On Monday, October 29th, while browsing Windy.com and Tropicaltidbits, I decided that it’d be a good idea to head to the south shore of Prince Edward County in search of “Big Game” birds; i.e. fall rarities. Continue reading Fall birding in Prince Edward County
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Peregrine Falcon hunting a Merlin
This morning (18 October 2018) I witnessed a breathtaking, long-winded chase overtop the crashing waves of the Ottawa River. I was viewing from near the lighthouse at Dick Bell Park. For nearly one minute (estimate) a juvenile Peregrine Falcon was slicing and dicing its way ever closer toward a succulent meal… Continue reading Peregrine Falcon hunting a Merlin
Cackling Geese in the East
In 2004 Cackling Geese were formally split from Canada Geese, and since then, birders have been keeping an eye out for them. This ID challenge is very much like a birders version of “Where’s Waldo?”
Winter Finch Forecast for 2018-19
The Sunlit Edge
By late-September/early-October, temperatures generally drop quite a bit overnight and do not rise again until mid to late morning. For early morning birding, look for edge habitat that is sunlit; these areas are warmer, drier, and usually, have plenty of insect activity. Continue reading The Sunlit Edge
Fall Waterfowl in the Ottawa Valley
Below are Line Graphs illustrating the frequency of observations of various species of waterfowl here in the Ottawa Valley. I selected the following counties to be included in the analysis: Ottawa, Leeds & Grenville, Lanark, Renfrew, and Prescott & Russell. The study years are from 2010 to 2018. Enjoy! Continue reading Fall Waterfowl in the Ottawa Valley
Book your hotel rooms early to avoid disappointment!
Hi everyone,
A reminder that it’s a good idea to book your hotel rooms early, such as during the summer months, to avoid disappointment 🙂
Looking forward to birding with you this Fall!
EOB’s Featured Header Photos
Many of my clients are excellent photographers, and I’d like to showcase their work. I will now be featuring their photography on my website, posting their photos as my header photos. See below for a run-down of the past header photos! Continue reading EOB’s Featured Header Photos
Shorebirds in breeding plumage: an Achilles heel!?
I will start by saying that I absolutely love birding. Perhaps what I love most about it is that there is no ceiling to the limit of knowledge one can acquire throughout one’s lifetime. I will forever be a student of bird identification, and this mindset keeps me wide open to receiving feedback; Continue reading Shorebirds in breeding plumage: an Achilles heel!?
Eastern Ontario Woodpecker Drums
If you’ve been out for a walk in the woods lately, you may have heard woodpeckers drumming. We have just entered the main drum period for many species, which typically occurs between February and June. Continue reading Eastern Ontario Woodpecker Drums