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 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 the 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. |
Butterfly experts - what species is this? |
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. |
A Yellow-rumped Warbler flying down to a lower branch. |
Black-throated Green Warblers were abundant today. |
Peregrine Falcon flying over the beach. |