Brian Morin

1736 uploads

Total photos: 1736
Total videos: 0
Species photographed: 343
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 2
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Dec 28 2015
female
St. Rose - there was just enough sunlight to highlight the bird's beautiful eyes. As usual, the bird was on a pole, annoyingly oblivious to me in my van. She did occasionally look, just long enough to get the shots I was after. She didn't care about small vehicles but she took off when a noisy larger truck passed by.
Dec 29 2015
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Dec 28 2015
female
St. Rose - small flocks of these birds moved in recently, about four dozen birds in total. Usually we have to struggle to find one in a flock of Snow Buntings. A couple of individuals were uncharacteristically cooperative, permitting close approach with the van.
Dec 29 2015
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Dec 16 2015
female, adult
Kingston - this one has the look of a Bateman painting.
Dec 17 2015
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Dec 16 2015
female
Kingston - I came across yet another gorgeous bird today. The sombre sky provided nice even tones for the owl. WIth no snow they show up better than during the depths of winter. I love the talons.
Dec 17 2015
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Dec 10 2015
female, adult
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - I thought I'd give you a rare glimpse into the world of the Snowy Owl. If you look closely you'll see that this bird is in the process of coughing up a pellet which consists of undigested fur, bones and in this specific case, a few small feathers (duck may have been on the menu). It took it about a minute before the pellet was expelled. This shot was about 5 seconds before it was out. The gray mass is about 2" long and nearly an inch wide. By examining owl pellets you can gauge what its recent meals have been.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 10 2015
female, adult
Wolfe Island (Kingston) - Notice the difference in appearance with the other bird I posted. I love the stern look. This bird was perched on a large bale close to the road offering a close but brief photo op.
Dec 11 2015
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Dec 10 2015
female, adult
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - The face of this bird is unusual. It is almost clown-like. It coughed up a large pellet shortly after this photo was taken. Duck was on the menu.
Dec 11 2015
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Dec 10 2015
adult
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - I went in search of this bird which showed up there last week. I was well rewarded for the lengthy drive. It was shadowed by a Dunlin and Sanderling for a couple of hours and all moved in a range of only about 30 feet. It was great. Presqu'ile is one of the best locations in Ontario to see this species in November and December. They may get as few as one bird or as many as dozens in a rare year.
Dec 11 2015
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Dec 8 2015
male, adult
Ottawa - a beautiful duck
Dec 9 2015
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adult
St. Rose
Dec 6 2015