tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56146365396682518602024-03-13T18:17:36.448-02:30Birding with Lisa de LeonArticles, images and gateway to information on birding Newfoundland.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.comBlogger1280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-28812692335979327842021-11-11T10:23:00.000-03:302021-11-11T10:23:16.256-03:30Take a Look at This<p> I have not done much birding over the last two years or so. It was very easy to fill up my time with other things. Little by little, I spent less time roaming around the city and trekking through the woods. Despite that, I have birded a few out-of-the way places with some luck, but I found nothing like the rarities that have shown up here this year.</p><p>Many times, I opted not to go see some birds I have never seen before, but there were some I just couldn't ignore.</p><p>Among these were six great birds that I have not seen in Newfoundland or never seen at all.</p><p>Reaching back in my memory, I think the first of these was a Redwing that showed up in early 2021 in the backyard of a birder. It stayed around for several days so I was able to see and enjoy it leisurely. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJC7cSZpbNIYE06EjdgZoayWjzvo1RrwaLOr2bc-BOzqjHmCqewCnQSjITGUf2GlYmXa7BZmEZBLW52R3N0FjBmCMYGx1tsn7jLmGpg3k1SRrG6pw2DFyxFHobRiXyFTlRbp5xk0PsZvQ/s675/redwing2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJC7cSZpbNIYE06EjdgZoayWjzvo1RrwaLOr2bc-BOzqjHmCqewCnQSjITGUf2GlYmXa7BZmEZBLW52R3N0FjBmCMYGx1tsn7jLmGpg3k1SRrG6pw2DFyxFHobRiXyFTlRbp5xk0PsZvQ/s320/redwing2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Thinking this was my treat for the year, I settled in to making the most of winter by snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Birding was out of my mind. Then....boom! Another great bird arrived.</p><p>A Fieldfare appeared in the crown jewel of the city's parks, Bowring Park. I had only heard stories of this species being around. I even made an attempt to see one in Central Newfoundland several years ago, but dipped. That made this a must-see bird. I only stayed long enough for the Fieldfare to put in a brief appearance. This has been the year of record shots, no real photography going on here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztJT3RmAmFzBkascIFl6W1EZ3UcxSpnM6Bz9x9cWobXGz8Na25l3qcxhi7gbuPbxgbmDbysVtiM4r3boJw5oKtOAny2IH6tSk2dYFWS5uAXS-8kr3xVTfPa_bFTFQtHfpK7mUeGbNaGA/s1363/fieldfare3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1363" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztJT3RmAmFzBkascIFl6W1EZ3UcxSpnM6Bz9x9cWobXGz8Na25l3qcxhi7gbuPbxgbmDbysVtiM4r3boJw5oKtOAny2IH6tSk2dYFWS5uAXS-8kr3xVTfPa_bFTFQtHfpK7mUeGbNaGA/s320/fieldfare3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I was really surprised and pleased to see these two great birds. My winter gift!</p><p>I believe it was in April that a White-breasted Nuthatch showed up in a yard in Pouch Cove. I couldn't believe it. I made a quick trip (about 20 minutes north) to see this little bird. I didn't stay very long so I was happy to have this record shot of this great little bird, but the best images are in my mind's eye.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLu0ee224OjyhTUgm600q1oVNb9F0t5iELiEFpi5FslCtJjY9N1MybJwSOIikJ-i1ie5oWaL9vwW7ygseCRgImOX10R3CCAW_UR3YWGLbbiE3x0jYdgDYGiL8mFxmwAhTwD43Von5evbg/s1167/white+breasted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1167" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLu0ee224OjyhTUgm600q1oVNb9F0t5iELiEFpi5FslCtJjY9N1MybJwSOIikJ-i1ie5oWaL9vwW7ygseCRgImOX10R3CCAW_UR3YWGLbbiE3x0jYdgDYGiL8mFxmwAhTwD43Von5evbg/s320/white+breasted.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This had to be it for the year. Three great birds, very accessible, just dropped out of the sky. But... this was not the end of the parade of good birds.<p></p><p>Fall migration sent us a Green Heron less than 20 minutes away in another direction. This one was nice to see. Last one I saw was in Arkansas, and I really never imagined I would see another. This one was found in an out-of-the way location, not frequented by many birders.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0AnHZ6trUw_b86yRTlHgHZpQMwDd_0WUW5ZrGir8Xu-yQSozdtockK8DhL4jVAVNBXf8zNGVveRNdXCQ7RyTwDfq2qRuumvQwtwm91g5pZqLsQO8RoKAcPxstuK_Bm2L7QsMInz0PVc/s1033/green+heron3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1033" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0AnHZ6trUw_b86yRTlHgHZpQMwDd_0WUW5ZrGir8Xu-yQSozdtockK8DhL4jVAVNBXf8zNGVveRNdXCQ7RyTwDfq2qRuumvQwtwm91g5pZqLsQO8RoKAcPxstuK_Bm2L7QsMInz0PVc/s320/green+heron3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Then, even closer to home came two extremely rare-for-our-area western species. Close in proximity and in days of arrival were a Long-billed Dowitcher and a Western Tanager.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5MgBaSlQZQIWol-PH8-MWcRZ5y69N-Zuq1N-NLWYKbBg4EfkPy8FdixMzXSh8XppnJsFX9OkturRb2izZSuHaafZBjTw7kTvRm3U-Trm3c85mhO7aZ6X7h7_gpbtVbthvwJITFJpROw/s2048/long-billed+dowitcher5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5MgBaSlQZQIWol-PH8-MWcRZ5y69N-Zuq1N-NLWYKbBg4EfkPy8FdixMzXSh8XppnJsFX9OkturRb2izZSuHaafZBjTw7kTvRm3U-Trm3c85mhO7aZ6X7h7_gpbtVbthvwJITFJpROw/s320/long-billed+dowitcher5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzE47IognVUnxmD4RkphRVl2-2TXIqpivgZanJFvMi35-pV-rGaq-dJQNORlHEsODO2G96_y3l0m2rd1WAXus3vQkkE0WJ_PdFjWJCF6jSR7CiyoYhkyk-W9xHHZV8SYFKjDQOkWgNAiU/s766/western+tanager5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="766" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzE47IognVUnxmD4RkphRVl2-2TXIqpivgZanJFvMi35-pV-rGaq-dJQNORlHEsODO2G96_y3l0m2rd1WAXus3vQkkE0WJ_PdFjWJCF6jSR7CiyoYhkyk-W9xHHZV8SYFKjDQOkWgNAiU/s320/western+tanager5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>These rarities are only the ones I have seen. There were other great birds that showed up around the province. What is causing this influx of lost birds? There is no doubt the cycle of weather played a huge hand in bringing them here. Is this a result of climate change? Who knows for sure, but tracking patterns over the years to come will provide enough data to enable more accurate speculation.</p><p>Since it has been a long time since my last post, I would like to thank those who have continued to visit this blog and message me. The blog crossed the half a million mark of visitors from around the world. I never imagined that when I started this many years ago.</p><p><br /></p>Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-86282703929404884362019-09-08T10:30:00.003-02:302019-09-08T10:30:34.008-02:30Brown Booby Delight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every now and then a bird that is so good shows up that the "all call" via Google Groups, Facebook, phone calls and private sharing goes out to summons birders to the location. The bird this time was a great Brown Booby.<br />
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Recently, there had been a couple of off-shore reports of a Brown Booby landing on vessels. Hope was high one of these birds would make its way to the island. This one did, hitching a ride with a ship from the Grand Banks. The ship came to shore to avoid the Dorian effect. Lucky us.<br />
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The ship docked in St. John's Harbour at 2 a.m. September 7. When the crew awoke the next morning, they found this guy sitting atop a light. Once I heard the "call," I rushed to the harbourfront somewhat sceptical the bird would still be there.<br />
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To my surprise and delight, there it sat, one of the easiest "twitches" of all time. Numerous birders gathered on the dock to marvel at our latest arrival.<br />
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During the short time I was present, the bird hardly opened its eyes. It must have been trying to recover a bit from its long trip. I was only able to capture three shots with its small eyes open. However, as the morning wore on, I did see some photos with its eyes wide open, gathering steam for its departure, perhaps.<br />
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It is interesting its reactions to its surroundings must have been based on its auditory senses. It seemed awake turning its head frequently, just too tired to open its eyes. I have had mornings like that ;).<br />
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For information about previous records of the Brown Booby in Newfoundland, I encourage you to visit Jared Clarke's site at: https://birdtherock.com/brown-booby/<br />
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This is the second extremely rare bird that has shown up within the last week. The Rosette Tern was the other. Who knows what else might be driven in by Dorian? Eyes wide open.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-46542951402995544172019-09-02T14:43:00.004-02:302019-09-02T14:43:34.856-02:30Recent Sightings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To me, this is the best time of the year to walk and explore. With an open mind and open eyes scanning up and down and all around... all at the same time, any sighting is possible. Bruce M. reported seeing some Cliff Swallows offshore. When I went out last week, I had that in mind. To my delight, I saw two swallows fly over the trail at Virginia River. Fortunately, one of them gave me three chances to get a photo.<br />
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A close look at the picture showed I had very unexpectedly snagged a Cliff Swallow. I assume the other one was the same, but I have no proof of that.<br />
