Big and Small Winged Things!

The "resident" Red-tailed Hawk continues to be tolerant of people. I was watching some Golden-crowned Kinglets high in a tree when I realized this fellow was just above my head. They are the second largest member of the Buteo genus of hawks. (broad, rounded, wings and short, wide tail) Cornell Lab, All About Birds

We continue to see Sandhill Cranes flying overhead. These 3 were headed toward Michigan when Deryl snapped this photo.

The iridescent colours of the Common Grackle shine at Sarnia Bay.

A Brown Creeper probes into crevices and picks at loose bark with their slender, downcurved bills, looking for insects to eat. They are sparrow-sized, or smaller. Cornell Lab, All About Birds.

Can you see the Brown Creeper on the tree bark? They can be a difficult bird to find at times!

Canada Geese and Mallards continue to make me laugh. I see them in the strangest places. Perhaps these two are "smarter representatives" of their species and realize there is safety in trees?