Sunday, 16 September 2012

Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) 30th Annual Convention

Merlin Flying over Lake Ontario in Presqu'ile Provincial Park, chasing Black-bellied Plovers.
A single Merlin was seen flying over Gull Island, alarming (and actually chasing) many of the shorebirds on shore, mostly the Black-bellied Plovers.

Large flock of American Pipits migrating along the shores of Lake Ontario in Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
Large flocks of American Pipits were observed migrating along the shores of Lake Ontario.

Black-capped Chickadee was just landing on this green feeder in a backyard of a cottage within Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Ontario.
Black-capped Chickadee was just landing on this green feeder in a backyard of a cottage within the park.

White-breasted Nuthatch very close perching on a branch in Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
This White-breasted Nuthatch was approaching me very closely in that same backyard as I was taking this photograph.

I was very lucky to have snapped this single shot of a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird right beside me as it was sipping nectar from a beautiful orange flower.

Pretty butterfly on a pretty purple flower
Butterfly experts - what species is this?

Baby Snapping Turtle seen in Brighton Constructive Wetland in Ontario.
The only survivor of many eggs predated by a raccoon, this baby Snapping Turtle just managed to survive - hopefully it will continue to live a long life, unlike many other turtles of this species.

6 Mute Swans (2 adults, 1 sub-adult, 3 immatures) in the Brighton Constructive Wetland.
6 Mute Swans (2 adults, 1 sub-adult, 3 immatures) in the Brighton Constructive Wetland.

Yellow-rumped Warbler flying in Presqu'ile Provincial Park.
A Yellow-rumped Warbler flying down to a lower branch.

Black-throated Green Warblers were abundant in Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Ontario.
Black-throated Green Warblers were abundant today.

Because visitors to Presqu'ile PP feed these foxes, they become tame and are not afraid to approach humans. This one, with a coat variation, was right outside the parking lot by the lighthouse at the far end of the park.
Because visitors to Presqu'ile PP feed these foxes, they become tame and are not afraid to approach humans. This one, with a coat variation, was right outside the parking lot by the lighthouse at the far end of the park.

Flying Peregrine Falcon seen above Beach 4 in Presqu'ile Provincial Park, near Gull Island.
Peregrine Falcon flying over the beach.