Osprey / Pandion haliaetus
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, everyone!
Sunday, 21 June 2020: our temperature just before noon is 20C (windchill 20C). Sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset is at 9:54 pm. The sun is shining this morning, but we are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, with a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.
This photo was taken during a walk in Fish Creek Park two mornings ago, on 19 June 2020. This was the first organized walk since the restrictions were lifted a little. Only 10 people maximum were allowed to participate, though only eight turned up. Social distancing is supposed to be in effect, just as it is anywhere these days. I was impressed and very appreciative that most people in the group took great care to keep at least 6' away. Unfortunately, the combination of birds and cameras can make some people totally forget about the restrictions. Of course, I understand the excitement of seeing a bird and wanting to take photos, but that needs to be put second to making sure that one is keeping themselves, and more importantly, others, as safe as possible. Cases in Alberta are going up at the moment, so it's important to be careful.
Some of the enjoyed sightings that morning included three Great Horned Owls (one family) and three Osprey. I even saw a few of my first wildflowers. Going on my drives out of the city doesn't result in finding wildflowers and taking photos of them. Can't tell you how beautiful the Goat's-beard flowers looked yesterday, despite the fact that this species is extremely invasive : ) We were very lucky that the rain stayed away until we were in our cars and starting to drive home.
Osprey / Pandion haliaetus
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, everyone!
Sunday, 21 June 2020: our temperature just before noon is 20C (windchill 20C). Sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset is at 9:54 pm. The sun is shining this morning, but we are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, with a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.
This photo was taken during a walk in Fish Creek Park two mornings ago, on 19 June 2020. This was the first organized walk since the restrictions were lifted a little. Only 10 people maximum were allowed to participate, though only eight turned up. Social distancing is supposed to be in effect, just as it is anywhere these days. I was impressed and very appreciative that most people in the group took great care to keep at least 6' away. Unfortunately, the combination of birds and cameras can make some people totally forget about the restrictions. Of course, I understand the excitement of seeing a bird and wanting to take photos, but that needs to be put second to making sure that one is keeping themselves, and more importantly, others, as safe as possible. Cases in Alberta are going up at the moment, so it's important to be careful.
Some of the enjoyed sightings that morning included three Great Horned Owls (one family) and three Osprey. I even saw a few of my first wildflowers. Going on my drives out of the city doesn't result in finding wildflowers and taking photos of them. Can't tell you how beautiful the Goat's-beard flowers looked yesterday, despite the fact that this species is extremely invasive : ) We were very lucky that the rain stayed away until we were in our cars and starting to drive home.