Category Archives: BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

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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AMHERST ISLAND

Posted on December 15, 2011 by bilyreid

Immature Snowy Owl.  

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AVE ATQUE VALE

Posted on November 6, 2011 by bilyreid

“Remember, remember the fifth of November! For twas gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason, Should ever be forgot!!!” Yesterday, the fifth of November, was Guy Fawkes day which is celebrated the length and breadth of … Continue reading →

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St. James’s Park, London

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. The most ancient is Westminster, which has now become the Houses of Parliament, St James’s Palace and of course, the best known, Buckingham Palace. … Continue reading →

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BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO – YES!!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bilyreid

Another opportunity presented itself for a hike in the Gatineaus with my friend Bob and we were up and at it early in the morning. The weather was absolutely perfect for the occasion. Nary a breath of wind and the … Continue reading →

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EARLY SUMMER GATINEAU HIKE

Posted on June 30, 2011 by bilyreid

Received a last minute invitation from good friend Bob to go on an exploratory hike in the Gatineau hills this morning. Weather was perfect!! As Ottawa prepares for the arrival of William and Kate later  this afternoon it was a … Continue reading →

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Ile Bizard, Quebec

Posted on June 30, 2011 by bilyreid

Took off early this morning  with three photog buddies to head for Montreal, Quebec to look for Least Bittern which have been reported quite regularly at a nature park near Ile Bizard. The weather was overcast and the wind was … Continue reading →

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ARIZONA HUMMINGBIRDS

Posted on May 24, 2011 by bilyreid

While not a hummingbird trip per se, my recent visit to the American Southwest did provide several magnificent opportunities to photograph some of the region’s specialities. Blue-throated Hummingbird, Cave Creek Research Station. At five inches in length, the Blue-throated is … Continue reading →

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ONTARIO WARBLERS

Posted on May 21, 2011 by bilyreid

The spring warbler migration is starting to wind down. Due to some personal developments, I was not able to exploit the great opportunities here in the local Ottawa area where the season has been abnormally productive. However I was able … Continue reading →

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