Eastern Phoebe nesting in an old barn swallow nest in a gazebo.
Mountain Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird (taken into the sun, unfortunately. When I tried to circle around, he took offense and flew away.)
These three birds were photographed by the bison paddocks in the Nicolle Flats trailhead area.
In the main park area we saw at least two flycatchers, probably Least but as they were silent, we can only guess,
several Chipping Sparrows,
and a noisy family of young Eastern Kingbirds.
If someone can tell me why the above Chipping Sparrow looks so different from the one below, I'd appreciate it. Is it age? sex? regional variations?
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Who's Nesting in our Yard? Part 2
Chipping Sparrows
Mourning Doves
American Goldfinches
And Loggerhead Shrikes
Sorry, I don't have juvenile photos for all of these, but I feel we can safely assume they are nesting here when they are around at the end of July. I saw three Loggerhead Shrikes together today, and another right afterwards that I don't think was part of the first group, so can say they had a successful nesting season. One of the birds hovered in the air for several seconds. I watched it, then wished I could have caught it on video.
Mourning Doves
American Goldfinches
And Loggerhead Shrikes
Sorry, I don't have juvenile photos for all of these, but I feel we can safely assume they are nesting here when they are around at the end of July. I saw three Loggerhead Shrikes together today, and another right afterwards that I don't think was part of the first group, so can say they had a successful nesting season. One of the birds hovered in the air for several seconds. I watched it, then wished I could have caught it on video.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Friday, July 10, 2015
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Is this yet another wren song?
Apparently it's not. According to the very helpful people on SaskBirds, this is a Warbling Vireo. Now I just need to see the bird. It is very elusive, at least in my yard, and prefers to forage in the tops of trees.
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