Thank you Jeff. That's true and I guess it's partly because they don't settle down for very long. This was the first time I tried to photograph them and photographing against the light didn't make it any easier.
Hi Heather: What an interesting little fellow. I just read up on it as I am not familiar with them. I wondered where you took the shot. It is strange as Can Geo asks us to show where the shot was taken, but we cannot see it !!
Hi Jenny, thank you for asking. I took this photo in the County of Grande Prairie in Alberta. I came across them on a gravel road in a hilly area that they return to every autumn. They are common to this region from autumn when they come down from the Arctic and remain until spring. Sorry for the delay in responding.
Wonderful sighting and shot Heather. I have never seen one in my area. I will keep my eyes open for these little guys. Thx for sharing and nicely captured.
Thank you for your comment Debra. I've often seen them fly up from the road sides at night in winter looking solid white. I was surprised at how unique and pretty their colours and markings are. It's good to know now that they're not just 'snow birds'..
Great shot Heather. Nice that you capture wide frame. This guy is at its best when we can feel the vastness of the field with a little snow. We have them too but I never had a chance to see one. Very beautyful bird.
