Feb 5 2024
male, nest
Algonquin Park - There were hundreds of Red Crossbills. They were seen or heard at virtually every stop and are almost certainly nesting right now. They can breed in any month of the year, the decision being based on food availability not season. There are many types, with this one likely being the type that feeds on pines which have a good cone crop. They are notoriously tame, being very approachable and at times landing only a few feet away if you are still.
Feb 6 2024
35
May 11 2023
#Long Point Bird Observatory
Feb 5 2024
23
May 11 2023
#Long Point Bird Observatory
Feb 4 2024
17
May 11 2023
male, adult, summer plummage
# Long Point Bird Observatory
Feb 3 2024
18
Feb 16 2024
male, adult
Feb 2 2024
24
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Short-eared Owl (75)
Jan 21 2024
Kingston - Wolfe Island. A flock of these beauties kept us occupied for about 90 minutes as dusk advanced. The sun was very low when this shot was taken.
Jan 23 2024
27
Jan 17 2024
They come down for a dust bath most evenings just before last light during this time of the year. The red-brown strip is an unpaved road used by the local villagers in their vehicles - which does not seem to bother them at all !
Jan 22 2024
32
Prothonotary Warbler (75)
May 10 2023
male
Point Pelee National Park
Jan 20 2024
23