Checking us out

This was yet another great sighting this morning, 26 October 2013, when i was on a three-hour birding walk with friends in Fish Creek Park. On our way back to the parking lot, this large buck came through the bushes to fairly close to where we were standing. It watched us for a few seconds, turned and retraced its steps. Normally, when I see a buck, I find they tend to move off away from me, but it's rutting season and behaviour is different, so people need to be on guard. Looks like this was a good day for a walk - it started off rather chilly but by noon was up to about 13C. There is a Snowfall Warning in effect for Southern Alberta for tomorrow. "Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected by Sunday evening for most areas although the foothills could see local amounts over 20 cm." I am so not ready for this!

Next day: yes, we have blowing snow today and it looks cold and miserable out there. A good day to stay home with a mug of steaming coffee!