Category Archives: birds

  Two adult Turkey Vultures visited the waters near my home. While they tolerated my presence when I took pictures, it wasn’t until the next day that I finally figured out what they were doing there. They were feeding on … Continue reading →

  Starlings are an invasive species which were released in New York in the 1890s and have since spread across the continent. Certainly, they are found at the south end of Kootenay Lake, but their numbers on the West Arm … Continue reading →

  Nearly two weeks ago, I spotted a Townsend’s Warbler at the entrance of Kokanee Creek Park. OK, this is the season when this warbler is here. It seems to be collecting some nesting material. A day later and many … Continue reading →

  Eagles have returned to the nest and have produced one chick. Rapidly growing, now the chick looks almost as large as the adult, but is dark brown, being fed, and still lacks all its feathers and its skill to … Continue reading →

  I might not have realized what was going on had I not seen it before: Five years ago, I watched the rape of a new mallard mother. Curiously, yesterday’s altercation took place within meters of the previous location, but … Continue reading →

  The White Pelican is a big bird — it is probably the biggest bird we get. Mind you, the Trumpeter Swan is a bit heavier, but a tad smaller. Although we get the Trumpeter Swan with far greater frequency, … Continue reading →

  Mountain Bluebirds have been with us for a short time now, but they do not appear to be as numerous as last year.  So far I have only seen the male. Maybe it is the cold weather.  Hopefully, they’ll … Continue reading →

  The Crossbills are still at the Park. This White-winged Crossbill is a female.