Golden-crowned Sparrow. Victoria, British Columbia.
About a month remains before these birds depart for their breeding grounds. Molt is well underway, and some are beginning to sing.
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Yellow-winged Blackbird. Santiago, Chile.
The yellow-winged blackbird (Agelasticus thilius) flashes its bright yellow wing patches during displays—like built-in “signal flags” to impress rivals and attract mates!
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Spotted Towhee. Victoria, British Columbia.
Many adults have striking red eyes, which may help with mate attraction and territorial displays.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler. Osoyoos, British Columbia.
They are among the first migratory warblers to appear in early spring (March/April) and are often the last to leave in the fall.
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Northern Flicker. Victoria, British Columbia.
A unique North American woodpecker that breaks the mold by foraging for ants on the ground, using a 2.5-inch tongue to feast on thousands at once.
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Wood Duck. Victoria, British Columbia.
Getting ready for nesting, most birds in our area are paired off and boxes have been claimed. Soon there will be little wood chips swimming around.
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Bald Eagle. Victoria, British Columbia.
A bald eagle can fly up to 160 km/h when diving!
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I just got back from a 7-day birding trip in Guatemala. Managed to find 210 species of which 37 were lifers. The most rewarding find was a Horned Guan, on the last day, just 30 minutes before having to set off on a 4 hour drive to the airport.
Rufous-collared Sparrow
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Purple Martin. Victoria, British Columbia.
For centuries, people have put up martin houses and gourds, and the birds gradually shifted from natural tree cavities to artificial homes.
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Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Dunlin, and American Wigeon. Victoria, British Columbia.
It was just by chance that the Dunlin photobombed this mixed flock of waterfowl.
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Chilean Mockingbird. Santiago, Chile.
Did you know there are 16 species of mockingbird in the world? That’s a lot of mocking!
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American Robin. Victoria, British Columbia.
Did you know, birds have no idea that we change the clocks or why. Apparently we didn’t know why either as we have just changed our clocks for the last time in BC.
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Hooded Merganser. Victoria, British Columbia.
Did you know they nest in tree cavities? They rely on cavities created by large woodpeckers, heart rot, and natural cracks for nest sites.
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Dusky Grouse. Sheep River, Alberta.
It’s that time of year again and time for these birds to get their groove on.
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Great Gray Owl. Osoyoos, British Columbia.
All feathers, no fuss. The largest owl in North America by measurement, but third largest by mass, skeletal size, and bone density.
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Marbled Godwit. Victoria, British Columbia.
Some Marbled Godwits migrate over 3,000 km (1,800+ miles) nonstop from the Canadian Prairies to the coasts of Mexico and the southern U.S. on a single flight.
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Great Blue Heron. Victoria, British Columbia.
Soaking up a bit of morning sun on a crisp February morning. Breeding plumes showing well as nesting season rapidly approaches.
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Barred Owl. Victoria, British Columbia.
Pre-1940: only e. North America
1940s–60s: crossed prairies
1970s–80s: entered interior BC
1990s: reached coast
2000s: Vancouver Island
2010s–present: province-wide
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American Robin. Victoria, British Columbia.
Robins have started singing, getting ready for the first nest attempt of the season. In a good year, some birds have four successful broods!
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Wood Duck. Victoria, British Columbia.
Nice light at the local duck pond today. A sunny day in February is a pleasant reprieve from the winter rains.
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Osprey, Glaucous-winged Gull, American Crow.
Monday again! How do you feel?
Ahead of the pack but being chased! Middle of the pack, chasing and being chased! Back of the pack chasing!
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Bald Eagle. Victoria, British Columbia.
Spring is in the air. Birds are paired up and taking to their nests for another season.
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Definitely a Monday.
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Black Vulture. Concepción, Chile.
Black vultures don’t have a voice box (syrinx), so they can’t sing or call. Instead, they communicate using:
• 🫁 Hisses and grunts
• 👀 Body posture
• 🪽 Wing spreading
• 😠 Aggressive stares
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Spotted Towhee. Victoria, British Columbia.
Many adults have striking red eyes, which may help with mate attraction and territorial displays.
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Marbled Godwit. Victoria, British Columbia.
Some Marbled Godwits migrate over 3,000 km (1,800+ miles) nonstop from the Canadian Prairies to the coasts of Mexico and the southern U.S. on a single flight.
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Great Blue Heron. Victoria, British Columbia.
Soaking up a bit of morning sun on a crisp February morning. Breeding plumes showing well as nesting season rapidly approaches.
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Greater Coucal. Debarawewa Lake, Sri Lanka.
Females mate with multiple males, and males do most of the parenting. After mating, the male builds the nest, incubates eggs, and raises chicks almost entirely on his own.
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Barred Owl. Victoria, British Columbia.
Pre-1940: only e. North America
1940s–60s: crossed prairies
1970s–80s: entered interior BC
1990s: reached coast
2000s: Vancouver Island
2010s–present: province-wide
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
American Robin. Victoria, British Columbia.
Robins have started singing, getting ready for the first nest attempt of the season. In a good year, some birds have four successful broods!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026