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Forest Owlet (1)
Heteroglaux blewitti
(Critically endangered)
Mar 3 2024
adult
The Forest Owlet is an endangered species. Considered extinct between 1884 and 1997, it is currently estimated that fewer than 1000 exist.
Mar 5
Feb 13 2024
adult
While driving a back road I spotted an eagle perched in an old tree. It was not too far from the road so I expected it to fly any second. It didn't. Over the course of the next 10 minutes I had a West Coast experience, where you could actually get close enough to an eagle for a decent shot. I slowly advanced, stopping every 20 feet or so, getting out and leaning over the car roof for cover. I made five stops, each time bewildered by the bird's disinterest in me. It eventually moved but not because of me. I was opposite it on the road so as close as I could be and it continued to look around in perfect light on a great perch against a deep blue winter sky. What an experience, one of a kind. Where I live, eagles are regular but getting close to one is virtually impossible.
Feb 14
Jan 2 2024
At the offramp of US100 at South Padre Island
Jan 10
Dec 25 2023
Near La Joya Texas, west of McAllen on Route 2221/Jara Chinas Rd (Sparrow Rd.)
Jan 7
At Boundary Bay, in the same location as the Little Stint in 2018. This bird was amongst 1000-2000 sandpipers, and was a challenge to see. Many people were helpful in pointing out markers out in the bay to help find him, as he looks almost identical to Western Sandpiper when facing away. As the tide was coming in, the wind kicked up which meant most birds were facing away and with their heads tucked. One lucky photo came out.
Jul 16 2023
adult
South Lancaster - I had to be at the site by 5:15 a.m. to make sure I'd see the crane family head from the marsh to an adjacent soybean field. My shooting window today lasted about 3 minutes with the best shots in the first minute. Usually it is about 20 seconds.
Jul 14 2023
May 8 2023
adult
Point Pelee National Park - What a treat to have a chance to see this night bird at close range and only 18" off the ground.
May 23 2023
Jan 22 2017
I just found the missing camera card from Costa Rica 2017. What a surprise. Now in addition to the Ontario trip, I have another series to upload. Lucky find.
See at Parque Nacional Quetzales, Costa Rica.
May 23 2023
May 8 2023
molting, outside normal range
Point Pelee National Park - This is the most unlikely bird to ever visit the southernmost point of mainland Canada and a record for this Arctic wanderer. Hundreds of observers saw the bird within its five hour visit before it flew off towards a destination even further south, Pelee Island, 16km away. In typical ptarmigan fashion it paid no attention to its admirers, at times approaching to within a few feet of them.
May 19 2023