Boreal's and more Great Grey shots (20130330)

Well, here we are on day two of the Easter weekend, and the destination was the Northwest versus the Southwest that we were in yesterday. Like last week we found a large herd of Elk at sun up.

I messed up a great opportunity with a beautiful Rough Legged, but that stuff happens. American Tree Sparrows had us searching the sticks and twigs for a decent shot, but they wouldn't reveal themselves in the light at all. Up the road a way, Jamie spotted a yearling moose with a bit of a hobble, and I couldn't even get a shot of a cripple.  I was having a brutal "opportunity" day. My luck changed when we ran into the Boreal's.

We could even convince them to sing us a little tune, it was like they were auditioning for The Voice!

We even convinced this "contestant" to give us his "other" side. A great little encounter with a gorgeous bird!

We did a lot of searching through the rest of the morning and we finally found a Great Grey. We spent about 90 minutes with him, but he was quite a way off. It is amazing how in tune with every noise they are, this guy was watching everything everywhere.

He moved a couple of times the, THE DIVE!

And he was a long way up, it was a great show.

His aim was true and he was successful.

It was a great opportunity, it would have been nicer to be closer, but we gotta take what they give us. Later we relaxed with a beverage and reviewed the day, it was pretty terrific. Then we spotted a a new Northern Hawk Owl and spent 30-45 minutes with him. He wouldn't move so couldn't get any shots, but we know where he lives, and we will get him one day!  Gotta love this place.
Have a great wildlife day!
Turbo