7747 results found


male, summer plummage
Apr 20
Apr 17 2025
adult
Ottawa - Winter visitor, along with hundreds of others soon to depart for the northwest to breed. The birds only showed up in numbers in recent days with two areas having several thousand. This one has flown down to the water for a quick drink after eating buckthorn berries.
Apr 18
Apr 12 2024
Apr 12
Apr 12 2024
Apr 12
Apr 7 2025
male, adult
Mississauga - While this species is viewed every winter in the area with a few individuals, it is still a rarity in the province and is considered a species at risk in Eastern Canada. Females are usually observed more than males in southern Ontario.
Apr 8
Apr 6 2025
male, adult, outside normal range
Erieau - This Eurasian wanderer put in an appearance in the extreme southwestern part of the province. I had a very poor distant look at one in Toronto in January and failed a second time for a better look at the same bird in a different location. This bird was much better.
Apr 8
Mar 7 2025
female, adult, outside normal range
Ottawa - The bird remained in the area since January.
Mar 20
Mar 12 2025
adult, winter plummage, outside normal range
Barraute - There has been a major irruption from the Arctic in Abitibi County. It was my second trip this winter and this time I had 51 birds in two days. The experience was terrific.
Mar 17