patrick Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) First some raptors. Descriptions below each photo. Red-Tailed Hawk. This regal hawk comes in many color variations. This photo was taken along 814 between Beaumont and Millet. Turkey Vultures are not all that common this far up north. This pictures was taken at Butchers Habitat Conservation Area at Bittern Lake. Female Merlin being harassed by a Swallow. Picture taken at Roper Pond in Edmonton. Swainson's Hawk chick in nest photographed at Roper Pond, Edmonton. Swainson's Hawk at Roper Pond, Edmonton Now on to some smaller birds. Juvenile Robin along one of the trails on our property. Downy Woodpecker in a rather lazy pose on my inlaws bird feeder. Brown-Headed Cowbird in a tree on my inlaws yard in Millet Closeup of an American Goldfinch in my backyard White-Throated Sparrow in my backyard Edited January 26, 2011 by patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper at Twin Lakes White-Breasted Nuthatch in my backyard Pine Siskin in my backyard Common Yellowthroat at Beaverhill Lake Yellow Warbler at Beaverhill Lake Ruby-Throated Hummingbird in my backyard. This guy is a juvenile and has been fighting with his sibling, hence the wound behind the eye. They are always fighting and I was at one point in the middle between them, a bit worried that one of the "darts" would hit me... Finally, a Boreal Toad, captured at Twin Lakes Edited January 25, 2011 by patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures Corner Store Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) YOU FOUND THE BABY!!! NICE pics Patrick. Next time you go the let me know. I wanna go with you!! I have pics of the baby Swainsons in the nest. http://picasaweb.google.com/naturescornerstore/RoperPond06#5499151741794944642 "edit" next time you go to Roper Pond. Edited August 18, 2010 by Natures Corner Store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 YOU FOUND THE BABY!!! NICE pics Patrick. Next time you go the let me know. I wanna go with you!! I have pics of the baby Swainsons in the nest. http://picasaweb.google.com/naturescornerstore/RoperPond06#5499151741794944642 "edit" next time you go to Roper Pond. I sure did Henry He was so much younger when you were there. When I was there on August 5th, he was just about ready to leave the nest. The mosquito situation was pretty bad though, I was wearing long sleeved shirt, mosquito net and gloves in +25C and sunshine...a bit warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 That turkey vulture photo is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I also visited Beaverhill Bird Observatory last weekend. I can really recommend it for any nature freaks. Lots of walking on not so well maintained trails though. I got to see some banding of birds. Here is a picture of a Blackpoll Warbler and a American Redstart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures Corner Store Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I also visited Beaverhill Bird Observatory last weekend. I can really recommend it for any nature freaks. Lots of walking on not so well maintained trails though. I got to see some banding of birds. Here is a picture of a Blackpoll Warbler and a American Redstart. THANKS, I almost had time to make it to the Bluebird banding with Wild Bird General Store a couple weeks ago. If I find out you went to Roper without at least calling me I will have to//???... YOU KNOW how close to my store it is Patrick!!! I have a camera and don't know yet how to use it PROPERLY! please HELP me?? :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures Corner Store Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 You are AWESOME with that camera Patrick. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thanks for the awesome pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykit Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Great photos! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Amazing photos!!! :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvianAquatics Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) So cute and awesome pics! Definitely post us more when you have them! Edited August 18, 2010 by AvianAquatics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Polit Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Wow. Incredible shots again, Patrick! I wish I had your talent behind the lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Wow...Amazing shots as always. You certainly have the eye and skill for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 What kind camera and lenses are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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