Recent Canatara Arrivals!

I saw my first Canatara Great Blue Heron of the year on March 26th. Sitting at the water edge watching for food, is a common position in which to find this species. 

Herons will have competition for food from other predators including a Bald Eagle perched high over Lake Chipican recently. Osprey have returned this week and enjoy the same fish menu!

Northern Flickers have been migrating through the area. Some will choose Canatara for their summer home, while others will stop for a rest and a meal or two before continuing their journey.

Red Admirals overwinter as adults but usually not in Ontario. We found this individual on April 4th, indicating that it overwintered nearby. 

A Solitary Common Loon headed north from Canatara towards Lake Huron and beyond!

We are daily finding Eastern Phoebes in the park. Although it has been cool, in sunny, sheltered areas insects are flying, providing needed food for these insect eaters.

Insects are also the main source of food for Golden-crowned Kinglets. If you look closely, a long-legged arthropod was captured by this bird.

Red-winged Blackbirds have been back for several weeks but I liked the water reflection as this one has a drink!

The iridescent feathers of a Common Grackle are vivid as it sits in the sunshine. From a distance, they appear to be black.