December 29th & 30th 2023
LOCATION: FWR Dickson (mainly) | WEATHER: Cloudy, but mild |
December 23rd & 24th 2023
LOCATION: Kitchener (home) | WEATHER: Seasonally mild |
December 20th & 22nd 2023
LOCATION: FWR Dickson, Glen Morris | WEATHER: Mainly cloudy and mild(ish) |
December 18th 2023
LOCATION: Kitchener (back yard feeders) | WEATHER: Typically & seasonally cool |
December 15th 2023
LOCATION: Algonquin Provincial Park | WEATHER: Mild (+7C) and blue sky |
December 8th 2023
LOCATION: Stoney Creek & Burlington | WEATHER: Crazy warm for the time of year (+8C) |
I had heard there some interesting birds in the Stoney Creek area, so as I had not visited the Lake for few weeks, I thought it was time to do a little exploring. Fifty Point reportedly had a male Harlequin Duck, but unfortunately it seems to have moved on .. Oh well!! On the plus side there were lots of Long tailed Ducks, which was nice as these are one of my favorite ducks - there were literally several hundreds, but most were a few hundred yards out. I suppose there could have been some cool birds with them, incl the Harlequin, but I will never know!! After leaving there I headed to La Salle & Valley Inn - both spots a bit predictable, but at least you know what you are likely to see. Lots of Hooded Mergansers, Black Ducks, Buffleheads, Mallards, Trumpeter Swans etc etc. At this time of year we expect the ice to be forming in the lake, driving in most of the water birds, but so far its like Fall, so its a tad delayed. ** As always ... click on any image to show full size. Also by hovering your cursor over any image will provide a title |
December 4th, 5th & 6th 2023
LOCATION: In and around North Dumfries & Brant Cnty | WEATHER: Generally milder that seasonal |