Sparrow, Finch & Eagle

It was not too bad of an afternoon for a walk despite still being cold and windy. I headed out to the Boundary Bay area again. There was one group of Golden-crowned Sparrows busy foraging both on the ground and in the trees.

Golden-crowned Sparrow
Golden-crowned Sparrow

I managed a few shots while they were eating the buds on the branches. Then I could hear something different singing higher up in the trees.

Purple Finch
Purple Finch

Some Purple Finches had arrived, but were not coming down lower or any closer. As there were several soaring overhead most of the afternoon,

Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle

… I could not leave without at least one shot of a Bald Eagle.

Great Blue Heron

When the rain appeared it was going to subside for awhile I headed out to the Boundary Bay area for a walk. Still lots of Bald Eagles around, a Cooper’s Hawk and some of the usual sparrows. The only one that was going to oblige for a photo,

Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron

… was this Great Blue Heron. The brief reprieve from the weather was over as it started to rain again putting an end to my walk.

Snowy Owl

For David, my youngest brother who passed away Thursday evening.

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

It has been a tough couple of weeks, but I managed to get back out this afternoon.

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

I headed out to Boundary Bay where the Snowy Owls are still drawing large crowds.

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

There were several in close to the dyke again providing good photo opportunities.

Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

It was good chance to relax, clear my head and get some fresh air for a couple of hours.