Chickadee Photo Art

Nobody was home !

// June 26th, 2010 // Boreal Forest, Whiteshell Provincial Park

So, I made a trip out to the Whiteshell in the spring in search of wolves as there have been numerous and frequent sightings this winter.  I found the wolf den, some tracks and scat, but no one was home.  Below is the wolf den dug under a tree in sandy soil.  A good-sized adult could comfortably fit into this den – if they dare!

Then, I was taken to an area where porcupines had completely stripped a spruce tree of its bark and naturally hoped to see a porcupine.  We found the tree, but no one was home.  This was the only tree in the area that was nearly bared of its bark . . .

Next, an active Eagle’s nest but once again, no one was home.  We did see the eagle soaring high above the area. These are very large nests – this one about 4 feet across and situated high in the trees.

Okay – so something found me.  This woodtick . . . they were abundant and not hard to find. I really don’t like woodticks!  Ugh!

Sometimes this is the way things work out when you intentionally go searching for wildlife.  As a rule, we see animals and birds when we least expect to and are fortunate if a good photo opportunity presents itself.

Lesson 1:  The animals and birds don’t work on my schedule.

Lesson 2: Always have your camera on hand because you will most certainly need it when you don’t have it.

Enjoy!

Sharon