The clouds parted a little later in the afternoon and made for a nice stroll at Brunswick Point. No Rough-legged Hawk or Great Horned Owl at the beginning of the trail like there was my last couple of visits. There were still several Snowy Owls roosting on the logs way out in the marsh, but I was not going to trudge out there. I made my way towards the latter part of the trail in the hope of finding and spending some time with the Northern Shrike. Alas, after waiting in one of its favourite haunts for awhile it was a no show. As I started to make my way back I noticed several Short-eared Owls had taken flight over the marsh.
This particular owl had cooperated for another photographer and once he left, gave me a chance as well while it rested briefly on this log.
I stayed in this spot as the owls were actively flying around me.
While the light was not always quite right,
… they were providing some nice opportunities for flight shots.
They must have all gotten hungry at the same time,
… which worked out well for me.
It would have been better to be a little further out in the marsh, but I cannot complain with the chances these Short-eared Owls gave me before the sun started to fade.