I must be close to running out of photos of this beautiful Northern Hawk Owl : ) This is another photo taken on March 21st, the best day we had for seeing this owl (NW of Cochrane).

""Hunts by day or night. Perches on prominent treetops, detecting prey by sight. Also has keen hearing, and can take prey completely concealed by snow." These owls are described as having little fear of humans, and are quite curious birds.

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Hawk_Owl/id

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hawk-Owl

Sorry, everyone, I'm trying to keep off the computer as much as I can at the moment, to give my very painful arms (too much mouse-clicking) a chance to heal/improve. I have been out all day today, after posting my photos really early this morning, and need to try and get off my computer not too late tonight.