I am a bird-nerd: a guest post by Veronica Woodruff (that will make you want to be a bird-nerd too)

I'm a bird nerd. And I am afraid it’s getting worse. This year I paid for my first guided bird tour while on a winter vacation in Mexico. And although I loved the beautiful local species like the Vermillion Flycatcher, my favourite part was seeing Canadian species also on vacation: Northern Cardinals, Great Blue Heron, … Continue reading I am a bird-nerd: a guest post by Veronica Woodruff (that will make you want to be a bird-nerd too)

Seasonal Observations: Sharp-Shinned Hawk

Local birder John Tschopp keeps a close eye on the winged things of Pemberton, sharing his sightings with other keen ornithologists. He was able to confirm for us that "Grumpy" (as shared on Feb 23 here at the Almanac) is a Great Horned Owl. And shares another sighting with us, of the sharp-shinned hawk. We … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Sharp-Shinned Hawk