Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: interestingness#259

I don't get to see this plant, Purple Avens (also called Water Avens), all that often, but I find it a fascinating flower. This native wildflower grows in marshes and wet meadows and is a member of the Rose family. This one was growing last July at Maclean Pond, off Elbow Falls Trail (Highway 66), west of Calgary.

Not a good quality photo, thanks to very poor lighting and ice on my lens! However, it was fascinating to watch this young, little Northern Saw-whet Owl keep a close eye on something moving on the ground - something that might taste good! I believe the highest this photo got on Explore was 259 on 2nd November 2006. Thanks everyone!