More Things With Wings!

Thanks to their beautiful markings, warblers are sometimes called the "butterflies of the birding world" and are known for their long distance migrations. (Cornell Lab, All About Birds) We eagerly anticipate the arrival of more of these colourful birds to join the Yellow-rumped Warblers, found in Canatara today.

The Eastern Bluebird is sometimes called the "Bluebird of Happiness". They make me smile whenever I see one and they have started nest building in the park again. 

(Male in top photo, female above.)

Osprey were spotted fishing in Canatara Park this week. They return to the same breeding location every year and we have noticed improvements to last year's nest structure.

Turkey Vultures are moving through in large numbers. They are majestic but unsteady while soaring. Their teetering flight with very few wingbeats is characteristic. (Cornell Lab, All About Birds.)

The Great Blue Heron has been a regular at the flooded bench. 

Maybe he likes to keep his feet dry???

Water droplets after the rain.

A tiny, dewy spider web suspended in the catkins.