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The Magpie Tree

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Pat

I am beginning to think my yard is emitting some kind of weird force field, resulting in some very strange bird encounters – daily owl visits, eastern birds, hundreds of waxwings… And that’s just the last few weeks. On one … Continue reading →

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An Owl Story In Pictures

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Pat

I rarely apply human emotions to wildlife, but I simply couldn’t resist for this sequence. Buster spent a half an hour watching the squirrel activity, and really gave the famous owl-swivel neck a workout!

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Wednesday Wings: Waxwing Invasion

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Pat

Whooee, do we have Bohemian waxwings! Our mountain ash and all the trees for three yards around are full of them every day. They like to perch at the top of the poplar trees in the morning sun. Eat the … Continue reading →

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Bird Behaviour Question

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Pat

Apparently we have a new lodger. He’s been here daily for about three weeks, so I decided if he’s going to live here, he better have a name. Meet Buster. Buster is a great-horned owl with a unique plumage, so … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wings: Love That Corvid Alarm

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Pat

I was making pumpkin walnut muffins yesterday when I looked out the window and discovered I had more than the usual number of big corvids out there. Four ravens and five black-billed magpies, to be exact, were quietly (?) perched on one … Continue reading →

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Wooo’s In The Yard

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Pat

I think the reason I like owls so much is their complete disdain for the human race. They pretty much don’t care if we exist or not. I’ve seen a lot of owls, but not one of them has ever given the … Continue reading →

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Corvid Alarm Notice

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Pat

It’s a miserable, dark, snowy day here in Calgary. I was enjoying my book and a cup of tea when my corvid alarm went off. As any birdwatcher knows, a flock of screaming crows, magpies and jays generally means there’s … Continue reading →

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