Canada (Ontario) adult
Cooper Marsh - Likely one of the birds from the local breeding pair.
Mar 28
Eastern Bluebird (40)
We have a few bluebirds breeding in the area but they are always a treat to see. This male had a partner and had already selected a nest box.
Mar 5
Piping Plover (9)
Charadrius melodus
(Near-threatened)
May 18 2023
male, adult, inflight
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - This is a provincially endangered species with only a few breeding pairs. 2023 was a poor breeding year. This male was calling and flying about proclaiming territory. We were not near a nest. The pair did not nest this year but another pair did.
Sep 8 2023
Jun 19 2023
male, adult
California (Ontario) - On breeding territory
Jun 30 2023
India
May 30 2023
In breeding Plumage
Jun 5 2023
Panama
Mar 10 2023
male, adult
Mar 19 2023
adult, winter plummage, outside normal range
Brooklin - There is still a bit of breeding colour on the head but not much. This was the second day of the bird's appearance and I was lucky to be passing close by on my way home from Southern Ontario so I had to only make a minor detour.
Oct 18 2022
May 5 2022
adult, summer plummage, outside normal range
Erieau - The occasional individual deviates from its western flight path that would normally take it to South Dakota or even southern Alberta. I made two attempts at photographing this individual and on the second day it was much closer, offering excellent views. The breeding plumage is stunning, right down to the ruby-red eye. I've waited a long time for this bird.
May 26 2022
May 8 2022
male, adult
Point Pelee National Park - Several breeding pairs were taking up residence.
May 16 2022
Apr 18 2022
male, molting, outside normal range
Vankleek Hill - A species that breeds in northern Manitoba, this bird was present in a yard all winter. I failed on two previous attempts to see it so after waiting a couple of hours I was happy to finally spot it. The bird was still moulting but was far along in its progression to breeding plumage. It sang for me for about an hour which in its opening was very similar to an abbreviated White-throated Sparrow song.
Apr 20 2022