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Black and White Warbler (75)

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Jun 5 2026

Details: female, adult

Bonville - On breeding territory

Date uploaded: Jun 6

Comments (3):
Chris: Stunning all around, but the light is really impressive. Seems like very early or very late-day.
Brian Morin: Yes, end of the day with the bird thankfully on the right side and not too far away.

Short-billed Dowitcher (14)

Limnodromus griseus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 10 2026

Details: adult

Hillman Marsh - Similar to Long-billed. Bill usually shorter and it begins to gently curve downward about one third of the way from the tip. In spring plumage there is spotting rather than barring on the breast near the bend in the wing which is found in Long-billed.
With dowitchers, no two birds are alike with markings.

Date uploaded: Jun 5

Comments (2):
Chris: A terrific photo and post all around - including the welcomed details on identifications.
Brian Morin: Dowitchers are among the most challenging birds to identify in spring. These are just a few of the helpful hints to consider to separate the species. Fall is a breeze.

Long-billed Dowitcher (75)

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 3 2026

Details: female, adult

Hillman Marsh - An annual spring migrant in very low numbers. This year there were about 20, an exceptional number. Long-bills arrive about 7-10 days before Short-bills making identification easier. Females of both species have longer bills. Bill fairly straight without noticeable droop.

Date uploaded: Jun 4

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic capture.
Chris: Fantastic is right - perfect lighting!

Chestnut-sided Warbler (58)

Setophaga pensylvanica

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Details: male, adult, summer plummage

Northfield - This bird was relatively close for a nice view.

Date uploaded: May 29

Comments (3):
Chris: A really nice capture…always tricky to get.
Brian Morin: I tried a few days ago at another location with a poor result. This one worked.

Brewster's Warbler (4)

Vermivora cyanoptera

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Details: female, adult

Near Bonville - This is a Blue-winged x Golden-winged hybrid. Apparently females may have yellow below while males tend to be off white. One way or another this rare find for me was unexpected.

Date uploaded: May 27

Comments (5):
Chris: Great photo…congrats on your first upload of this hybrid.
Sue Bishop: Wonderful! Always a treat to encounter!!

Sanderling (42)

Calidris alba

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 25 2026

Details: adult, summer plummage

Darlington Provincial Park - Breeding colours are stunning compared with the familiar white/gray/black we see most of the year. A majority of the birds I saw had weak colours or the grayer plumage of non-breeding adults.

Date uploaded: May 26

Comments (4):
Chris: The plumage is stunning. Congratulations on a magnificent capture.
Sue Bishop: Gorgeous!

Indigo Bunting (26)

Passerina cyanea

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: May 22 2026

Details: male, adult

Ingleside - I thought I'd brighten up the day with some springtime colour close to home.

Date uploaded: May 23

Comments (3):
Chris: Wow, not sure how you managed this. Fabulous Brian.
Sue Bishop: A real stunner,Brian!

Cerulean Warbler (75)

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 12 2026

Details: male, adult

Point Pelee National Park - Annual but rare spring migrant.

Date uploaded: May 19

Comments (3):
Sue Bishop: Fantastic find and capture, Brian! What a treat!
Brian Morin: An extremely tough capture since the bird never stopped moving and light level was very low.

Ash-throated Flycatcher (3)

Myiarchus cinerascens

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 11 2026

Details: outside normal range

Point Pelee National Park - Rare migrant from the Southwest. The bird remained for two days.

Date uploaded: May 19

Comments (3):
Sue Bishop: Another rarity! Congratulations!
Brian Morin: That was not on anyone's radar for this spring. A new bird for me.

Pine Warbler (18)

Setophaga pinus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Apr 27 2026

Details: male, adult

Ingleside - I had to get started with a local warbler now that birds are showing up through the southwestern part of Ontario. This male was on territory.

Date uploaded: Apr 28

Comments (3):
Chris: Excellent capture. Not easy to get low down in the open. What a sight.
Brian Morin: Quite right about this tree topper. Good thing the leaves aren't out yet or this shot would have been impossible.

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