East of the Great Plains, an interesting variety of migrant White-crowned Sparrows can be observed. Some birds are “classic” examples of their respective subspecies; leucophrys to the east, gambelii to the west, but many migrants throughout this broad geographic area show intermediate characters. Continue reading White-crowned Sparrows in the East →

Fall is a superb time of year to enjoy Red-tailed Hawks. By early-mid October, the first of many northern breeders descend upon southern Ontario. These northern birds are richly colored throughout and generally have heavy-duty blackish belly bands (some examples showcasing a near-solid “vest”). Continue reading “Northern” Red-tailed Hawks →