Post by nickinthegarden on May 27, 2021 17:57:36 GMT -8
This whole Covid thing has thrown a wrench into my normal birding activities like most people. I do get out more frequently locally than some people but the freedom to head into the interior is not there yet. I accept that, I have to do my part also.
I am trying to post on Ebird, too many people came before me and shared their information to give it up completely. As a photographer counting and IDing birds can be a distraction when I would rather be focusing on getting good images. I find myself counting ducklings when I should be photographing them!
This spring I have found a Western Kingbird at both the DND base in Matsqui and at Matsqui Trail Park, it could have been the same bird. It did not stay around so it was likely heading for the breeding grounds.
Western Kingbird by Nick, on Flickr
The last few years it seems that Eastern Kingbirds have nested at Matsqui Trail Park at the Page Rd parking lot area.
Eastern Kingbird by Nick, on Flickr
My favorite spring time bird is the Lazuli Bunting. I have found a few at Jesperson Dike and the dike back of the Rotary Peach Creek Trail area. For a bird that is only 5 1/2" long it packs a lot of color into a tiny package.
Lazuli Bunting by Nick, on Flickr
This year the Osprey did not mess around and got down to business at their nest at Matsqui Trail Park. I saw mating happen several times and the female has been crouched in the nest for quite a while. I suspect she is sitting on eggs.
Osprey fun time series by Nick, on Flickr
I am always happy to hear the Bullock's Oriole singing, beeping and chortling in the trees. I have seen and heard a number of males but no females for me so far.
Bullocks Oriole by Nick, on Flickr
There is a little taste of the birds I have seen and photographed this last month. Lots more on my Flickr page.
I am trying to post on Ebird, too many people came before me and shared their information to give it up completely. As a photographer counting and IDing birds can be a distraction when I would rather be focusing on getting good images. I find myself counting ducklings when I should be photographing them!
This spring I have found a Western Kingbird at both the DND base in Matsqui and at Matsqui Trail Park, it could have been the same bird. It did not stay around so it was likely heading for the breeding grounds.
Western Kingbird by Nick, on FlickrThe last few years it seems that Eastern Kingbirds have nested at Matsqui Trail Park at the Page Rd parking lot area.
Eastern Kingbird by Nick, on FlickrMy favorite spring time bird is the Lazuli Bunting. I have found a few at Jesperson Dike and the dike back of the Rotary Peach Creek Trail area. For a bird that is only 5 1/2" long it packs a lot of color into a tiny package.
Lazuli Bunting by Nick, on FlickrThis year the Osprey did not mess around and got down to business at their nest at Matsqui Trail Park. I saw mating happen several times and the female has been crouched in the nest for quite a while. I suspect she is sitting on eggs.
Osprey fun time series by Nick, on FlickrI am always happy to hear the Bullock's Oriole singing, beeping and chortling in the trees. I have seen and heard a number of males but no females for me so far.
Bullocks Oriole by Nick, on FlickrThere is a little taste of the birds I have seen and photographed this last month. Lots more on my Flickr page.
