{"id":4628,"date":"2016-09-25T21:57:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T04:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crazym.ca\/?p=4628"},"modified":"2016-09-26T01:46:04","modified_gmt":"2016-09-26T08:46:04","slug":"great-horned-owl-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crazym.ca\/?p=4628","title":{"rendered":"Great Horned Owl"},"content":{"rendered":"

On arriving at Reifel this afternoon to help out on the trails I learned one of the Great Horned Owls was present in the sanctuary again. Knowing this to be a favourite of visitors I\u00a0headed in that general direction.\u00a0There was just one short detour along the way to the Ewen Slough blind in the northeast corner.<\/p>\n

\"Spotted
Spotted Sandpiper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Spotted Sandpiper had been seen earlier and was still present. Here it is intently watching a fly buzzing around in front of it. After a few minutes enjoying the sandpiper I made my way to the north dyke trail and located the Great Horned Owl roosting in the deciduous trees between there and the inside grassy trail.<\/p>\n

\"Great
Great Horned Owl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I set up the camera for the visitors allowing them a\u00a0close up\u00a0view. Needless to say it was quite the hit.<\/p>\n

After a while I did take a break for a walk. The only things cooperating,<\/p>\n

\"Dowitcher\"
Dowitcher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

… were some Dowitchers by the tower. I eventually made my way back to the Great Horned Owl,<\/p>\n