Yesterday, 24 May 2024, was such an enjoyable day! My daughter and I spent a long day together, which happens so rarely, unfortunately. This day was a belated Mother's Day/one-day-early Birthday get-together. The weather did not co-operate at all - dark clouds almost the whole time, and some rain.

Photos were a real challenge, especially the highlight sighting of the day. This poor owl was totally blown out and quite distant, seen from sitting in the car, through trees, and across a field/farmyard. From that distance, at first glimpse, it looked like one of those fake owls that some people use. I had thought of driving along this particular road this day, just because I can never remember where it leads to. Well, we were certainly rewarded, as this was the very first Great Gray Owl that my daughter had ever seen! Luckily, I have much better previously posted photos in my Great Gray Owl album.

Will have to add more to my description later, as I am running late getting organized for another long day tomorrow, starting around the time I need to set my alarm clock, at 4:30 am. Not enjoyed for an absolute night-owl. This is the second day of the May Species Count. Today was the first day, but I no longer take part in this one. Weather forecast for tomorrow is, unfortunately, cloudy and rainy.

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Yesterday, 24 May 2024, was such an enjoyable day! My daughter and I spent a long day together, which happens so rarely, unfortunately. This day was a belated Mother's Day/one-day-early Birthday get-together. The weather did not co-operate at all - dark clouds almost the whole time, and some rain.

Photos were a real challenge, especially the highlight sighting of the day. The poor owl was totally blown out and quite distant, seen from sitting in the car, through trees, and across a field/farmyard. From that distance, at first glimpse, it looked like one of those fake owls that some people use. I had thought of driving along this particular road this day, just because I can never remember where it leads to. Well, we were certainly rewarded, as this was the very first Great Gray Owl that my daughter had ever seen!

Will have to add more to my description later, as I am running late getting organized for another long day tomorrow, starting around the time I need to set my alarm clock, at 4:30 am. Not enjoyed as an absolute night-owl. This is the second day of the May Species Count. Today was the first day, but I no longer take part in this one.

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Yesterday, 24 May 2024, was such an enjoyable day! My daughter and I spent a long day together, which happens so rarely, unfortunately. This day was a belated Mother's Day/one-day-early Birthday get-together. The weather did not co-operate at all - dark clouds almost the whole time, and some rain.

Photos were a real challenge, especially the highlight sighting of the day. The poor owl was totally blown out and quite distant, seen from sitting in the car, through trees, and across a field/farmyard. From that distance, at first glimpse, it looked like one of those fake owls that some people use. I had thought of driving along this particular road this day, just because I can never remember where it leads to. Well, we were certainly rewarded, as this was the very first Great Gray Owl that my daughter had ever seen!

Will have to add more to my description later, as I am running late getting organized for another long day tomorrow, starting around the time I need to set my alarm clock, at 4:30 am. Not enjoyed as an absolute night-owl. This is the second day of the May Species Count. Today was the first day, but I no longer take part in this one.

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Yesterday, 24 May 2024, was such an enjoyable day! My daughter and I spent a long day together, which happens so rarely, unfortunately. This day was a belated Mother's Day/one-day-early Birthday get-together. The weather did not co-operate at all - dark clouds almost the whole time, and some rain.

Photos were a real challenge, especially the highlight sighting of the day. The poor owl was totally blown out and quite distant, seen from sitting in the car, through trees, and across a field/farmyard. From that distance, at first glimpse, it looked like one of those fake owls that some people use. I had thought of driving along this particular road this day, just because I can never remember where it leads to. Well, we were certainly rewarded, as this was the very first Great Gray Owl that my daughter had ever seen!

Will have to add more to my description later, as I am running late getting organized for another long day tomorrow, starting around the time I need to set my alarm clock, at 4:30 am. Not enjoyed as an absolute night-owl. This is the second day of the May Species Count. Today was the first day, but I no longer take part in this one.

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Yesterday, 24 May 2024, was such an enjoyable day! My daughter and I spent a long day together, which happens so rarely, unfortunately. This day was a belated Mother's Day/one-day-early Birthday get-together. The weather did not co-operate at all - dark clouds almost the whole time, and some rain.

Photos were a real challenge, especially the highlight sighting of the day. The poor owl was totally blown out and quite distant, seen from sitting in the car, through trees, and across a field/farmyard. From that distance, at first glimpse, it looked like one of those fake owls that some people use. I had thought of driving along this particular road this day, just because I can never remember where it leads to. Well, we were certainly rewarded, as this was the very first Great Gray Owl that my daughter had ever seen!

Will have to add more to my description later, as I am running late getting organized for another long day tomorrow, starting around the time I need to set my alarm clock, at 4:30 am. Not enjoyed as an absolute night-owl. This is the second day of the May Species Count. Today was the first day, but I no longer take part in this one.

Tags:   Alberta Canada SW of Calgary

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