Great grays in Grand Valley
This August, I’ve taken a couple of afternoon drives along Grand Valley Road north of Cochrane. The rolling hills and farmland is beautiful and is home to a variety of birds and other wildlife. I have been missing great gray owls so that was my specific draw to the area. I was fortunate on both occasions to find them; three on the first trip and one on the second outing.
This one I watched in the forest from a gravel road. She perched on a few different branches over a half an hour before diving down into the grass. She caught and quickly swallowed something – my view obscured by the grass and the trees but likely a vole or some type of field mouse.
The solitary owl from my most recent drive was perched in a more open area. I was able to string together a nice flight sequence when he launched after a few minutes of watching him.
Great find! Such an amazing owl!
September 4, 2018 at 7:43 pm
Excellent.
August 25, 2018 at 6:10 am
Thank you!
September 1, 2018 at 10:59 am
Absolutely stunning
August 24, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Thank you VS!
September 1, 2018 at 10:59 am