Sunday, July 29, 2012

Osprey - juvenile takes flight

mmmm this is a great nest

had enough of it - yikes I am flying

duck


Proud and free



This nest is just to small for the two of us.

Osprey - A juvenile and adult.

This is a very long story and for Janice to tell.  Enjoy a few photos.
back on nest

Why stay on nest when I can flyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy




take off

Adult comes in for a look

How many times do I tell you to not land on the wires - come back to the nest now


look at the adult wings
Love this shot

visiting osprey from another nest.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Red-necked Grebe - Young bird still being fed by parents July 21 2012

Janice and I were at the harbour today watching this sweet young grebe
Too too cute
This young Red-necked grebe drifted right towards us.







Try out for the olympics


The reflections and still water were beautiful today.
Enjoy - lots more to come

Common Tern - love is in the air July 21, 2012

Janice and I went to Bronte Harbour today and saw a pair of Common Terns.
Love the sound of the common tern


And so did the female



As love was in the air



and the screaming continues

Purple Martins, adult and juveniles in the marsh July 21, 2012

Such a thrill today to see Purple Martins in a marsh.  On the branches, flying, feeding
and colouring




Purple Martin adult feeding young


and they never stopped screaming


Unexpected thrill of the day

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Red-necked Grebe on the nest with four eggs.

The nest is in a tire at a boat marina.  Charlotte and i sat on the rocks and watched them even in the rain.  People told us that she had 3 eggs hatch and only the one baby survived.  Lets hope they all survive the second clutch.
carefully stepping around the 4 eggs


She went off the nest for no more than 2 minutes then right back
We did not see her eat the whole time we were there



Carefully sitting down

Male and Female Grebe