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Blue-gray Tanager (47)

Thraupis episcopus

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 22 2023

Seen on the Minca-Cuchilla San Lorenzo road, at the Siembra Hotel near Minca, northern Colombia.

Date uploaded: Feb 26 2023

Comments (2):
BrianMorin: Nice setting for your subject.
Chris: Thanks…it helped that the background was a mountain far away

Santa Marta Mountain Tanager/Black-cheeked Mtn. Tanager (1)

Anisognathus melanogenys

Chris

Colombia

Date taken: Feb 21 2023

Seen at Cuchillo San Lorenzo, east of Santa Marta.

Date uploaded: Feb 26 2023

Comments (2):
BrianMorin: Nicely done. Great colours on that bird.
Chris: I learned a lot about this area (Santa Marta) and the surrounding mountains. The unique development of species just in this small area is interesting. The heavy foliage in some areas meant photography was tough though.

Black-tailed Trainbearer (5)

Lesbia victoriae

Chris

Colombia

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Date taken: Feb 16 2023

Back from Colombia. A few short birding days were squeezed in - more photos to come. Seen at Observatorio de los Colibris east of Bogota.

Date uploaded: Feb 25 2023

Comments (2):
BrianMorin: A great trip bird.
Chris: Stunning to see for the first time - and even subsequent times lol!

Red-throated Loon / Red-throated Diver (5)

Gavia stellata

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

Details: winter plummage

The lighting was not great at Iona today, but I rarely see this species so was happy to get any photo record at all. The pair then took off and kept flying towards Vancouver Island.

Date uploaded: Jan 2 2023

Comments (3):
BrianMorin: Just enough light on the subject to make it work.
Chris: Thanks. I’ll always take the shot just in case. Was surprised there anything to work with.

Dunlin (37)

Calidris alpina

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

Details: winter plummage, multiple species

Sanderling approaching a Dunlin at Iona, Richmond, BC.

Date uploaded: Jan 2 2023

Comments (2):
Ahmad Shah: Wonderful capture Chris .
Chris: Thanks…I like the comparison

Rock Sandpiper (3)

Calidris ptilocnemis

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

Details: winter plummage

One more photo from today, for identification and reference with wings up. It helped that this bird was almost at water level, and had to move quite a bit to avoid the waves. Iona, Richmond, BC.

Date uploaded: Jan 2 2023

Comments (2):
Ahmad Shah: Wow ! Superb find, well captured.
Chris: Love this little guy

Rock Sandpiper (3)

Calidris ptilocnemis

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

A great way to start 2023! Iona, Richmond BC.

Date uploaded: Jan 2 2023

Comments (1):
BrianMorin: Nice. Your version of our Purple Sandpiper.

Anna's Hummingbird (27)

Calypte anna

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

After an unprecedented week of extreme weather, with temperatures below -10C and a snow storm of 35cm, the Anna's Hummingbirds were pushed to the limit. I found this one hiding in a hedge. We've kept the water from freezing as much as possible. As with so many bird photos, the story behind the photo makes for a lasting memory. Happy Holidays to all.

Date uploaded: Dec 23 2022

Comments (4):
BrianMorin: Believe it or not your situation at the time was a carbon copy of our own, right down the the amount, which fell the day before our Christmas bird count. I hope your little guy makes it through. At this point for him it is all about food.
Chris: Stay safe out there, especially with this latest storm.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet (42)

Regulus calendula

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

Hanging around (literally) with Prothonotary Warbler, chickadees, Golden and White-crowned Sparrows. Vancouver - Riverfront Park.

Date uploaded: Dec 3 2022

Comments (3):
BrianMorin: Maybe it's an early spring in Vancouver. :)
Chris: Let’s hope so. A blanket of snow is unfortunately down already.

Prothonotary Warbler (18)

Protonotaria citrea

Chris

Canada (British Columbia)

Details: outside normal range

About the last species I'd think to see in Vancouver. He seemed to have some spider webs stuck to his back as he feverishly scoured every corner for food. Unfortunately there were several house cats around. On a good note the weather has slightly improved from snow and sub-zero temps to sunshine and above freezing - hopefully he makes his way.

Date uploaded: Dec 3 2022

Comments (5):
BrianMorin: Well that's a surprise, Not only is it unseasonal, it is a few thousand kilometres out of range. There's a good chance it will make it through, at least for the Christmas count if it is in the area. :)
Chris: Believe it’s in the count circle. However tracking him through suburban housing complexes…seems to be complex. I was lucky this morning, as it seemed to have disappeared from sight this afternoon. Luckily his behaviour is quite conspicuous

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