Birds
Canada (Québec)
Jul 13 2021
adult
Napier - A light drizzle was falling but since I was shooting from the car it didn't matter. It is always nice to see this uncommon grassland species.
Aug 26 2021
25
Jul 18 2021
adult
Ottawa - A great treat to see this species within an hour from home. The bird was present for a few days, visible often at close range. One couple were sitting on a bench waiting for it to come to a feeder, only to find out the bird had been perched almost over their heads for 30 minutes. :)
Aug 26 2021
15
Aug 24 2021
Crysler - Today a significant flock showed up, with 75+ probing the shallow river.
Aug 25 2021
26
Aug 24 2021
Crysler - I returned to the area and discovered the bird still present. I remained at one spot in the river (only inches deep in this area so great for shorebirds, and for me) and waited for it to approach for some good shots.
Aug 25 2021
39
Ecuador
Mar 7 2021
female
Aug 22 2021
30
Aug 15 2021
juvenile
Cornwall - Common Nighthawks no longer breed in our region so if we want to see one in the summer we have to head almost two hours northwest onto part of the Canadian Shield. They prefer open rocky areas with limited vegetation for breeding. This bird was a migrant that spent the day sleeping on a power line. In the third week of August, several flocks of a dozen or more moved through late in the day.
Aug 22 2021
38
Aug 18 2021
Crysler - Nice to see the second dowitcher at this location.
Aug 22 2021
30
Aug 18 2021
immature
Crysler - Shorebirds continue their move south.
Aug 22 2021
42
May 17 2021
male
Aug 17 2021
20