BIRDS OF A FEATHER

GREAT GRAY OWL LAUNCH When a Great Gray Owl hears the sound of a mouse or vole under the snow it launches into action. Its swift dive will plunge it several feet into the snow, if necessary, to catch its prey in its talons.

MALE WOOD DUCK ON FALL POND The Wood Duck is arguably North America's most beautiful duck. A resplendent male's irridescent patchwork of colour is completed here by the reflection of autumn leaves in the water. Once badly threatened, it has made a remarkable comeback and is now quite common throughout it's Eastern range.

GREAT GRAY OWL ON PERCH The Great Gray Owl is a silent hunter. Often perched low to the ground, it is listening for the rustle of mice and voles moving under the snow. Its amazing hearing allows it to pick up those sounds from great distances at which point it will plunge into the snow and grope for its prey with its long legs and sharp talons.