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I typically begin my migratory search by checking the trails in town to watch for activity. At Quidi Vidi Lake, there were 16 Yellow Warblers and five Song Sparrows, but the special bird seen on this walk was a common Sharp-shinned Hawk.<br />
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While on the boardwalk, I spotted a bird sitting on a rail. I stopped and looked to determine the species. Lighting was not good for a picture. That was no problem. This little hawk hopped to the other side of the railing and had a good look at me.<br />
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Over the next ten minutes, we got very comfortable with each other. That was surprising, but what was even more surprising was the absence of foot traffic around the trail during this time. I was able to get within ten feet of this bird producing nearly full-frame pictures.<br />
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He was keeping an eye on me, the Yellow Warblers behind him and some mystery bird flicking the branches in front of him. It eventually was a walker that spooked the hawk into flight.<br />
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A few days later, I happened upon this little Prairie Warbler in Blackhead. I believe it was around the 26th. Seemed early to me.<br />
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Now today, I had a great encounter with an immature Goshawk. This huge bird must have been sitting on a tree top just 15 feet from me. I was trying to take a picture of a distant bird to get an ID. When finished, I noticed the hawk so close to me.<br />
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The very moment my eyes landed on it, the bird flew. There are the only two pictures I was able to get before it was gone.<br />
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Once the hawk left, a few warblers began to show themselves.<br />
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Best among them was this Canada Warbler. Again, it seems early for this species. Nevertheless, I am now convinced there are numerous migrating birds hiding away in the woods.<br />
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While warbler sightings are few in number, there have been some good ones to enjoy.<br />
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What next I wonder!<br />
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<br />Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-37729249939970595282019-04-30T09:51:00.001-02:302019-04-30T09:51:31.931-02:30Tranquility - then Not!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the temps edging above freezing, I have been venturing out during windless mornings. There are a few new birds starting to flow in, but the moment-of-the day came when I encountered these two.<br />
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A yearling moose was immediately curious about me when I popped out of the woods. Very close by was his mom.<br />
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I expected these large moose to run scared as most do and disappear in the woods. That didn't happen.<br />
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While trying to act nonchalant, the yearling kept a close eye on me.<br />
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It wasn't long before he decided to check me out.<br />
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He started to work his way in my direction. Wow! This was really nice. What great views of our largest mammal.<br />
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Mom Moose was ever vigilant in watching over her young.<br />
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She quickly stepped into the path of the yearling and cut his movement off.<br />
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It was now the mom that studied me closely as I stood frozen in place. I have seen enough of these to know how fast they can run or charge.<br />
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Never taking my eye off of them, I shot several pictures.<br />
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The yearling was quick to find a way around and continue to explore me.<br />
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He got the outside path and now it was clear sailing.<br />
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Mom tried to talk him out of it,<br />
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The yearling begged, but that got him nowhere.<br />
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Suddenly, the yearling made his move.<br />
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He jumped out front and headed straight toward me with purpose. Wow! It was then, I realized, I needed to get out of their way. I headed up into the woods for safety.<br />
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Mom Moose gave me a clear message that I needed to go.<br />
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Her attention was torn between the yearling and me. Not wanting to mess with them any more, I backed my way out of the area. I left them in peace as they continued to meander around the edge of the pond. What a special encounter, even if it was a little edgy.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-73721117091270053462019-02-28T09:19:00.002-03:302019-02-28T09:19:32.590-03:30Familiar Bird in Unfamiliar Territory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Growing up in Arkansas seeing Northern Cardinal was a daily occurrence. Yet, there is something about this great bird that made me pause every time.<br />
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It is the male of this species that is the most flashing, but you can't miss the brightly coloured beak on the female. Imagine looking out at your feeder in Pouch Cove, or Lawn to see this unfamiliar bird! What a delight!<br />
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The Northern Cardinal is a hardy bird, able to survive well in harsh winter conditions. That begs the question why it is so rare for this species to show up in Newfoundland.<br />
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It is my understanding there is a male and female on the Burin Peninsula. Wouldn't it be exciting if they decided to stay and "make home" on the province.<br />
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I watched this great bird as it seemed to feel very much at home as it frequently visited the feeder and picked seed from the ground. I also couldn't help but notice the nice cover around the feed which has to be great in preventing the seed from getting spoiled by the rain and snow as well as keeping most of the seed in the feeder.<br />
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Can't relate how nice it was to see this bird in the "dead of winter." Conditions here this winter with raging wind and below-normal temperatures have made it difficult for me got venture out.<br />
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Seeing this feeder bird was not difficult. I sat comfortably in my warm car until it arrived. What a bonus I enjoyed to the fullest.<br />
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I headed to Cape Spear early this morning in the hopes of scanning eider. They were not there, but I was. I decided to make the most of it and walk around. There were several Snow Buntings and this sturdy Ipswich continues to survive on of the harshest environments. It looks happy and never seems to be alone.<br />
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Having seen basically nothing on the water and facing the newly falling snow, I decided to head out. Despite the snow, I detoured through Blackhead. On first look it was very quiet.<br />
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It was at the bus turnaround where I flushed a large flock of White-winged Crossbills. There were at least 100, maybe more. These two shots were caught after many had already flown by.<br />
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When I turned around, they began landing in the trees. So many and so bright...<br />
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This is one of the few places around where there are cones. After this invasion, rest assured, there won't be one cone left.<br />
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There is always something new to see: A new bird, a different bird behaviour or just numbers. This is the largest flock of this species I have every seen. Nice.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-45496897524870783652019-01-24T06:21:00.001-03:302019-01-24T06:21:50.052-03:30Red-tailed Hawk at Signal Hill<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Needing a break mid-day yesterday, I headed to Signal Hill to see if I could catch a glimpse of the lingering Red-tailed Hawk. This rare visitor has been around for more than a month delighting many birders.<br />
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I forced myself to get out of the protection of the car and face the ice and wind in my effort to see this bird. I pulled myself up the icy trail by holding onto the barrier wall. At the top of the hill, the wind was even more daunting. Encountering another birder there, I was distracted enough to ignore the wind for a few minutes, long enough to scan the open area for the hawk. There were no good views of what seemed to be the distant bird flying below the battery.<br />
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I headed down the hill back toward my car. There, hovering near the parking lot, was this great bird.<br />
