Post by Chris on Nov 10, 2024 15:40:02 GMT -8
It was quite active at the Reserve this morning. A decent amount of waterfowl were flying around. The feeders were active. I had one WT Sparrow and a bunch of Towhees along with the other usual suspects. After walking around the east loop trail, I heard some chatter from chickadees. The last few times I have heard it in different locations, I haven't been able to spot what the bids were angry about. This time, I saw what the raucous was about, and it was a Pygmy Owl. It posed nicely for about a minute before flying to another area. Best views I have had of one since I was up in the Peace. If I recall correctly I think it was around minus 30 so much better viewing conditions.
Northern Pygmy-Owl at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Had one YR Warbler and an RC Kinglet. Also saw a Bald Eagle with a Rabbit in its talons.
A lot of waterfowl were in the main pond in particular Ring-necked Ducks. Estimated around 95. Seems like a lot around. Good numbers at Cheam as well.
In the afternoon I did some biking and saw my first Shrike of the fall.
Northern Pygmy-Owl at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Had one YR Warbler and an RC Kinglet. Also saw a Bald Eagle with a Rabbit in its talons.
A lot of waterfowl were in the main pond in particular Ring-necked Ducks. Estimated around 95. Seems like a lot around. Good numbers at Cheam as well.
In the afternoon I did some biking and saw my first Shrike of the fall.
