Search

3669 results found

Northern Shrike (23)

Lanius excubitor

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Feb 11 2024

Details: immature

This is a very challenging subject to get close enough to for a good shot. I worked with it for two hours, then had it fly away from its normal treetop perches to land low beside the road.

Date uploaded: Feb 18 2024

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: You did well!
Brian Morin: This was just before I was going to give up so thankfully it worked out. I had far less success with an adult. It was a distant record shot.

Bald Eagle (67)

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

📍 Map

Date taken: Feb 13 2024

Details: adult

While driving a back road I spotted an eagle perched in an old tree. It was not too far from the road so I expected it to fly any second. It didn't. Over the course of the next 10 minutes I had a West Coast experience, where you could actually get close enough to an eagle for a decent shot. I slowly advanced, stopping every 20 feet or so, getting out and leaning over the car roof for cover. I made five stops, each time bewildered by the bird's disinterest in me. It eventually moved but not because of me. I was opposite it on the road so as close as I could be and it continued to look around in perfect light on a great perch against a deep blue winter sky. What an experience, one of a kind. Where I live, eagles are regular but getting close to one is virtually impossible.

Date uploaded: Feb 14 2024

Comments (2):
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic capture.
Brian Morin: I couldn't believe my good fortune. The bird, the light and the sky were perfect. No editing required.

Red Crossbill (7)

Loxia curvirostra

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

📍 Map

Date taken: Feb 5 2024

Details: 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.

Date uploaded: Feb 6 2024

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Superb find, excellent capture.
Brian Morin: This experience surpassed my expectations. I knew I'd find them but hoped I'd get lucky with some photos. I have way too many, both on the ground and in trees. :)

Black-and-white Warbler (32)

Mniotilta varia

Sue Bishop

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: May 11 2023

#Long Point Bird Observatory

Date uploaded: Feb 5 2024

Write comments

Northern Parula (57)

Parula americana

Sue Bishop

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: May 11 2023

#Long Point Bird Observatory

Date uploaded: Feb 4 2024

Comments (1):
Brian Morin: Only a few months to go.

American Redstart (69)

Setophaga ruticilla

Sue Bishop

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: May 11 2023

Details: male, adult, summer plummage

# Long Point Bird Observatory

Date uploaded: Feb 3 2024

Comments (1):
Brian Morin: Nice plumage year-round

Bay-breasted Warbler (61)

Dendroica castanea

Ahmad Shah

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: May 14 2023

Long Point.

Date uploaded: Jan 28 2024

Comments (3):
Brian Morin: A seasonal favourite. Nice capture.
Chris: Terrific - I tried hard this season but this is far better than I could do!

Short-eared Owl (64)

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: 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.

Date uploaded: Jan 23 2024

Comments (3):
Chris: I was going to say, that sun has added a terrific colouring here.
Jan: Wonderful placement of feathers on this beautiful Short-eared Owl. It looks quite comfortable sitting on it's post, great photo!