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Birding really does creep up on you. The more I photograph, the more species I discover that I never even knew existed. ...
07/01/2026

Birding really does creep up on you. The more I photograph, the more species I discover that I never even knew existed. Getting this photo was the easy part...figuring out what I'd photographed took a little more digging. I believe this is an American Wigeon (Mareca americana).

American Wigeons breed across much of Canada before migrating thousands of kilometres south for the winter a journey that's pretty incredible for a bird this size.

Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)Those vibrant purple neck sacs aren't just for show. During courtship disp...
06/27/2026

Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)

Those vibrant purple neck sacs aren't just for show. During courtship displays, males inflate them to amplify their calls, producing the distinctive cooing and popping sounds that carry across the prairie.

Even their scientific name reflects this behavior. Tympanuchus comes from the Greek words for "drum" and "neck," a reference to the inflatable air sacs that make these remarkable displays possible.





Male Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) in full courtship display.Fast foot-stomping, raised tail, and those...
06/25/2026

Male Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) in full courtship display.

Fast foot-stomping, raised tail, and those purple neck sacs inflating and deflating as part of the show. The bright yellow combs above the eyes really stand out when they’re in full display like this.

All part of a breeding ritual meant to attract females and outcompete rival males.

I couldn't get over how piercing those bright yellow eyes are in person. That dramatic "mascara" look isn't just for sho...
06/23/2026

I couldn't get over how piercing those bright yellow eyes are in person. That dramatic "mascara" look isn't just for show. It's actually part of what makes Short-eared Owls such effective hunters.

Unlike most owls, they often hunt over open fields during the day. The dark feathers around their eyes help reduce glare, allowing them to spot the slightest movement of prey in the grass without being blinded by the sun.

Short Eared Owl: Asio flammeus
06/21/2026

Short Eared Owl: Asio flammeus

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