Birds of the Month

Above: Savannah Sparrow on a fence post near Whitemouth; by Peter Taylor How do I […]

How do I recognize it?The Semipalmated Sandpiper is a small, short-necked shorebird about the size […]

 Sharp-shinned Hawks are Accipiters, bird-eating raptors that are closely related to Cooper’s Hawks and Northern […]

Above: Ever on the lookout and ready for take-off; by Peter Taylor How do I […]

Above: Snow Bunting by Garry Budyk How do I recognize it? Snow Buntings sport a […]

Above photo of Snow Geese (adults and young of both color morphs) with a couple […]

How do I recognize it? The iconic and charismatic Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) or Snowie […]

How do I recognize it? Grouse are chicken-like birds with intricate camouflage markings. In silhouette, […]

Trumpeter Swans, West Shoal Lake, photo by Rudolf Koes How do I recognize it? Of […]

What does it look like? Adult Tundra Swans (Cygnus columbianus) have entirely white plumage with […]

Above: Male Varied Thrush (right) and American Robin on a rainy day at Courtenay, BC, […]

Above: Veery (by Garry Budyk)What Does It Look Like?Somewhat smaller than a Robin, Veeries are […]