As the year comes to a close it is time to reflect on some of my birding highlights of 2011.
An elusive winter visitor that can be challenging to get photos of,
… this Long-eared Owl provided a few good opportunities.
After a few unsuccessful attempts for this rare visitor to British Columbia,
… I eventually did manage a few shots of this Chestnut-sided Warbler.
Another addition to my list this year was a Red Knot.
Hardly a great photo, but nice to finally get one and see this shore bird.
Having photos of a juvenile bird,
… I had a chance to get this adult Bar-tailed Godwit while roosting with some Plovers.
From a birding perspective,
… I believe this was the only Buff-breasted Sandpiper sighted in Boundary Bay this fall migration.
After a few years of waiting,
… I finally managed to get close to a Sharp-tailed Sandpiper down on the beach.
And to finish what has been another great year,
… the bird that got me started with birding and bird photography make a return in 2011.
Happy New Year!