Through My Lens..... "Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It" ~ Mary Oliver
Through My Lens..... "Pay Attention, Be Astonished, Tell About It" ~ Mary Oliver
A gem of the Boreal forest, the Northern Hawk Owl sometimes moves farther south in search of food. They are a delight to photographers, birdwatchers and local folks who seem so pleased to have a celebrity in their midst.
"I come to the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. ~Wendell Barry
The boldly marked Northern Hawk Owl miraculously blends with it’s environment.
The Northern Hawk Owl is a magnificent hunter, dropping from it’s perch high on top of a tree. It’s flight is low and swift, capturing their prey efficiently
The Hawk Owl spent a lot of time preening, then proceeded to stretch a number of times. This is the first time I was able to visualize the band on his left leg, which he acquired in late December 2019.
The quintessential Hawk Owl pose…….