Posted by Dan Arndt
In late March of this year, Paul Turbitt and I headed out to Grand Valley Road in search of Great Grey Owls, and I had both my best day in terms of numbers of owls, but also in terms of photos. This individual owl seemed incredibly tolerant of people, and patient enough to make three hunting attempts in the hour that we sat and watched. More than a few times, the owl flew in our direction, seemingly unthreatened by our presence.
Enjoy the photos.
This Great Grey Owl was little wary when we first showed up…
But after a little patience and some sun to distract, we were all but forgotten about.
This owl must have felt a little exposed though, as it kept a keen eye on the skies.
Oh! What’s that?
Looks like lunch!
Hmm… nope, missed it.
I blame you, you know.
Ready for takeoff…
Maybe the hunting’s better down here…
Nailed the landing!
And one more wing-spread shot. Can’t get enough of these gorgeous owls!
Bye for now!
OUTSTANDING Beyond Awesome!!!!!
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Great photographs! I was hoping to see a Great Grey Owl this winter, but I didn’t have any luck.
Awesome series of shots. much appreciated.
The pictures and the story are great. Well done! They are beautiful owls.
My wife and I went looking for great grey owls a few weeks ago on Grand Valley Road. We didn’t have any luck. Do you have any suggestions for where to watch on Grand Valley Road?
Thanks Jim
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Amazing photos!
I enjoy all the posts I have received since signing up, just fantstic work.
Your last post about the Greay Greys of Grand valley Road inspired me. I am a bird enthusiast and a hobbiest photographer. I have headed out to Grand Valley road a few times but have been unlucky in spotting these magnificant birds. May I ask if you usually spot them in the first or last half of the road? I truly love the scavanger hunt of spotting them but that road is very very long and I might have a bit better luck if I narrow down my search!
Thanks so much, and keep up all the great posts!
Michelle