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

Chris

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

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

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

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

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 (41)

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 (14)

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