My biggest surprise was to find a Red-tailed Hawk that flew over the city, heading towards the general direction of the river.
This was a dark-phased bird that looked very similar to the one I saw last December at Holiday Park.
Maybe this will become a tradition and I will see these every December ! :-)
Here are my other findings for the day :
White-breasted Nuthatch - This is not a common bird in our area of town , so I was pleased to see this bird at a front yard feeder fairly close to home.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Black-capped Chickadee
White-winged Crossbill
Hairy Woodpecker - another fairly uncommon bird in our local vicinity.
Downy Woodpecker - 1 male
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) - 3
House Finch - 2 flocks of about 10-15 birds.
Common Raven - 1
House Sparrow - 10-20 in almost every alley I looked.
Here are some photos :
Red-breasted Nuthatch
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White-breasted Nuthatch
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White-winged Crossbill
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7 comments:
The images are excellent. It is great to have such a habit. One day a peculiar bird may get caught. happy new year 2009
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That Red breasted Nuthatch is adorable Nick!
Once again great pictures.When I look at your images it inspires me to try even harder to get good pictures.I love the clarity of each shot.
Blessings,Ruth
Whoa, did I ever stumble upon a jackpot when I found your blog! What beautiful pics Nick. Happy Boxing Day, from a fellow canuck.
Thanks very much for your kind words everyone. Have a Happy New Year :-)
Stunning photos posted lately Nick, hope your having a great christmas.
Thanks Mike. Merry Christmas to you and your family :-)
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