Falcon Jackpot

A good way to start off March ... at least through my eyes!  It's not even a great shot but any day that you can cross paths with the World's largest falcon ... I'll take that as a good day!  Yes, this was an O M G snapshot of a Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus).  Not only the World's largest falcon but probably one of the top avian hunters around!  What would be their choice of meal:  pigeon, duck and other succulent birds!  Aaaaah ... to see one in action!  I might have to be better prepared and see if I can cross paths with this magnificent raptor again before Spring arrives!  

HEAT WAVE!

Woo Hoo!

We managed to hit 12 degrees Celcius today!!!

And with 12 degrees Celcius, good things happen on the prairies!  The snow was certainly melting and I actually found lil' crocus heads peaking out from that cold prairie soil and specks of GREEN!  It was a beautiful day indeed!  The cows were scattered about the hilltops, all soaking up the sun and I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of my elusive Merlin (Falco columbarius).

The Merlin was a distance away but considering I usually see him flying away at high speeds, I was quite happy to capture a glimpse of him!  The weatherman is promising a few more days of WARM, Spring temperatures!  Let's hope this continues!