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With ice under my feet and the power of the wind at play, I braced against the retaining walk to prevent a "great slide."<br />
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The Red-tailed Hawk put on a spectacular show of hovering, hunting and even provided a fly-by. This was much more than I was hoping for.... a true delight!<br />
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Now, morning dawns. How do I beat that today? Who knows? What I do know is you have to look, or you are guaranteed to see nothing.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-36952231465606360732019-01-23T09:20:00.002-03:302019-01-23T09:20:24.903-03:30"Gulling" Quidi Vidi Lake<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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QV Lake has a long history as a catchment for rare gulls. Gull enthusiast hang around the area as they battle the harsh elements of winter. An annual workshop is held lake side to orient new gull watchers to the variety of gulls that flock there.<br />
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Each year, with anticipation, binoculars scan the thousands the gulls sitting on the ice. Without fail, just as an interesting one is spotted, along comes an eagle, a Peregrine Falcon, a Northern Goshawk or this year... a Red-tailed Hawk fly in and flush the thousands into the air. The hope of relocating a target bird diminishes. The bird-of-fame this year, so far, is this Slaty-backed Gull.<br />
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For many birders, seeing this bird is a first-time experience. For other, long-term birders the joy of seeing this great gull never fades.<br />
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While waiting for the target bird to show up, I spent several hours scanning the many, many gulls.<br />
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They come in all sizes, shapes, colors and ages. Around the lake yesterday, I saw at five Lesser Back-backed Gulls. Not one was like the other.<br />
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This particular one would frequently come close, strutting and posing for the camera.<br />
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It is in a very interesting state of transition.<br />
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Others were more typical looking. Common among most of them is the distinct gray mantle, a cross between a Herring gray and a Black-backed Gulls dark black mantle.<br />
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It is this gray color, that caused my eyes to lock on them at every turn.<br />
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Then, there is this immature, 2nd cycle (thanks Dave Brown) Lesser Black-backed Gull.<br />
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It stood out because of its small size.<br />
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Then, hidden away was this interesting small, dark-backed gull.<br />
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The mantle was not totally black. Given the clean head, dark gray mantle and small size, I looked it over closely with the hope it just might be something "special."<br />
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Pictures helped to get an ID on the bird which was confirmed to be a small Great Black-backed Gull.<br />
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For some, sitting for hours staring at a moving puzzle of gulls would be just too much. For others, it is never boring and could go on all day.<br />
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As I scanned I watched this Herring Gull begin to bully another. Without provocation, it just went right up to a resting gull and grabbed its wing. It pulled the bird across the ice.<br />
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The poor victim got up several times and tried to pull away with no avail. It would sit again, only to be pulled over the ice.<br />
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At last, it gave its best effort and managed to pull away. It wasted no time getting away from the bully. There is a bevy of gulls and a full-time show of gull behaviour. It really never gets old.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-15686604454643420532019-01-10T11:08:00.001-03:302019-01-10T11:08:30.840-03:30Fine Grey Day<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Grey as it was, there was little wind which made the trip to Renews with Ethel D. a fine opportunity to enjoy some of the birds recently found down the southern shore. Top of the list was this Eastern Towhee that has been hanging around just off the main drag in Renews.<br />
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With luck on our side, the bird was present when we arrived. While we had good looks at the bird, it was not easy to photograph it. It stayed safely nestled in behind a batch of twigs in a low shrub.<br />
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It flew around to a couple of different locations while we were there, but I was unable to catch it in the open. Such a thrill to see this bird I have missed for several years.<br />
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Just up the road at Renews Beach, this little Dovekie was being pushed into shore by the steady waves. Being as small as it is, it was tossed about like a leaf.<br />
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Little by little it came in closer and closer.<br />
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Then, one good-sized wave lifted the Dovekie and tossed it on shore. It floundered about a bit, in a futile effort to get back in the water.<br />
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Soon, it calmed down and let nature takes its course. While waiting for the next wave to wash over it and take it away, I was able to have some great eye-to-eye views of this tiny little bird.<br />
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When a rare opportunity like this arises, it is best to just take it all in and enjoy.<br />
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Also in Renews, a small flock of Common Redpolls put in a brief showing at Clara's famous feeder. Only one species among many there.<br />
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It was Calvert where we revisited a Bufflehead found during the Christmas Bird Count.<br />
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Stopping at several locations along the way, we saw numerous Mergansers, Loons and Dovekies. When we came upon this last bird at Cape Broyle, I mistook it for a Dovekie at the time. However, with closer scrutiny of this one picture, I now believe it to be a Common Murre. You just never know was a grey ole day might bring:)Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-79342836858125622982018-12-24T06:59:00.000-03:302018-12-24T06:59:01.982-03:30Cheerful and Bright!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing all of my readers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<br />
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May your season and the new year ahead be cheerful and bright.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-86227428875836788742018-11-03T10:47:00.001-02:302018-11-03T10:47:27.605-02:30A Rare Sunny Day<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seizing the opportunity to go birding on a sunny, not-to-windy day, I joined Ethel D. for a trip south. While it was wonderful to walk around soaking up the natural light, there really weren't many birds around. We did manage to see a few.<br />
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Yet, you can imagine our reaction when we came upon a small, dark "bird" with no tail flying around in a very strange way! Pulling off the road was instantaneous! Grabbing the camera to capture this flying creature was second nature.<br />
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It wasn't until I got the thing in my focus that I realized it wasn't a bird at all. It was a bat! Ugh!<br />
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What was a bat doing flying along the road in the middle of the afternoon. This was so strange, more strange than a sunny day.<br />
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We stayed about 10 minutes and the bat continued to fly the same area. It was there when we left in dismay. I am still shaking my head.<br />
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I have reported the sighting to Wildlife and submitted photos. This may in some way be significant.<br />
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One of the main avian highlights of the day was finding this female Red-winged Blackbird. It was behaving oddly, too. Ethel kept hearing the sound of flapping wings, but we couldn't see anything moving anywhere.<br />
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With boots on, I began walking into the boggy area. In a flash this bird bolted out of the tall grass and up into a tree where it sat long enough for us to document it.<br />
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In the same area, we had the fly-by of these two Mourning Doves. Until we relocated them, we were actually hoping for something a little more exotic. Nevertheless, they were nice to see.<br />
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Bear Cove Beach hosted about 10 White-rumped Sandpipers, three more than we saw at Renews. I included this photo not to show the bird, but to show the cloud of flies that hovered over the kelp. these birds were eating so well, they hardly noticed us.<br />
