Okay, how many of us enjoying throwing up? I defy anyone to say they like the process! I suspect owls have the same opinion, and given they swallow much of their smaller prey whole, the bones, fur, and other inedible parts need to come back out … as an owl pellet (Cornell School of Ornithology Link).

From a two evenings ago … this Snowy Owl was getting ready for its evening hunt, but first an owl pellet needed to be tossed.

Yesterday the weather was horrible with an Alberta Clipper (3 inches of snow plus 45 mph wind gusts), but the two days that bookended were fantastic! One day was cloudy, and one day was sunny. I am pretty certain this is the same owl. Enjoy, I know I did. This evening I was privileged to watch a peregrine falcon attack the owl for over 20 minutes!

Tuesday Snowy Owl

Thursday Snowy Owl (just a few minutes before sunset)

Summer is here! The lupine are blooming on the North Shore of Lake Superior! Oh yes … there was also a steam engine train this morning! Enjoy the whistle in the video.

Steam Train & Whistle (steam engine lupine video link for email subscribers)

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