Outdoor Ontario

Off Topic => Anything Goes => Topic started by: Dinusaur on February 14, 2022, 09:26:56 AM

Title: Heart to Heart
Post by: Dinusaur on February 14, 2022, 09:26:56 AM
A lonely Snowy Owl was minding her own business in the middle of a farmer's field on a balmy -24C sunny morning when a pair of Raven decided to check on her. One Raven stayed on course and flew away; however, the more adventurous (or amorous) one decided to have a closer look of the Snowy.  The Snowy Owl smiled as the Raven approached her, exchanging pleasantries I presume. Then the Raven settled down close to her and they had a heart to heart, after all it was the eve of Valentine's Day. End of Story.


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51880392387_50f2886f13_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2n3uzaV)
Title: Re: Heart to Heart
Post by: Ally on February 14, 2022, 10:24:15 AM
Oh my! You are a master of photography and storytelling.
Title: Re: Heart to Heart
Post by: Axeman on February 22, 2022, 10:17:29 AM
I love how unfazed the snowy appears to be....fabulous pic and commentary! So whereabouts was this?
Title: Re: Heart to Heart
Post by: Bird Brain on February 22, 2022, 10:31:58 AM
I've only ever sighted 3 Ravens in 25 years of birding, each one years apart, here in Mississauga. Lots of Snowy Owls various cities and locations!


Ravens are huge. I've nicknamed them "black chickens"!
Title: Re: Heart to Heart
Post by: Dinusaur on February 24, 2022, 09:16:26 AM
I love how unfazed the snowy appears to be....fabulous pic and commentary! So whereabouts was this?
Axeman, these photos were taken from Sideroad 15&16 in Clearview, near Minesing Wetlands area.
Title: Re: Heart to Heart
Post by: Dinusaur on February 24, 2022, 09:18:06 AM
I've only ever sighted 3 Ravens in 25 years of birding, each one years apart, here in Mississauga. Lots of Snowy Owls various cities and locations!


Ravens are huge. I've nicknamed them "black chickens"!
Downsview Park is quite consistent with Raven sighting - a pair nests in the nearby Bombardier buildings and often seen inside the park, flying over or chasing other raptors around.
Title: Re: Heart to Heart
Post by: Bird Brain on February 25, 2022, 12:17:04 PM

Downsview Park is quite consistent with Raven sighting - a pair nests in the nearby Bombardier buildings and often seen inside the park, flying over or chasing other raptors around.
Cool! 😎