Life Bird in Lambton!

An off-course, Pacific Loon has made the Sarnia Bay a rest and feeding stop during spring migration. Many birders have "flocked" to the waterfront over the past several days to get a glimpse of this beautiful bird in breeding plumage. He swims surprisingly close to shore and is very photogenic!

The grey colour in the head will shine depending upon the angle of the sun. Social Media helped us find this bird. A friend currently living in New Brunswick, noticed a photo of the bird on Facebook taken by a non-birder. When he realized none of the local birders had reported it on ebird, he sent me a message. Deryl and I immediately went to look for it and made a quick find! Many thanks, Eric for looking out for us Lambton County birders!!

The Red-headed Woodpecker pair have returned to the same nesting spot in Canatara for the 3rd year in a row! 

Yesterday one of the adults hunted for food close to the 

ground, making him easier to photograph.

We believe Osprey from 2 different nesting locations are shopping for groceries in Lake Chipican. The bright orange colour of the goldfish must make for easy target practice!

                            

Gulls are known as pirates of the sky as they often steal food from other 

predators. He didn't have any luck grabbing the Osprey's golden prize.

A Nashville Warbler is busy hunting for insects to eat. Warbler migration 

continues to be very slow. We are still awaiting the arrival of many species.  

This Tree Swallow reminds me of a dog trying to get through

 a door while holding a stick that is just too long!

We found an adult Double Crested Cormorant with his "double crests" visible this morning. It is the first time I remember noticing this feature and after some quick research learned that the crests are only visible during breeding season on adult birds.

And with this picture I hope we all can be with family and 

friends soon, just like these Coromorant buddies in a tree!