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PRESQU’ISLE PROVINCIAL PARK

Posted on May 15, 2012 by bilyreid

The 2012 warbler hunt which will see me and a photography buddy make four stops on the north shores of Lakes Ontario and Erie has us making our first stop at Presqu’isle Provincial Park near Brighton, Ontario. The activity was … Continue reading →

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ODDS AND SODS

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bilyreid

May 09. Lots of warbler action, but birds remain skittish and high in the tree canopy. Spend considerable time chasing the elusive and spectacular  Blackburnian warbler but no photo ops! Later in the day, a Magnolia and a Redstart finally … Continue reading →

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EASTERN SCREECH OWL

Posted on May 9, 2012 by bilyreid

Master of disguise, an Eastern Screech Owl hides in a decayed nesting hole. Up close and personal. Tough bird to spot if you don’t know where and when to look.

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RED-NECKED GREBES

Posted on May 9, 2012 by bilyreid

Got a phone call early last evening just as I was stepping out the door for a social engagement. “Red-necked grebes on the river!!” Dodging rain showers and rush hour traffic I make the rendezvous in quickly fading light. The … Continue reading →

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HERE THEY COME!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by bilyreid

Spring migration of wood warblers is starting to get into full swing. Challenge this year will be using new equipment to improve on images already in the archive. PALM WARBLER BLACK THROATED BLUE YELLOW WARBLER YELLOW RUMPED WARBLER NORTHERN PARULA

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HORNED GREBES

Posted on May 6, 2012 by bilyreid

HORNED GREBE Horned Grebes in spectacular breeding plumage are currently on the Ottawa River. Note distinctive red eyes and buff “horns”. Early morning courtship display far out on the river. Contrast plumage above with this winter specimen on the Upper … Continue reading →

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EARLY MORNING JOG

Posted on May 2, 2012 by bilyreid

Fog hangs over an early tulip bed. I’ll swear it’s going to rain! Great Blue Heron on floating logs in Brown’s Inlet. Oops! I spooked him! Despite the threat of rain, looks like the day is off to a good … Continue reading →

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PARLIAMENT HILL

Posted on May 1, 2012 by bilyreid

May Day in Ottawa. Weather’s cloudy and gloomy. What the heck can you do with that? Shot of Parliament Hill taken from Quebec side of the Ottawa River. Tulips just starting to come on in advance of an impending storm. … Continue reading →

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FIRST WARBLER 2012

Posted on April 25, 2012 by bilyreid

PINE WARBLER An early spring outing last week to Chaffey’s Locks netted the opportunity to photograph my first warbler of the 2012 migration season. Let’s hope it’s a harbinger of good things to come!!!!.

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SPRING OUTING

Posted on April 19, 2012 by bilyreid

Good weather and even better company!  A great opportunity presented itself to significantly improve upon images for two species whose representatives proved unusually cooperative. Eastern Towhee. Relatively uncommon here in Eastern Ontario. White-throated Sparrow. Thanks to Mike and Paul for … Continue reading →

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