Mostly Wings!

Despite the cool weather, spring is springing forward! We found hundreds of tadpoles in a vernal pond recently. Because it was in an upland area, they are likely American Toad tadpoles. Tadpoles are difficult to identify to species at this age.

American Goldfinch in breeding colours.

A Bald Eagle, approximately 4 years of age (head is not fully white yet), watches over Lake Chipican in Canatara Park.

Meowing sounds in the forest can often be attributed to the Gray Catbird!

A busy Muskrat carried green leaves back to the lodge for consumption.

A Raccoon wasn't bothered by us standing behind a fallen log as it searched for food in a wet area.

Usually Turkey Vultures soar high over Canatara. This individual made a lot of noise as its wings banged into branches in a landing attempt. I noticed a foul smell in the area. Perhaps it was zeroing in on a meal!

An elegant looking White-crowned Sparrow visited our backyard recently!

It is a distant photo, but we saw a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers stop by during migration. They have nested in the park in recent years, but the favourite tree is no longer standing.

American Redstart

Least Flycatcher

Warbling Vireo

Looking forward to more birds showing up this week!