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On the water sat one White-winged Scoter and a couple of other seabirds too far to identify.<br />
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The high seas heralded the incoming storm. High surfs will occur around the south coast of the island over the next couple of days.<br />
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What does all of this mean? Well, it all just goes to show how nice it is to spend a day outdoors.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-14636232784143234902018-09-28T09:00:00.002-02:302018-09-28T09:00:31.869-02:30Cliff Swallows at Cape Spear<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is fairly common for Cliff Swallows to move through Cape Spear at this time of the year. I don't always catch them there, but I did this year.<br />
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As I neared the main lookout, I caught sight of one bird flying. Perking up, I saw another and another. The birds were zipping by which is their usual behaviour, but the wind was speeding up their flight.<br />
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It was a real challenge to get pictures. At one point I thought there might have been six, but eventually decided on a sure number of three.<br />
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They often flew in too close for me to photograph. My purpose was to get record shots of each one and rule out anything different. I am not sure I got a picture of all three.<br />
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I was comfortable to stay around long enough to try for better shots.<br />
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It was this eagle that changed my plans. It came soaring in, turned around, dropped lower in the sky until it nearly reached my eye level.<br />
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While enjoying the eagle's flight, the swallows moved left toward the first lookout. I didn't pursue them.<br />
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Walks through the East Coast Trail, Warbler Alley and the bus shelter trail yielded nothing but Blue Jays, Robins, Nuthatches and a lone Purple Finch.<br />
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All the while I walked I could hear gun shots from the hunters, some far and some uncomfortably close. Trail walking may now necessitate bright clothing.<br />
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<br />Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-35927123253923133632018-09-26T06:13:00.000-02:302018-09-27T05:54:56.765-02:30Fall Birding<br />
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Fall birding brings with it a mix of common, uncommon and rare birds. That is what makes birding during migration so exciting. One never knows what it hiding in the alders just feet away.<br />
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There is no particular order to the photos shared here today as they were taken in a variety of locations on different days. However, that is somewhat fitting as fall birding is like that.<br />
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As birders we bounce about from known hotspots in the hopes of seeing something really nice. Some of these pics have stories and others just represent nice moments.<br />
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Shorebirds show up yearly in the fields in Goulds. One of the nice ones is shown in this series. The first pictures shows a Baird's Sandpiper which decided to fly away just as I arrived at the field. The one and only shot I have of it captured it before its departure. The other was a Buff-breasted Sandpiper. I missed otherl shorebirds that stopped over briefly including a Pectoral and Dunlin. C'est la vie!<br />
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Widgeons are moving back into their usual places.<br />
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This Northern Gannet fly-by at Cape Spear made me do a big double-take. There had recently been a Brown Booby reported in the waters off Newfoundland. That was in my mind when I saw this dark, distant bird fly by. Good thing I got a picture or I would have forever wondered if I had missed a really great bird.<br />
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Black-throated Greens have been quite common around St. John's lately. This is always nice.<br />
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How many birds just get away? Too many, for sure, but not this time. Ethel Dempsey and I were birding near Cappahayden when we spotted a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Straining to get pictures we shot continuously. Then, suddenly, two birds of the same size flew out of the alder and left us with our mouths agape. Two?<br />
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We did not knowingly photography two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. What was the second bird? We left the area unsure and hoping with all of our shots, we might have picked up the other bird without knowing it. Sure enough, when going through my pictures I found three that capture two of these great birds in the same shot. Mystery solved. Not all mysteries get solved by any means.<br />
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Kinglets keep popping out all over the place. Some Ruby-crowned and some Golden-crowned. Always nice to see them.<br />
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Magnolias have been plentiful this fall, looking just as nice in their fall plumage as they do in their spring suit.<br />
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Plentiful is not the word for Red-breasted Nuthatch. They have been abundant! This is a big contrast to the last couple of years.<br />
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Palm Warbler frequent the Avalon typically during migration. Twice this year I had a four-Palm Warbler day. That is unusual.<br />
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Lingering to the very end are the Yellow-rumped Warblers. Long after many other species have left, we can usually count on seeing the Yellow-rump flash by. Note the slanted rain streaks here. That, too, is a added challenge of fall birding in NL. The elements do not make it easy on birders.<br />
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It is not only nice to see them, but they also provide company to the migrating birds. Rule: See a Yellow-rumped Warbler; stick around and look closely for something more exciting with them.<br />
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Savannah numbers, like other sparrow species, are dwindling.<br />
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This nice Stilt Sandpiper showed up at Virginia Lake this fall. It popped in intermittently over several days. This is not typical. It was several years before I saw my first Stilt.<br />
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Often sticking around later than most birds, the Common Yellowthroat can often be found moving around in low bushes and alone.<br />
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White-throated Sparrows are also among the last to leave. A flick of a branch easily alerts birders to their presence.<br />
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It won't be long now until the woods go quiet and we all settle in for a long winter's wait for the warblers to return. Sigh.....Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-58642362390297720362018-09-23T11:56:00.001-02:302018-09-23T12:02:42.934-02:30A Fractured Birding Community - An Opinion Piece<br />
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It was in 2010 I started my journey of birdwatching and sharing my experiences and photos along the way. Since then much has changed in the NL birding community. There were fewer birders, fewer photographers and fewer reports.<br />
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At that time the "go-to" spot to learn about birds seen in the province was https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nf.birds<br />
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As best I can tell this forum was started in 1997 by many of the NF "founding" birders. The site has lived for 21 years offering information on sightings, identification, influencing factors and more related to birding. It has been an extremely useful tool for birders over the years, but its use is waning. While the founding birders remain true to this universal reporting site, others have veered off in new directions. Why fix something that isn't broken, especially when the fix weakens the original structure.<br />
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There are many changes in communications over the years and many new birders are joining the hunt to see the amazing birds that regularly, sporadically and rarely reach our province. These changes should be a good thing, but like much of the internet growth and use, the outcome is not always good.<br />
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There seems to be a greater urgency to find and chase the good birds. There also seems to be less full-on birding in favour of the chase. Why? To what end is this need for instant notification. What is being lost along the way?<br />
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These new communication tools are being employed to fatten lists. As I recall, the rapid communication era began with individual text notifications, eventually growing to group texts. This led to instant congregations pouring into roadways and private yards to get a glimpse of the reported bird.<br />
