CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography
Birding in British Columbia, Canada
It was overcast, but the rain held off for the most part this afternoon. It was a small crowd again this Sunday at Reifel. Not much happening on the birding front either.
Fortunately this Northern Saw-whet Owl was roosting in the open along the east dyke trail. They had been noticeably absent for just over a week, so it was good to see one again. It was the highlight for most of the visitors today while it snoozed the afternoon away.
Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!
Lincoln’s Sparrow from a brief walk while the turkey was cooking.
There was a light drizzle and it was starting to get foggy when heading out to volunteer at Reifel. On arriving the parking lot was fairly empty, but that is to be expected this close to Christmas. Some of the regular birders and volunteers were also helping out with the Ladner Christmas bird count today. While a little on the gloomy side, I still tried to get a few photos. While watching the sparrows for something out of the ordinary,
… I managed this Dark-eyed Junco,
… and a Fox Sparrow along the east dyke trail.
Then at the junction of the inner display ponds this Lincoln’s Sparrow. As none were seen when they did the count here earlier today, this one got added to the tally. I did get another glimpse of my current nemesis, the Swamp Sparrow, but still no photo.