Almost impossible to find

A couple of mornings ago, on 10 March 2015, I went on a birding walk with friends at Mallard Point in Fish Creek Park. As usual these days, I did most of the walk, but not quite to the furthest destination, so of course I missed a few bird species. Sad to again see all the damage caused by the last devastating flood. This bridge over the Bow River has been repaired, so we were able to cross the river and walk southwards. Every year, I tell myself that I must photograph more of the water fowl, as most of my photos are quite old. Each year, I don't seem to do it. It was sunny and calm during the almost three-hour walk, with a temperature of 2C to 11C.

After the walk, I called in to see one of the Great Horned Owls in Fish Creek Park. I had heard about it and thought I knew which tall tree it was in. In fact I had called in recently, but could see no sign of it. This time, it took me a little while, but, just as I was about to give up, I found the female. All you can see is her head or part of it, depending on which way she is sitting.