Chestnut-sided Warbler

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!

I have been holding off posting for a few days as I wanted to start off another month with something new. As this is a photo blog, a picture is usually a good idea. The bird in question is a Chestnut-sided Warbler. As is the norm more often than not with bird photography, it may take more than one attempt. While I saw the bird on my first visit,

… it was not until this afternoon it came down low and close enough.

The Chestnut-sided Warbler is not usually seen west of Alberta,

… and is a rare visitor to British Columbia and the Lower Mainland area.

This particular bird has been in the Camosun Bog area of Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver for about a week now.

It has been providing great views for local birders and photographers. So, with a little patience, I get to start off another month with a new addition to the photo list.

Tag: Chestnut-sided Warbler

Birding Highlights Of 2011