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Then came eBird, a tool intended to enhance reporting records of migration and bird sightings around the globe. This software soon became the tail wagging the dog. In my mind, eBird began the splintering of the birding community in NL. Groups began to form. There were eBirders, and there were non-eBirders. This program seemed to have started a Cape Spear to Cape Race marathon to chase every new bird reported to add to a year list or a life list. What was once a peaceful, enjoyable activity became a frantic competition to see every bird sighted.<br />
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With an invigorated purpose, birders began to explore new and more rapid ways to communicate. There are individual web accounts, Facebook accounts and WhatsApp messenger with small group implementation. Perhaps each of these methods of notification serves a purpose; perhaps they are exclusive by design or perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.... What ever the purpose, this new direction has usurped the Google group.<br />
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There are some who are not comfortable to report on the NF Birds site. Over the years, others have been happy to make a report on their behalf. The Facebook group is particularly good for new or non-birders who have seen a bird and would like help identifying it. This avenue has led to the reporting of some special birds that may have gone unreported. The Purple Gallinule is one such example. Texting and messaging have provided instant reporting for those who want to jump in their car immediately and speed to the reported bird. To each his own.<br />
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However, all of this diversification in reporting has led to the decline of reporting on NF Birds, a site birders have depended on for 21 years. Many good birds have not been reported on this site lately, and this weakens the birding community. The newly employed, elite notification methods have created a division that has impinged on the original, strong, inclusive sharing nature of the birding community in our province. New birders, who have not seen how in the past the community joined together, could easily think of birding as a competitive sport necessitating being in the right circle to compete. Hmmm...<br />
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Let me not beat around the bush, but say outright what I think: The elitist notification system is having a negative effect on the unification of the NL birding community. The collective birding nature of the province is disappearing. I am an invested birder. Birding is my happy place, but the purist pleasure of birding is unsettled every time I see the collective nature of the birding community being eroded.<br />
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<br />Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-38702605432250851532018-09-10T06:09:00.002-02:302018-09-10T06:09:43.569-02:30Least Flycatcher<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When the usual birding "hotspots" become overcrowded like a Costco parking lot, I have a tendency to go check out less travelled areas. For me, birding is not so much about seeing birds others have been lucky enough to find, but rather "the hunt."<br />
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The time in the woods, the quiet and fresh air are often enough to satisfy me. Yet, I have to say, I really do enjoy finding unexpected birds. After 11,000 steps yesterday and checking many out-of-the-way locations, I heard a lone bird calling. Thought it might be a flycatcher, but not a Yellow-bellied or Alder. Their calls are familiar.<br />
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I flipped through my birding program on my phone and listened to the call of a Least Flycatcher. That was it. As I played the call, out popped this guy! It was a Least Flycatcher.<br />
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Having never seen nor heard one before, I checked the ID before posting. I would have been really disappointed if it turned out to be an Alder. You see, by the time I heard back, I had already finished my celebratory beer:)<br />
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Checking the records on eBird, a Least Flycatcher has not been reported in the area of St. John's since 1996.<br />
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It is this kind of intermittent reinforcement, that keeps me ever vigilant and hopeful as I roam the woods.<br />
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Note: During my many trail walks over the last couple of weeks, I have seen many signs of foxes in the areas. I have also seen two crossing Cape Spear Road. Good to be aware.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-16700126848222400172018-09-07T15:00:00.002-02:302018-09-07T15:00:37.554-02:30Canada Warbler and Orioles<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning, like so many others, I walked my usual trails and checked typical locations. What was different this morning was the presence of a few good birds. Naturally, the day started with two birds getting away. I managed one flight shot. I suppose they are a Blackpoll and a Yellow-rumped. However, I don't say that with confidence.<br />
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I happened upon several good flocks, but it was the one by the Cape Spear cabin that yielded the most and best bird of the day. This Canada Warbler was mixed in with a number of warblers and chickadees.<br />
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There was a bright Yellow Warbler present, but the yellow of the Canada stood out. I followed it through the leaves and hoped it would pop out and give me a moment.<br />
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As you can see, it didn't. Nevertheless, I got enough shots to confirm the ID.<br />
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Since I started a little late this morning, I didn't walk the lower trail at Cape Spear. The number of tourists was growing.<br />
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Instead, I headed up toward the East Coast Trail. On the way up, I saw only a couple of sparrows. I stayed in the trail for about an hour and a half. On my walk down, I got a brief glimpse of a Baltimore Oriole in a tree by the trail. Light was not in my favor. It disappeared into the tree and was gone.<br />
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Yet, there were many sparrows flying around, so I inched my way down the trail. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a tree dripping in orioles. Well, maybe not dripping, but there were four in there at one time. I could not get them all in one picture.<br />
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I don't know what it is about Orioles, but I never seem to get a decent shot. I was really more concerned this morning about getting a shot of every bird. With little time to work with, I thought the bird on the lower left in this shot was a little different from the others. Note: The birds did not linger. In just moments, they moved on and I didn't see them again.<br />
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It is most probable that all four are just drab, first year Baltimore Orioles, but maybe they should be looked at by fresh eyes.<br />
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It is this bird that struck me as being different. Comments are welcome.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-65186132898683976902018-08-20T06:24:00.000-02:302018-08-20T07:53:50.234-02:30The Cape <br />
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Summertime and mornings, two of my favorite things. Put VOWR on the radio, and it just doesn't get much better. As I topped the hill at Cape Spear, this beautiful sunrise greeted me. Odd though, at 6 a.m. the road was busy with cars racing in both directions. I really expected to have some quiet time to view the Orchard Oriole found by Ethel D. a couple of days before. I was astounded to find the parking lot full, and the lookout crowded with about 50 people. Must have been some kind of sunrise service.<br />
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With those numbers of people around, I was not surprised the Orchard was not readily seen. My first try did not yield the bird. However, knowing the bird had been around for a while and seen earlier in the morning, I was not concerned.<br />
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I put the Orchard on hold and went for my morning walk. It was waiting for me when I returned.<br />
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Its bright lemon color was hard to miss in the morning sun. I was lucky to get great views of the bird and able to snap a few shots.<br />
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I think it has been reported this bird is only the fifth sighting of an Orchard Oriole. Two of these have been in the area of Cape Spear. The last sighting was brief, and the bird was on its way.<br />
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This one stayed around allowing many birders to get a look.<br />
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I think it was likely the small berries growing low to the ground at the Cape that made this bird contented to stay awhile.<br />
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Earlier as I birded the trails, I noted a slight uptake in sightings of woodland birds. For a while the woods were extremely quiet.<br />
