Deryl's "Green" Bird Year!

During 2022, Deryl is attempting a "Green Big Year". Any birds on his Lambton County list will be obtained without the use of fossil fuel powered transportation. He will travel by self-powered transportation throughout the City of Sarnia and possibly beyond. Weather conditions even permitted a birding trip via Cross-country Skis in February!

We are grateful to live so close to Canatara Park, a 300+ acre park consisting of forest, meadow, a small lake, and Lake Huron shoreline. The different habitats allow for a large diversity of bird life, all of which are within walking distance! One of his first birds of the New Year was a Hermit Thrush. A pair of thrushes made the choice to stay in Canatara this winter.

On January 16, during a lull from snowstorms, Deryl rode his bike to the Suncor Trail and found a Wood Duck, among other species.

Wood Duck

Since January 1, 2022, he has walked 117.2 kilometres, snowshoed 4 km, and cross-country skied 5 km. Bike riding has earned him another 62 km of exercise! Total: 188.2 kilometres!

Some of the winter species that he has found include a Northern Saw-whet Owl...

Snow Goose, blue-phase

Harlequin Duck

Gadwall

Common Redpoll

He is enjoying tackling the green year, but is becoming impatient with the winter weather, even though I remind him we do live in Canada! He has found an impressive 79 species since January 1st! Some species are currently in Lambton County but are just out of reach. He, along with many others, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring!!