Category Archives: BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

PARISITIC JAEGER A bird of the far north, not commonly seen in the Ottawa area. PARISITIC JAEGER CHASING RING-BILLED GULL Feeding strategy of the Parisitic Jaeger is to chase seagulls forcing them to drop food morsels.

AMERICAN PIPIT The Cornell Lab of Ornithology (www.birds.cornell.edu) at Cornell University is a world leader in research, education and outreach, and conservation of birds.  My image of  an American Pipit has been selected for consideration in their Handbook of Bird … Continue reading →

The very rare appearance of a Little Egret  has created quite a stir in the birding community with enthusiasts driving in from all over the province. LITTLE EGRET  WINGSTRETCH  ACTIVELY HUNTING EYES ON THE PRIZE  SUCCESS! LITTLE EGRET AT REST 

Was able to catch an American Avocet making a rare appearance on the Ottawa River. Many thanks to Wade and Cindy for the assist! AMERICAN AVOCET IN SUMMER PLUMAGE  

 A quick trip to Toronto recently allowed for a brief stop in Thickson’s Woods, Whitby, Ontario. Although late in the season, the warbler action was impressive.    MAGNOLIA WARBLER CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER  CAPE MAY WARBLER NASHVILLE WARBLER  GLOSSY IBIS Finally I … Continue reading →

Handsome and elegant (with enviable fishing skills), the Black-crowned Night Heron has graced my presence the past few days. CLASSIC POSE EYES ON THE PRIZE   CATFISH CATCH UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WING STRETCH Double click on image to examine … Continue reading →

Patience has finally paid off and was able to capture some of my best images for a couple of target warbler species. BLACKBURNIAN BLACKBURNIAN YELLOW RUMPED MALE BAY-BREASTED MALE BAY-BREASTED FEMALE

 In the continued absence of a good warbler flow locally, the Eastern Screech Owl remains a reliable photographic performer.  EASTERN SCREECH OWL Double click on the leading wing feathers to reveal the small jagged serations which serve to soften the … Continue reading →

EASTERN SCREECH OWL A seemingly bored Eastern Screech Owl gives perfect expression to those of us patiently waiting the arrival of the spring warbler migration.  With the arrival of more seasonal weather they should be coming in droves any day … Continue reading →

   GREAT BLUE HERON “ICE-FISHING” This Blue Heron must be wondering why it flew north so early! Here he is fishing along the ice-choked Rideau Canal. Late into April, some sections of the canal are still bank to bank ice. … Continue reading →