Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: explore2008August9

This heavenly place is Forgetmenot Pond, at the far end of Highway 66 (Elbow Falls Trail), Kananaskis. I decided to drive out there after lunch and was only away from home for about four hours. Found all sorts of wildflowers, everything from Elephant-head to Prairie Gentian. It's a great place to relax and refresh : )

This is one of the Great Gray Owls in the aviary at the Calgary Zoo, and she has recently had two adorable babies. These owls are rare to uncommon year-round in Alberta. I have seen several in the wild, but nowhere near this close.