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It seems the birds are beginning to move around. I got only one shot of this sparrow and not a great look at it, but I believe it to be a Fox Sparrow. Usually, the chip of a Fox is easily identified, but I didn't hear it at all.<br />
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Along the road, I found some tourists looking at this bird. They indicated it was a Hermit Thrush, so I didn't spend much time looking at it. However, as I look at the couple of pictures I took from a distance, I now wonder if this is not the Gray-cheeked Thrush that has been frequenting the area.<br />
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There were other common warblers that crossed my path, but nothing out of the ordinary.<br />
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The bright colors have faded, and the young are joining the flocks. Nice to see. Better look now, because this is the start of the last hoorah. Before we know it, the birds will begin to leave us.<br />
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Notable, were the large numbers of sparrows to be seen. White-throated Sparrows, Savannah's, Swamp and Song Sparrows dotted the area. By mid-morning on the bright August day, the heat and humidity began to parch the air making it hard to linger in my search. Not complaining, mind you. That, too, will be gone too soon.<br />
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Now, off to do some of my other favorite things. A game of tennis and some golf at Clovelly are on docket. Hard to fit everything I enjoy into our short summer.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-46045472284630687822018-08-19T10:50:00.001-02:302018-08-19T10:50:51.851-02:30Bonavista Bound!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With the great find by Alison Mews of the Forked-tailed Flycatcher, numerous birders headed to Bonavista to view it. I joined Ethel D. for an exciting trip. It has been seven years since a Forked-tail Flycatcher has been reported on the island of Newfoundland.<br />
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There were no worries finding the bird. It remained in the same area very actively flitting around from place to place in a 50 yard square area.<br />
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It even flew circles around us and landed right in front of us. How nice.<br />
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The bird looks healthy, showing no signs of wear after itslong trip, probably in rough conditions, to get here.<br />
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Having seen the bird well and photographed it resting, the challenge to capture its flight began.<br />
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It is very difficult to get flight shots of this one. It flew fast and low, always among the tall grass causing many blurry attempts at me shots.<br />
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At one point it abandoned the grass and flew into a rock garden. With less interference, I was able to get sharper images. While the tail shows well, these are not the ideal shots.<br />
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The effort continued to get just the right one.<br />
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Images were improving, but never really yielding just what I wanted. The nice thing is there was no "hot" pursuit of this bird as it just continued to circle the area.<br />
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Staying in one spot and rotating with it offered up the best opportunities.<br />
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Still not getting the shot I wanted, I was not disappointed. This one interestingly show how it uses it fancy tail to maneuver through the tall grass. Very interesting.<br />
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Routinely, it returned to the fence to perch. That is where we left it and moved on.<br />
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It was nice to see this little immature American Pipit sitting on the rocks in Eliston.<br />
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When in Bonavista, it is a must to go the little extra distance to Eliston to view the Puffins breeding on a small island just off shore.<br />
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When we arrived, the birds were mostly on the water and actively feeding. The food they were gathering was not the typical capelin, but a smaller fish.<br />
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Moving on, we explored the Dungeon on the way back. What a beautiful area with rugged landscape and free-range cows and horses. All of that was enhanced by the appearance of a flock of 19 Whimbrel flying around. Nice!<br />
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We finished our day near Come-by-Chance with a great view of this Merlin (probably a juvenile) spotted by Ethel.<br />
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Because of its lightness and plain face, we watched it as long as it would allow.<br />
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It had to be a Merlin, we thought, as we did a mental check of other field marks. This was a really nice bird.<br />
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It cooperated and stayed around for about five minutes before taking off.<br />
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As is said, "All good things must come to an end." With the departure of the Merlin, our day of birding ended, and we headed to St. John's. Yet another nice day in the great outdoors, magnificent scenery and exciting birds.<br />Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-56743523872964330432018-08-02T16:54:00.000-02:302018-08-03T06:14:56.552-02:30Seabird Delight<u><span style="color: #000120;"></span></u><br />
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I have fallen behind in posts as the warm weather lures me outside, just where I want to be. With a combo of play and birding, I have seen some really nice birds.<br />
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Today, I share way too many pictures, but they correspond to the amount of enjoyment I had on Wednesday as I ventured down the shore. Birding along the way, I arrived at Point La Haye around noon. I stayed for a long time with so much to look at.<br />
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Point La Haye is a much longer trip than I typically like to make. The most exciting trips are usually the ones where I have boots on the ground just roaming around. When I got to Point La Haye, I didn't see a bird. "Wow," I thought. "What am I doing here?"<br />
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Determined, I set out for the long walk down the beach. About two-thirds through the sand, a jaeger buzzed me. Relief set in. It wasn't long before I realized I had just seen my first Long-tailed Jaeger. That made the long drive and long walk worthwhile.<br />
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It wasn't until my walk out I saw the same jaeger sitting on the beach. What a nice surprise.<br />
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Soon, it was airborne again along with others.<br />
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Altogether there were six jaegers that eventually showed up.<br />
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Among them were light and dark morph Pomarine Jaeger, both immature and adult.<br />
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For me, as I have only seen very few jaegers, it was not easy to identify them on the spot and even at home when looking closely at the pictures. I believe this to be a Parasitic Jaeger.<br />
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I believe this bird to be an adult Parasitic, however, the tail really doesn't show well in either image.<br />
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Then, there was this one. My brain is breaking down! I think, based on size, pale base below primaries and the heavily barred tail, I am guessing... guessing Long-tailed Jaeger.<br />
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These two, were the easiest. Based on their tail, I believe them to be Pomarine Jaeger.<br />
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This bird was BFFs with the pale Long-tailed Jaeger. The two birds were often sitting together. At times, it seemed this dark bird was being protective of the pale morph. Very interesting to watch.<br />
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I captured several angles of this bird hoping the pictures would confirm it to be yet another Long-tailed Jaeger.<br />
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Do not take any of my identifications to heart. They are the result of flipping through three guides, multiple pictures and a declining perception.<br />
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Trepassey offered up a quick look at a number of shorebirds. Among them are Black-bellied Plovers, White-rumped Sandpipers, Semi-palmated Sandpipers and one possible Sanderling (pale bird in the lower right of pic.) Note the Redknot.<br />
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Mix in an hour gazing at shearwaters and jaegers flying below the light house at Point La Haye and some "warblering" mixed in, it was a birding overload. Having said all of this, I can't fail to mention it was also joyful!<br />
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Now, have a look at the bird in the lower right. It does not really look like a Greater Yellowlegs. I have added two lightened versions of the same picture below this one.<br />
