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Amherst Island - There have been a few birds recently but we had 11 today. That's a high number for this species. The owl is looking directly at me, responding to the camera shutter firing.
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Views: 146
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| Date: December 17, 2017 |
| Details: Adult |
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A little luck and some patience for the sun to rise - without a doubt my closest encounter with a pair of Peregrine Falcons in 30 years of birding. The birds appeared right at home coming and going from a large tree next to the river in Richmond. An early Christmas present.
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Views: 145
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| Date: December 23, 2017 |
| Details: Adult |
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A different setting for this shot of a Bald Eagle. A bit of luck in the early morning, as there was a lot of cloud around. We were able to stop the car just in time when we saw an eagle flying towards us, get out, adjust and manage probably my favourite shot of the weekend. The sun was below wing level, which caused a shadow above instead the usual opposite lighting.
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Views: 143
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| Date: December 31, 2017 |
| Details: Adult |
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Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts WA
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Views: 143
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| Date: October 29, 2017 |
| Details: Winter plumage |
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Girl Guide Camp, Richmond BC
A rare bird alert came out for this jay just before Christmas. I got to see it on Christmas Day. It's mixing with Steller's Jays and quite a few other birds.
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Views: 143
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| Date: December 25, 2017 |
| Details: Outside normal range |
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This tiny hummer is very difficult to photograph as it darts,bee like between the flowers.The adult male of this species is spectacular but this is the best I could do.
It looks like a female but you can see the beginning of green spots on the gorget so it is an immature male whose crest has yet to develop.
Copalinga Lodge,Zamora
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Views: 142
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| Date: December 25, 2017 |
| Details: Male, Juvenile |
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| Canada (British Columbia) |
There have been over 50 Hooded Merganser uploads on BV, however one can't tire of seeing this bird. He juggled a crustacean for some time before engulfing it whole. North Saanich, BC.
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Views: 142
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| Date: December 31, 2017 |
| Details: Male |
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| Canada (British Columbia) |
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby BC
These birds frequent this park in most winters. The feed on the leaf buds on the Cherry Maple trees right by the parking lot.
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Views: 142
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| Date: December 16, 2017 |
| Details: Male, Outside normal range |
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| Canada (Ontario) |
Ottawa - I am not a fan of 'pole' birds but I make an exception when the right individual or circumstances comes along. This fine looking male made the cut :) It was my first male this winter.
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Views: 141
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| Date: January 1, 2018 |
| Details: Male, Adult |
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| Canada (British Columbia) |
Help! After a long search through many images and discussions on the internet, I've come to the conclusion this is a Cooper's Hawk. However I've read lots of information that seems to contradict that conclusion. The main reason I think this is a Cooper's Hawk and not a Goshawk: the relatively thinner tail. The white superciliary line, heavy streaking down to the legs, large size seemed to indicate Goshawk at first, but when looking at the only Goshawk photo I've uploaded on Birdviewing, this bird seems different. There is a lot of variability in the images on the internet.
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Views: 139
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| Date: January 21, 2018 |
| Details: Immature |
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| Canada (British Columbia) |
The sunny weather continues in BC, which made this possible once it was high enough in the sky in Richmond, BC, Canada. One Canada's most formidable aerial hunters up close and personal like I've never seen before.
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Views: 137
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| Date: December 23, 2017 |
| Details: Adult |
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Marpole area, Vancouver BC
A rare bird alert came up for this bird, it's hung around the area for almost 2 months now. An addition to my life list.
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Views: 136
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| Date: December 16, 2017 |
| Details: Male, Juvenile, Outside normal range |
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