January 30th 2023
LOCATION: North Dumfries | WEATHER: Cloudy with flurries |
On the way back home I detoured around to FWR Dickson and as always a ton of bird activity, so I didn't come home empty handed.
January 29th 2023
LOCATION: a) Kitchener b) North Dumfries | WEATHER: Cloudy and a light snow |
Mid Row: I took a drive around North Dumfries looking for Snow Buntings, and was rewarded with spotting a couple of small flocks. No Lapland Longspurs in either flock sadly.
Bottom Row: On my way back, I dropped in at FWR Dickson, and was delighted to see 4 Rusty Blackbirds. None of them posed too well, but happy nonetheless.
January 26th 2023
LOCATION: North Dumfries | WEATHER: Cloudy and a bit chilly |
January 25th 2023
LOCATION: Kitchener | WEATHER: Snow, and more snow |
January 24th 2023
LOCATION: North Dumfries | WEATHER: Dark and cloudy, first thing |
January 23rd 2023
LOCATION: North Dumfries | WEATHER: Early sun, then cloud |
January 20th 2022
LOCATION: Kitchener | WEATHER: Snowy afternoon |
It wasn't overly birdy, but a few birds came in for a snack.
January 18th 2023
LOCATION: North of Elmira | WEATHER: Cloudy, but not too cold |
I trundled dozens of back roads and side roads north of Elmira towards Listowel looking for a Snowy Owl, and after almost giving up, and after several hours I spotted a distant Snowy in a farmers field. IO was within 15 minutes of giving up, so I was very pleased that the amount of fuel I burned wasn't a complete waste. |
January 14th 2023
LOCATION: North Dumfries & Kitchener | WEATHER: Sunny, and very cold |
I took a run down to the North Dumfries area to see what I could find. FWR Dickson was quite active, but no surprises. From there I headed home and kept an eye on my back yard feeders.
January 10th 11th & 13th 2023
LOCATION: Kitchener | WEATHER: Cannot remember :) |
January 7th & 8th 2023
LOCATION: North Dumfries | WEATHER: Cooler, but more than seasonal |
January 5th & 6th 2023
LOCATION: Kitchener | WEATHER: Mixed, but mild |
January 1st & 2nd 2023
LOCATION: North of North Bay (private location) | WEATHER: Mild and cloudy |
We had hoped for a few of the northern finches, but unfortunately we missed out on the Crossbills, but on the plus side we were able to photograph lots of Pine Grosbeaks, and quite a few Common Redpolls. There were a few other species around (Chickadees, Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers and a few Blue Jays).
The species shown below were a delight to photograph as they came in close many, many times over the two days we were there.