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<br />Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-62086343520527983242018-06-19T08:24:00.001-02:302018-06-19T08:30:35.857-02:30Gould's Birding Summary<br />
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Over the last month I frequently walked the often untrodden trails of Goulds. Many days the weather was miserable so I didn't stay as long as I would have liked.<br />
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According to my Fitbit, during the Goulds' walks, I logged in 83 kilometers. Birding is exercise in disguise. Considering there were many days that were too cold or too rainy keeping me warm and dry at home, 83 kilometers is not bad.<br />
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I watched and listened to the breeding birds returning to their favorite spots to set up home. There is often the arrival of the males first, followed by the females a few days later.<br />
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The singing gets underway and the woods are alive for about a month. It is not the same species singing all this time, but a staggered concert of the different species arriving at different times.<br />
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It is always nice to see the return of color and sound to the drab woods of winter/spring.<br />
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There seem to be more American Redstarts this year. I am seeing them in areas where I have never seen them before.<br />
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Common Grackles are pairing off and nesting in several locations.<br />
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Note: My photos are not in my chosen order because of a finicky feature on BlogSpot. Among the American Redstarts, there are many first-summer males among them. I have seen eight!<br />
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I went back through many years of photos of Redstarts, and I do not have one shot of a first-summer male, until now. For me, this is unusual.<br />
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The above young bird will transition into this stunning black and orange phenom.<br />
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I experienced some interesting bird behaviour along my walks. On one morning, this extremely vociferous Osprey circled overhead me as I walked a trail for nearly 20 minutes. I don't know what was up with this guy, but it did make for an interesting stroll.<br />
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Red Crossbills are plentiful while the White-winged numbers are dwindling.<br />
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I watched as the sparrow species returned in good numbers.<br />
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I listened as the Northern Waterthrush filled the woods with song everywhere I went.<br />
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Cedar Waxwings first showed up at Third Pond and are now actively flycatching at Bidgood Park. Also interesting, I saw several sparrows join in the flycatching.<br />
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The spring plumage is so rich. On the dull, foggy days, the warblers of yellow color are so easy to spot on branches.<br />
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Of course, the males look a lot more spiffy than the females.<br />
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Pic: Out of order. I spent a lot of time scouting areas where swallows may be present. Bidgood Park hasn't yielded the stunning swallow show of previous years. Very few swallows showed up there, and now there are only three Tree Swallows seen regularly.<br />
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Goulds has also hosted some special visitors. Among them is this Gray Catbird. I have heard this bird before, but never seen one.<br />
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I saw it a couple of times, but because I am a morning birder, the sun was always at this back of this bird, making it impossible for me to get any decent shots. I did enjoy the views though.<br />
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This bird is a chatterbox. It is so easy to locate because it has been singing steadily over the last week.<br />
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A surprise visitor to Power;s Road was this American Kestrel. When I first saw it, it was near the road. My car spooked it when I stopped. It flew to this distant tree. I decided to get a shot before shutting off my motor to get a more steady image. The second I turned off the engine, this bird was gone. I stayed awhile, but it didn't return. How did this bird come to be there?<br />
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Now, back to the swallows... It was what I call "birding torture" every time I went to Third Pond to check the swallows. The wind was fierce, the morning temperature was hovering around zero, and the birds were far.<br />
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I tried hard not to let this deter me. I nestled in as close to the brush/trees to block the wind and steady my binoculars as possible and began the challenge of making sense of what I was seeing.<br />
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Over several visits, I was able to see Tree, Barn, and Bank Swallows. I also saw two female and one male Purple Martins on different trips.<br />
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It was tough viewing, but often when I see something that peeks my interest or curiosity, I lose awareness of the elements. I even have to be careful not to fall off a rock, step in water or moose poop!<br />
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On my last visit, I only saw a single Tree and Barn Swallow. They flew out from the south river flow. Terns remain in this site, along with a pesky Merlin.<br />
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The appearance of a Tennessee Warbler was also a "plus." It was a one-day wonder.<br />
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Of course, I had several birds get away without an ID. This is only one of them.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-5013482358841074232018-06-17T07:59:00.000-02:302018-06-17T15:13:31.740-02:30WUNDERBIRD Birdwatching Clothing - A New Piece of Equipment for Me<br />
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Finding suitable clothing to wear when birding is not easy. It has to have pockets, not make noise when you move, be of a colour that will not spook the birds, be comfortable and functional in every way. I recently found just the right hoodie and Tee.<br />
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When my daughter first saw me wearing it, she liked it right away. Form and function are important.. When I told her about all of the features of the shirt, she replied: "That's not just a shirt. That's a piece of equipment." She is right.<br />
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I have added some pics here to illustrate some of the details of the WUNDERBIRD birding attire: There are two front pockets designed to support the binoculars in a high or low position to ease neck strain while birding. A front, double-layered, hand-warming pocket is functional and deep enough to carry items. The hood is designed just for birders. It is snug and constructed so as not to drop in your face when using "opticals." It stays put, no matter how high the wind. That is particularly important here in Newfoundland . The shoulders boast padding for birders who carry scopes or a large tripod-mounted camera.<br />
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The material is UV protected, comfortable, breathable, quick-drying, wrinkle-free and for me, the best feature is that it repels insects. Yesterday, as I birded Third Pond the black flies were swarming. Nothing moved around my body, but zeroed in on my face and head. I decided to put the garment to the test and pulled up the hood. Within seconds, the black flies moved away. That is a major added bonus! I cannot overstate how much I like this product. Note: The sizing is exact.<br />
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Here is the link to the WUNDERBIRD web site: https://wunderbirdworld.com/<br />
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The items listed at that site are quoted in U.S. Dollars, shipped from the U.K. and arrived at my door step on the third day after the order. In Canada, applicable duties and taxes will apply.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-7497550856805347712018-05-31T08:18:00.000-02:302018-05-31T08:18:58.223-02:30Mesmerizing Holyrood Spectacle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every now and then a simple birding trip turns into an adventure or a misadventure. Yesterday rose to the criteria of both. It was a dark, blustery, rain-driven morning when I headed out to Holyrood. When that niggling little voice in the back of my mind about how foolish such a trip was in these conditions, a stronger voice in the frontal lobe of my brain won out. I went. Floating on the water-filled trenches on the highway, I quickly decided to get off the Trans-Canada Highway and take the slower, safer-in-these-conditions, coastal road.<br />
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I stopped at several locations along the way and found Leach's Storm Petrels skirting around the shoreline. I was sure Holyrood would be full. On through the darkness I drove.<br />
