“Who cooks for you?” is the classic call of the barred owl that’s hard to miss. I stumbled upon this owl in a large mature forest along a walking trail at Lemoine Point Nature Reserve, on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Every year the loon couples return to Knowlton Lake and cottagers await the spring loonlets. Adult loons are known for their iconic calls, black and white plumage and ruby red eyes. There is nothing like the call of the loon in the wilderness.
Male mallards have a glossy green head and a white ring around the neck, with a chestnut brown chest.
Marj’s owl landed on her cedar rail fence in the backyard, waiting to be seen outside of the forest. This northern saw-whet owl was so cute peeking at the camera and showing off it’s soft feathered pattern.
Squirrels use their tails for both warmth on a cold day and for protection from predators. This one was posing for me while out for a walk in the woods.
This moment was an exciting photographer’s find! With the sun on its back, this owl soaked up all of the light.