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Went on a hike this past weekend in Kananaskis. A bird flew across the path in front of me. When it landed I took a closer look and realized it was an owl when I saw his head rotate. Though I've seen pictures of Northern Hawk Owls on the internet I had no idea they were so small! I wish there weren't so many branches. I just couldn't find a place to stand without something being in the way. He flew to this tree trunk and proceeded to eat a vole/mouse he had stored in the tree...he'd been here before!

When I spotted my first Great Grey Owl back in June, it awakened an owl quest in me. I'm on a mission to find every owl species in Alberta. So far I've found:
1. Great Grey
2. Great Horned
3. Snowy
4. Northern Hawk Owl

I'm amazed at the power of intention. I can't wait to find more!

It was a treat to find this lone Boreal Chickadee amongst several Black Capped Chickadees and Red and White Breasted Nuthatches.

Northern Flicker (M) visiting my feeder. So handsome!

I love exploring Fish Creek Park & I love Northern Flickers. They are so sweet and kind looking. A male and female visit my yard every day.

A field east of the city.