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When I arrived at Holyrood, I drove up the old refinery road where I maneuvered my car four times to position it in such a way to face into the wind and driving rain and to keep it from hindering my view of the thousands of petrels swooping around the harbout. This would prove significant later in the morning.<br />
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I adjusted my window several times to close it just enough to reduce the amount of rain coming in and still be able to get a good view of the amazing sight. I guessed about 2000 storm petrels were swirling around the harbout. By 8:30 a.m. the gulls got hungry and began picking off the vulnerable little birds.<br />
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It was around that time the other action picked up. Artic Terns (about two dozen) began floating by. Northern Gannets (about a dozen) began dive-bombing right beside my vantage point. What a show!<br />
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A few kittiwakes appeared in the middle of the harbour fighting the winds. Most birds were staying low.<br />
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Then about 15 Razorbill Murres followed. "Variety is the spice...."<br />
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Then, I was really surprised to see a steady stream of Red Phalaropes fly by. They were in full breeding plumage. I had never seen this before. I was totally captivated. Taking a breather from all of my gawking, I realized the weather was getting even worse. The waves below had grown to high levels sending spray up on my car. The wind sent the rain lashing across my windshield.<br />
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At 9:30 I thought I should head back home before the conditions worsened even more. Buckling up and taking a deep breath, I reluctantly turned the key on the ignition. What? I had left it on! My battery was as dead as it could possibly be. Ugh! I got out of the car and fought the elements to walk to the guard house to see if anyone could help me with a boost. The house was empty. Ran back to my car, now soaking wet.<br />
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Glad to be out of the wind, I sat for a minute to decide whether to call my Autoclub or to try to stop someone to help me. The conditions were too bad for me to ask anyone to take on the elements. Before calling, I took one last look out over the water. It was then, I sighted a different gull flying North. Oh, oh... I grabbed my camera and was able to snap these three shots.<br />
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Once it was gone, I grabbed my phone only to notice there was little battery left on it, and I had no way to charge it. This just gets better and better. I made the call and a service man was coming from Bay Roberts. That was a long way for someone to come for a boost, but that's just the way it was. When they called me back to verify my location, I couldn't remember the name of the road. I described what I could see and directions from the beach.<br />
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The serviceman was worried about driving in the conditions and said it might take a while. I wouldn't scroll through my camera shots because I didn't want to waste the remaining battery on it. That left me unsure of the species of the gull I had seen. Saving my last phone charge, just in case the helper couldn't find me when he got to Holyrood, I returned to my binoculars. Good job they don't need batteries!<br />
I decided to hunker down and wait. Taking a blanket from the trunk, opening a package of hand warmers, drinking my last bit of hot coffee and having a snack (all things good to have in the car,) I waited and watched. The bird show continued to entertain me. I needed a distraction because I was getting pretty cold, and there was no putting the window up. It took nearly an hour and a half for the tow truck to arrive. During that time, I did not see the gull again.<br />
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Because I had a good emergency kit in the car, I didn't get stressed, but I was really glad when help arrived. I wasted no time heading straight to the near Irving to visit their facilities. Finally relieved, I started the long and winding trip home. Home never looked so good!<br />
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There was an element of misadventure in this story, but anyone who has done any birding has experienced similar challenges. The adventure of seeing the beautiful breeding-plumaged <b>Sabine's Gull</b> and all of the other birds in this storm event far outweighed the trials and tribulations.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-82633200071842715472018-05-12T15:03:00.002-02:302018-05-12T15:03:38.164-02:30Purple Gallinule!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a treat! Chris Denine spotted and photographed this bird yesterday. Fortunately, he posted it on the Facebook NL Birdwatching Group.<br />
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That led numerous birders to hit the Waterford Bridge area this morning. It was relocated. What a beautiful bird!<br />
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It would be very easy to miss this bird as it tended to move into the tall grass and stay put for periods of time. To watch it walk as it lifted its large yellow feet through the grass was quite the sight.<br />
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Once when it came out it worked its way down to the waters edge and eventually went into the water before re-entering the tall grass.<br />
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Two similar birds to this Purple Gallinule are the American Coot (seen annually at Quidi Vidi Lake and Virginia Lake) and a Common Moorhen (seen most recently at an artificial pond at Bally Haly Golf Course in St. John's.) Pictures of the Coot and Moorhen can be seen by running a search of previous posts located at the top of this page.<br />
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I set out yesterday morning to have a walk and watch specifically for a Palm Warbler. It turned out better than I expected.<br />
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After only 10 minutes with feet on the ground, a Palm Warbler hopped up out of the trail onto a branch. The trail around Cape Spear was not the place I expected to see one.<br />
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Yet, this great little bird, seeming to be a little tired, stayed around for a good while. Its beautiful yellow glowed in the morning light. Mission accomplished! Now, it was time to do a lot of walking.<br />
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I chose several trails along the side of Blackhead Road. In the distance I saw movement. Not risking losing the bird without an ID, I raised my camera rather than binoculars. It was surprising to see another Palm Warbler sitting on a tree.<br />
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While looking at the distant bird, another Palm flew in and landed on a branch near me. Then, another... What? At one point I had all three in my view at the same time confirming the presence of three. Four Palm Warblers in one day, that is unusual. In addition to these, there have been at least two others reported around St. John's. Nice!Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614636539668251860.post-75305885230524377112018-04-29T08:04:00.000-02:302018-04-29T12:19:58.748-02:30Goulds' Observations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On a glorious Spring morning this week, I walked numerous trails in Goulds. Wow! Could this possibly be April? I gradually peeled away the layers of clothing,. Truly my kind of day.<br />
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As I walked around Third Pond, I was surprised by this Mink that slithered into the water too near me for comfort. It swam a short distance and then made eye contact with me.<br />
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After a short standoff, it started toward me again. Uh.....<br />
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It was with relief that I watched as it turned and began to swim away. This creature was a jumbo Mink. I have never seen one quite to large. When I looked up the average size of this fur-bearer, it is typically 24" at adulthood. This one was bigger than that.<br />
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At Bidgood Park, I was interested in this Osprey that was soaring like an eagle, round and round over a field. Why? Puzzled by this fish-eating bird, I watched until it flew off.<br />
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About ten minutes later it appeared on the horizon and flew right over me. Where had it gone?<br />
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When it got close enough, I realized it was carrying something in its talons. Not a fish.... Pictures revealed it to be a piece of plastic. Plastic, plastic everywhere.<br />
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As it flew over the park, I could only imagine it had been looking for padding for its nest. No time wasted as this species is just returning to its breeding grounds. There must be a nest somewhere south of the park.<br />
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Also seen in Goulds were five Green Comma and one Spring Azure Butterflies. Commas have been out in the area since April 22.Lisa de Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040676635250107265noreply@blogger.com0