CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography
Birding in British Columbia, Canada
While there was not a lot of photo opportunities on today’s walk, there were a couple. On the cute side,
… were these Mallard ducklings nestled in the tall grass.
Then I also happened to notice this Rufous Hummingbird returning to the same area,
… and managed to catch it while roosting briefly on a branch.
A nice afternoon and good crowd at Reifel when I showed up to help out on the trails this afternoon.
The highlight today was a Rufous Hummingbird nest along the centre dyke trail. It was on an evergreen branch overhanging the slough visible from the lower inside trail. Another volunteer and myself spent the whole afternoon there with a scope and camera set up. With two young in the nest being fed, it was the source of much entertainment.
This video actually turned out better than any of my still shots.
A half decent day at Reifel this afternoon and I was surprised to hear the White-throated Sparrow was still around just beyond the entrance. While looking for it,
… this Rufous Hummingbird was frequenting a nearby tree top.
The White-throated Sparrow eventually popped out providing a brief photo opportunity.
The news of the day though was in regards to the Sandhill Cranes. After the passing last winter of the long time breeding male, the female has taken a new mate.
The new Sandhill Crane pair are using the same nesting site and the first egg appeared yesterday. This should put new arrivals sometime around Mother’s Day.