Sunday, December 19, 2010

Osprey.


Photo was taken in Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Monday, December 6, 2010

European Starling.( Sturnus vulgaris)

European Starling.( Sturnus vulgaris) Introduced to Noth America in 1890, First seen in British Columbia in 1905.

Introduced to Noth America in 1890, First seen in British Columbia in 1950.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

White-Crowned Sparrow.



The Sparrows is small bird with mostly gray plumages.
The White-Crowned Sparrow is also gray but has a brown back and wings. It is so named because of a white and black striped crown.
It's a common summer residents and breeds across northern North America. The White-Crowned Sparrow is less common in the winter and can be found  in the lowlands, specially in agricultural areas.
Habitats: Shrubby woodland, parks, cities. Farms are preferred in winter. 
Song of the White-crowned Sparrow: In the call of the White-Crowned Sparrow some people seem to hear phrases like  “See me, pretty, pretty me”  (http://www.birdnote.org/birdnote-transcript.cfm?id=215 ). I don't know about all that. All I can hear, is a " Song of Love "  which is performed by little gorgeous bird.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Bald Eagle.

Bald Eagle

This photo was taken at the West Dyke in Richmond, BC, Canada. A pair of Bald Eagles has nested there for a long time, The nest is pretty close to a trail and you can see them almost all time.
Bald Eagle Lifts the Spirits of the Nation in Kane Miller Civil War Picture Book