When birds are few and far between ...

When the birds are few and far between (which they seem to have been in 2009, everywhere), my camera turns to other things. This beautiful horse was seen on yesterday's Christmas Bird Count in the Snake's Head/Sundre area, north west of the city. This morning's bird sightings were amazing, though - if you happen to be interested, see my description under the image "Diamonds are a girl's best friend", posted right after this image.