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Post by oldfulica on Jun 18, 2018 18:34:58 GMT -8
We have just returned from southern Alberta and Sask. It looks like we weren't the only ones touring out there (John, Bert). We had a great encounter with a Badger. Here is the link to the first blog; lenanddiansadventures.blogspot.com |
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Post by Jamie on Jun 18, 2018 18:50:53 GMT -8
Very good pics and report// I want to go there some day.
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Post by Randy on Jun 18, 2018 20:08:44 GMT -8
Awesome post! My wife and I spent a day in the west block once about 10 years ago in August (not the best time of year for birds) and it was fantastic!!
How were the ticks?
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Post by oldfulica on Jun 19, 2018 5:33:47 GMT -8
Awesome post! My wife and I spent a day in the west block once about 10 years ago in August (not the best time of year for birds) and it was fantastic!! How were the ticks? Thanks Randy. You are an old Saskatchewan guy aren't you? Ticks were there. We would strip down when we got back to the trailer and found a few. |
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Post by oldfulica on Jun 19, 2018 5:36:05 GMT -8
Very good pics and report// I want to go there some day. Hi Jaime. This park doesn't have the visual appeal of Banff or Jasper but for people interested in nature it is great. |
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Post by murraybrown on Jun 19, 2018 13:59:50 GMT -8
I love that place Len. I've been there twice but never made it to the east block. Based on the visits you've done what would you say is prime time for bird activity there? did you see any Lark Buntings or Longspurs?
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Post by oldfulica on Jun 19, 2018 15:15:54 GMT -8
I love that place Len. I've been there twice but never made it to the east block. Based on the visits you've done what would you say is prime time for bird activity there? did you see any Lark Buntings or Longspurs? Lots of Lark Bunting but only a few Chestnut-collared Longspurs, Murray. May is probably best but it can be a bit cool. Sharp-tailed Grouse on leks in May. Sage Grouse are on leks in April but they are endangered and it is not advisable to even look for them for fear of being prosecuted.
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Post by Randy on Jun 20, 2018 7:01:40 GMT -8
Awesome post! My wife and I spent a day in the west block once about 10 years ago in August (not the best time of year for birds) and it was fantastic!! How were the ticks? Thanks Randy. You are an old Saskatchewan guy aren't you? Ticks were there. We would strip down when we got back to the trailer and found a few. Yes you're correct. Grew up in Saskatoon. I never did too much local birding when I was living there though - partially because I was too busy with school, etc. I definitely regret not spending more time birding in Saskatchewan and getting to Grasslands more than once! |
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Post by birderbert on Jun 20, 2018 16:01:49 GMT -8
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Post by murraybrown on Jun 22, 2018 8:11:52 GMT -8
Great footage Bert. I'm thinking that the magpies were trying to grab one of the owlets and the parents are defending them. Was this in the west block?
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Post by Chris on Jun 26, 2018 19:57:16 GMT -8
Len. very enjoyable blogs. So many great photos. Love the Badger as well.
That is an area I would like to visit.
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Post by oldfulica on Jun 27, 2018 5:49:29 GMT -8
Len. very enjoyable blogs. So many great photos. Love the Badger as well. That is an area I would like to visit. Thanks Chris. As usual your Peace update was welcomed. The Blue-headed Vireo is great. The lookout shot reminds me of my short residence in Ft. St. John around 1968. |
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Post by birderbert on Jun 27, 2018 7:14:35 GMT -8
Murray! They may have been trying to take an Owlet. I'm thinking they were trying to steal the rodent which was just outside the nest entrance!
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