Something few get to do...
While out owling I came across Dr. Jim Duncan from Manitoba Conservation and his wife Patsy who band Hawk Owls and Great Grays here in Manitoba.
This was now the 2nd. chance to see them in action. The first time being in 2009 and now again in 2013
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/owl_banding_2013 This gallery is under construction and will be completed in the next couple day...so check back again.
It's a delight to watch them at work...giving me to opportunity to view and photograph these Winter Owls up-close and personal.
Their banding and research track owls from year to year and gives them an idea as to their movement and numbers.
The series of photos includes their capture, banding, documentation of weight,age and sex of each owl captured.
This years eruption of Great Grays in Manitoba has kept them busy.