Tag: Spotted Towhee

Pileated Woodpecker

Off to an early start this morning getting to Reifel as soon as they opened. Being the second one in it would be quiet people wise for a short while, which is good from a photography perspective. The weather was good and I was looking forward to a productive walk. Alas, in spite of the favourable conditions, it was fairly quiet on the birding front.

Song Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Spotted Towhee

A couple of the regulars did pause and strike a pose for me.

After a couple of laps on the inner trails I was headed back along the east dyke when I came across several visitors stopped along the path.

Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker

The subjects of their attention were a couple of Pileated Woodpeckers.

Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker

They were busy drumming away at the trees next to the trail.

Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker

They did not seem concerned about the gathering people in the least,

Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker

… and put on a good show for everyone that took time to stop and admire them.

Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker

This duo was definitely the highlight of my day and likely that of a few others as well.

Another Flycatcher for the List

This afternoons walk was to Reifel. The plan was to check for some of the more elusive and camera shy warblers again.

Spotted Towhee
Spotted Towhee

I started off down the east dyke trail and came across this Spotted Towhee which struck a pose for me. So I had to stop and take a photo.

On reaching the northeast corner I could see lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers moving in the trees. I set up on a trail leading down to a blind overlooking Ewan Slough, watched and listened. It was not long before I could hear a couple of Wilson’s Warblers calling on either side of the path. One of the more elusive warblers I was hoping to get. While waiting to see if they would come out in to the open,

Hammond's Flycatcher
Hammond's Flycatcher

… this flycatcher flew in instead.

Hammond's Flycatcher
Hammond's Flycatcher

A Hammond’s Flycatcher, which is a new addition to my photo list.

Wilson's Warbler
Wilson's Warbler

One of the Wilson’s Warblers did pop out briefly a couple of times.

Wilson's Warbler
Wilson's Warbler

But still not as close and clean a shot as I would like to try and get.

Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker

Also hanging the same corner were this Downy Woodpecker,

Purple Finch
Purple Finch

… and what I believe to be a Purple Finch. If I am wrong on this one, someone will likely let me know. There was also a Pine Siskin around, but no good photo ops.