17 January 2025
When Debbie and I went to Lawrence County final Sunday we knew we might see sandhill cranes however our actual goal, our Fingers Crossed hope, was to see a short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). Buddies had informed us about them and we’d seen Steve Gosser‘s beautiful photographs on Fb.
We have been very fortunate. Whereas we have been watching the cranes a photographer drove by and informed us the place to discover a feminine (darkish plumage) roosting close to the bottom. On our method there we noticed a paler hen, most likely male, perched on playground tools.
However we weren’t fortunate sufficient to see this!
I additionally re-learned a precious lesson: “There is no such thing as a such factor as dangerous climate, solely dangerous clothes.“
I wore the flawed boots final Sunday as a result of I forgot how a lot we might stand within the snow to look at birds. My toes have been chilly. It made me grumpy. I used to be not liking winter at that time.
However after I obtained house I put the dangerous boots away and pulled out my Sorrels and I’ve been comfortable ever since. Winter has some massive benefits. Steve describes it completely.
Observe Steve Gosser on Fb right here. He additionally has a 2025 calendar that includes his photographs.
p.s. The climate subsequent week might be notably difficult, particularly on Monday 20 January when Pittsburgh’s excessive might be 9°F with a low of -5°F. Bundle up!
