Fantastic find and capture.
Another fine addition to the hummingbird collection.
This bird was right beside the road so I am only about 5 metres away and it didn’t fly. I was treated to a lively series of calls.
I couldn’t believe the effect on the eyes. The very early morning light gave them a unique glow. That is the actual colour – no retouching.
Very nice portrait, Brian!
Great find and capture,Brian!
Very nice.
Perfect with the flower behind.
I love the bird’s colours
What an amazing looking bird.
This bird is more popularly known as the “Brown Boobook”
Good to see the female. The male always gets the attention 😂
Nice colour on the bird.
Best shot of the day and I wasn’t even looking for it.
A real stunner,Brian!
This was both a surprise and a shocker. I was trying to get some shots of a more distant Ring-necked Duck when I spotted this Bufflehead diving very close to shore and only about 5-7 metres from the car. The problem was that weed stalks were in the way, partially obscuring the shot so I waited until the bird would dive them backed up just enough to give me a chance. I was able to get it between the weeds with enough room to perform a decent crop. I also had it in perfect light and distance. As you know, without sun, this bird’s head is black.
Terrific capture.
Captured at just the right moment.
This was the hawk of the day. I had a banner experience with 26 Rough-legs, a high count for the winter but this was the only one that offered me a chance to memorialize the outing. It also ended up being one of my better perched shots of the species.
I’m very pleased with my experience.This was once the local species of owl that could be found in many mature woodlots. Now they are much more difficult to locate. They have likely succumbed to competition from the Barred Owl which is now common. Oddly enough the Great Horned is a more powerful bird and could have a Barred for dinner but the Barred seems to be more persistent and the GHOWs often move on. They don’t seem to appreciate the competition.