Here are a few photos to keep you (okay, me) entertained while I work. I took them at OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) on Sunday. Weirdly enough, I also just started reading this book, by a former OWL volunteer. It's been sitting in my 'must read' pile for ages.
Meet Snoopy, an eeny-weeny Northern Saw-whet Owl. She's brain damaged so is unfazed by just about anything, making her an ideal candidate for classroom visits and bomb-squad exercises.
Sarah is a Barn Owl, also a cool customer used for educational purposes. Move over, Kate Middleton. Who needs a tiara when the top of your head is this fancy?
I can't remember this guy's name, but I do know he's a Roadside Hawk, originally from Mexico. I see a lot of Red-tailed Hawks hunting near my home so I love seeing something a little more exotic. Doesn't he have amazing eyes?
This is the bird I fell in love with, a Saker Falcon, native of Africa. If you click on her photo it will take you to my Flickr site where there are more photos of her. She was owned by a falconer who willed her to the raptor rehabilitation centre.
Finally, we got to see a juvenile Bald Eagle being released after rehabilitation. OWL is just south of Vancouver here in Delta where we have the highest concentration of raptors of anywhere in Canada.
Sarah is a Barn Owl, also a cool customer used for educational purposes. Move over, Kate Middleton. Who needs a tiara when the top of your head is this fancy?
I can't remember this guy's name, but I do know he's a Roadside Hawk, originally from Mexico. I see a lot of Red-tailed Hawks hunting near my home so I love seeing something a little more exotic. Doesn't he have amazing eyes?
This is the bird I fell in love with, a Saker Falcon, native of Africa. If you click on her photo it will take you to my Flickr site where there are more photos of her. She was owned by a falconer who willed her to the raptor rehabilitation centre.
Finally, we got to see a juvenile Bald Eagle being released after rehabilitation. OWL is just south of Vancouver here in Delta where we have the highest concentration of raptors of anywhere in Canada.
8 comments:
Oh, Lovely! Is that Bev doing the release?
Going to flickr once I've closed some rain-wide windows...
fantastic photos!! I love that places like OWL exist.
Your photos of these glorious creatures are fabulous, Andrea! You have a real gift for photography. Like Lolo, I'm so glad there are places like OWL. And how fortunate are you to live so close by?!
xo
incredible! thank you for this :)
Thank you, ladies. My pleasure. Of course. :)
My goodness, Andrea! Bird portraits? These aren't 'just photos.' Each is such a lovely insight to the bird posing - absolutely wonderful.
These photos are STUNNING Andrea. I am always so inspired by your artwork--haven't stopped by in a long time, but am happy, so happy to return.
Hayden and Christina: Thank you! And Christina: it's weird. I had some time on my hands last night and was cruising sites of old bloggers and yours was one!
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