Rough-Legged Hawks
It’s not often that I get to see rough-legged hawks, so it’s always quite a treat. As far as local…
Author: Melissa Alves
Barred Owls
This particular post is long overdue. Barred Owls are a frequent subject of mine, and definitely one of my favourite…
Rufous Hummingbirds
Each spring, Britsh Columbia welcomes back little orange dynamos known as Rufous Hummingbirds. These hummingbirds come all the way from…
Barred Owl Baby Watch 2022
Owls are a captivating subject for most birders, with baby owls being a particular delight to find. This year, I…
Pacific Wren
The Pacific Wren has somehow managed to be one of the loudest birds in the woods as well as one…
Pied-Billed Grebes
There are certain birds that give me dinosaur vibes more than others, and pied-billed grebes are definitely one of them.…
Mallard Ducks
Mallard ducks are high on the list for recognizable ducks species. They can be found throughout North America, Europe, parts…
Bald Eagles
Bald Eagles are one of the most recognizable eagle species out there, especially in North America. The white head, contrasting…
Lesser Snow Geese
Each winter, the Lesser Snow Geese travel all the way from Wrangel Island, Russia and the Arctic to winter in…
Golden-Crowned Kinglets
My Fall 2021 obsession is these small, flighty birds known as golden-crowned kinglets. Unfortunately, I have only been able to…
Cedar Waxwings
I’m a little bit obsessed with cedar waxwings. I first saw them in a field guide, and immediately knew I…
Great Blue Herons
When I think of my little corner of the world, great blue herons come to mind. There can be seen…
Eastern Kingbirds
Eastern kingbirds: the unassuming bully of open wetlands and grasslands. Learn how this flycatcher climbed to the top and became king.
Western Tanagers
Never in a million years would I think that I would get to see a bird as stunning as western…
Bonaparte’s Gull
I was hanging out at the beach looking for something other than seagulls, but couldn’t resist how cute this small…
Downy Woodpeckers
Downy woodpeckers are one of the cutest woodpeckers around, no contest. While they are quite wide-spread in North America, I…
White-Crowned Sparrows
White-crowned sparrows are fairly common in my area, but they’re still one of my favourite birds to watch. Seeing them…
Black-Capped Chickadees
There was a point in time where black-capped chickadees were my goal bird. Not because they’re that interesting or rare,…
Asian Small-Clawed Otters
There’s few things as cute as otters. Read all about the smallest otters, the Asian small-clawed otter in this edition of Friday Facts.
Wood Ducks
What do you get when you mix a wood duck and fireworks? Firequakers. But seriously, there’s no competition — wood…