Spotted this week, in the neighbourhood of Collins Road, a Rough-legged Hawk. A bird of the Northern Tundra, the rough-legged hawk comes South in wintertime, making this sighting rare. A big bird, the name "rough-legged" refers to the feathers which cover the legs to the base of the toes. One of the hawk's most recognizable traits … Continue reading Bird Watch: Rough Legged Hawk Sighting and Bird Count details
Our man on the binoculars, John Tschopp, shares this report with local bird-watchers: With the big heat over, we get to see some bird activity again. The last of the Hummingbirds are packing up for the trip South. The Canada Geese practice flying in formation. Many birds are feasting on Mountain Ash berries. One morning … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Barred Owls
Thanks to John Tschopp for sharing his August 21 sighting of Common Nighthawks around Anderson Road, near Spiering's Automotive, at 7pm. "A flock of between 20 to 30 birds was feeding madly on flying insects." Here's the lowdown on the common nighthawk, thanks to Wikipedia: The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized [3][4] … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Common Nighthawks
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
