Three endangered species, 2 days, one flat tire. We spent 4 days in southern Saskatchewan.
[Image] Old Church Saskatchewan
We camped for 2 nights in Val Marie. Grasslands National Park is nearby and a wonderful place for photography.
[Image] Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan
We sat by the Prairie Dog Town looking for Burrowing Owls. We could spot up to 5 at any given time. Looked like 2 adults and 3 young. They kept to the far back of the dog town. I spotted an adult on a rock and drove down to get as close as I could. Still too far away. Sat for another 30 min. It finally flew to a closer rock and I was able to get a descent shot in nice light.
[Image] Burrowing Owl
I have always had trouble photographing Loggerhead Shrikes. Never seem to get them to stay put. I started seeing them at the road-side as we drove into south Saskatchewan. Tried several times to get a shot. They would always fly away just as I picked up the camera. Finally one stayed long enough for a few shots. Not the nicest scene but, it’s the best one I have so far. Just have to keep trying.
[Image] Loggerhead Shrike
As we drove out of Val Marie, the van indicated a low tire. We pulled off the road. I could hear the air leaking from the rear passenger side. We pack a full size spare so we changed the tire and drove on. We passed a rattlesnake in the middle of the road. I was careful not to hit it. Unfortunately, someone had already run it over. It was still moving so it had just happened. Sad to see it like that.
[Image] Prairie Rattlesnake
We will head west to Waterton National Park, Alberta next.
"Endangered"
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