Snowy Owl still at Col. Sam Smith Park: Jan. 8, 2023

There haven’t been many reports of owls yet this winter but, there is almost always one out on the docks at Col. Sam Smith.

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

The owl enjoys a variety of perches here. Here are some from previous visits.

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

Other Birds:

Greater Scaup
American Black Duck (male)
Long-tailed Ducks
American Black Ducks
Long-tailed Ducks
Mallard (female)
Long-tailed Duck (male)
Mallard (male)
Common Goldeneye (male)
Long-tailed Duck (female)
Greater Scaup

MAILBOX

Here are some interesting tidbits (or is it “titbits“ 🤔 I’ve heard both) about some of our favourite birds:

NATURE POETRY

See us cuddle and hug,” say the Pleiades,
“All six in a ring: it keeps us warm:
We huddle together like birds in a storm:
It’s bitter weather tonight.”              – Robert Graves (1895-1985)

Miles Hearn

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