the Island. This morning I got up early and headed down to Presqu’ile Park for a hike out to Gull Island. Right now, Gull Island looks like…
Good Morning Presqu’ile! Oh how I love you! There are so many reasons to love Presqu’ile Park, no matter when you visit.You can show up early on a hazy fall morning, and observe as Presqu’ile’s beaches and offshore islands start to come alive with sound and activity. Migrating shorebirds start…
Well, who is this fuzzy little creature? Yes, it’s that time of year again- time for the Barred Owlets to leave the nest and venture out on their own. When owlets come down from their nest, and climb up into the nearby trees they are called “branchers.” They just crawl around the…
Welcome to Amherst Island! Located on Lake Ontario, just southeast of Kingston, this little island is a haven for wildlife. Every trip to Amherst Island begins and ends with a ferry ride. It’s only 20 minutes, but there’s always lots to see. This time of year, the ferry has…
So, how do you find owls? You go owling. I don’t even know if “owling” is a real word! But it has become part of the vocabulary of family and friends. A few days ago I went owling with a friend who had never done it before. The…
I had a Great Gray Owl living on my street last winter. Having a Great Gray Owl around is like having a big secret that you want to tell everyone about but you can’t. You see, Great Gray Owls are rare down here in Southern Ontario. And they…
Presqu’ile is pretty much deserted these days. The picnic-ers, birders, photographers, and campers have virtually disappeared. I do see the occasional dog- walkers bundled up against the cold with their faithful friends at their sides. But really, Presqu’ile belongs to the owls now. It’s amazing to see…
