I was out yesterday at the infamous Strongville Rd and found a number of snowies but I had a new visitor. This Raven flew in for a visit. I would like to think that this was a white necked raven but they dont visit this far north. I think the wind simply blew its feathers up for an instant.

This owl did not give a hoot about my presence. It was on this hydro pole for the entire morning on Highway 12 just north of the Talbot river.

Adult Hooded Mergansers

A flock of 20 hooded mergansers came up the river and this shot was taken from my kitchen window, through glass. I am particularly pleased with the reflections in the water. The bird in the forground dove just as I took the photo.

Canada Geese goslings

A local goose nest had flooded in the spring and the eggs were afloat. I collected 5 eggs and put them on a heating pad, 3 hatched and two survived. The midland rehab center raised these birds to adults. Some may ask why since they are considered a nuisance. My answer to them is that everything has a right to live and how do you deny such beauty.

Common Loon

Common Loon

I was particularly fond of this shot due to the webbed foot just under the water. I am not sure what the white patches are on its face, perhaps immaturity.

Gannet

We were lucky arriving here when the fog had just lifted after 2 weeks solid. Thousands of nesting gannets surrounded us, the sight, noise and smell was an experience never to forget.