Weekend Birds

The Tufted Titmice at the Pinery were interested in our food, but not in hand feeding. 

I had never thought about the difference between male and female White-breasted Nuthatches before.  This picture shows the closest bird, a female, with a grey head. The male on the other hand has a dark head.  I learn something new every day!

The Chickadees squabbled amoungst themselves and the other species when waiting impatiently for their turn at the seed.

We headed to South-east Lambton County today in hopes of finding a Golden Eagle.  Mosside Line was beautiful with the fresh snowfall.

We stopped to check out the many Mourning Doves perched on stalks of corn.

When they made a quick departure, we noticed the reason for their distress; the Golden Eagle was near!

Just ahead we spotted a Northern Harrier take off from a road side tree.

We then headed west along Bentpath Line to the St. Clair River where we found lots of ducks at Sombra, including this Redhead who was resting on the shore.

An American Wigeon, a first of the year for us, was a highlight. We also managed to find a pair of White-winged Scoters in the river and many duck and gull species.