Showing posts with label Brown-headed Cowbird. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brown-headed Cowbird. Show all posts

Monday, 18 February 2019

Fanshawe Findings

Today I went for a little outing at Fanshawe Conservation Area in London. I was most interested in the Evening Grosbeak that has been around, but that was not to be. This was my third attempt!

Nevertheless, still a few things lurking around the feeding area.

White-breasted Nuthatch

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Northern Cardinal

A few of the more uncommon winter sparrows as well.

Fox Sparrow

White-crowned Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow

There were plenty of Dark-eyed Juncos. Many were even starting to sing a little bit!



A Brown-headed Cowbird stopped in. My first one in awhile.


On another note, a few days ago I was happy to find a couple flocks of Common Redpolls. Species #166 for my modest neighborhood!

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Blackbird Bonanza 2.0

This past Saturday I happened across a blackbird roost in north London with literally thousands of blackbirds of multiple species, including Common Grackles, Red-winged Blackbirds, and Brown-headed Cowbirds.







I captured a video, but since I had the telephoto lens I was only able to capture a small fraction of the spectacle. It was quite the sight! Please excuse my shakiness ;-)



Monday, 17 April 2017

Easter Weekend Nature: Photos

Here are some photos from the past few days...I'll get around to writing a full post soon.

Eastern Phoebe

Brown-headed Cowbirds

Spring Azure (lifer!)

Carolina Wren

Mallard

Cooper's Hawk

House Wren (early migrant)

Bloodroot

Mayapple

FOY sightings include Green Darner, Barn Swallow, and Brown Thrasher.