The Bow Valley has been lit up by a flood of migrating passerines throughout August, and while I’m hoping to find more during September, I thought I’d post a collection of some of my favourite birds.
This Canada Warbler was only the third eBird record ever in Banff County.
Magnolia Warblers are fairly unusual here too.
Something about Ravens has always attracted me, and when I found this one at Vermillion Lakes, I couldn’t resist photographing it. Not really a fall bird, but it can take the place of the two Stilt Sandpipers, which I failed to get good pictures of.
Warbling Vireos are all over the place. (click to enlarge)
Kingbirds are turning up too, amongst the flocks of robins.
And there’s still a few youngsters scattered throughout, like this immature Yellowthroat.
And finally, the Yellow Warblers are all but departed, but I did manage to get this female a week or two back.
Here’s hoping for more fall rarities as we progress into September, and with it, shorebird season!
These are terrific images, Ethan. Well done!
These photos are absolutely delightful! That one of the raven is fantastic, he’d make a good Hallowe’en character. He’s even got a beard.