I took my own advice this morning and drove up the shore before sunrise. In my post two days ago I gave advice on how to find Great Gray Owls. Thus, I chose a remote road which I had not birded before, and arrived at actual sunrise. My yield was two Great Gray Owls.
On the drive up the shore I was treated to a dynamic sunrise. I took this photograph of Splitrock lighthouse about 20 minutes before the sun peaked above the horizon.
Great Gray Owls after turning inland.
Find roadkill … find Bald Eagles this time of year.
Finally I spent some time in Superior late yesterday afternoon. This immature male is a beauty.
Fabulous photos! Thank you for sharing. Your grand daughter is lucky.very
Rich, I am wondering if the number of Great Gray Owls is typical this year. Or is this verging on one of those irruptions where they head south in great numbers? We’re heading north again in February. We’re going to head into Superior to see if we can find those handsome Snowy Owls you so skillfully record! Thanks for the fun photos and narrative.
Margit: The number of Great Gray Owls is extremely large this winter, across all of northern Minnesota. Find Bog on a remote road and there is a decent chance you will find an owl. No need to go to Sax-Zim Bog.
What great pictures! It’s always good to take your own advice! 😊