I decided I’d bird. Specifically, I’d duck and gull. Wasn’t going to, but a Big Year demands it. When I scrutinize my Big Year list thus far, I’m pleased. Numerically, I won’t reveal where I’m at. I don’t count my chickens. Just my waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, gulls. My tally isn’t bad for February’s end.
Great photos James! Anyone who thinks Seagulls aren't smart hasn't seen them drop a clam or shellfish to get it to crack. I'll be glad to get back out birding soon.
Awesome images and encounters James. That's an amazing variety. I have never seen gulls do that clam/shellfish drop before. I will be keeping an eye out this year.
We're getting more Ring-billed Gulls, Mallards, and Canada Geese show up by the day here in the Ottawa area. I'll be focusing on the Ring-billed Gulls this Spring - I will try and get some photos and sightings of their nesting colonies along the Ottawa River between Ontario and Quebec. Happy birding!
I love ducks and can watch them all day. I saw my first pintail this year, love them. No scaups yet!
Great photos James! Anyone who thinks Seagulls aren't smart hasn't seen them drop a clam or shellfish to get it to crack. I'll be glad to get back out birding soon.
Awesome images and encounters James. That's an amazing variety. I have never seen gulls do that clam/shellfish drop before. I will be keeping an eye out this year.
We're getting more Ring-billed Gulls, Mallards, and Canada Geese show up by the day here in the Ottawa area. I'll be focusing on the Ring-billed Gulls this Spring - I will try and get some photos and sightings of their nesting colonies along the Ottawa River between Ontario and Quebec. Happy birding!