Blair Dudeck
Cassidy, CA
Member since December 28, 2020
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The survivor
while working in Ontario I was able to watch this female Red-breasted Merganser slowly recover form an attack by a Baled Eagle. In August this bird had an ugly wound on her wing, preventing flight and spent most of the day sleeping on the shore of Lake Ontario, but by the end of October she had completely recovered. During this period I was able to spend many hours watching her behavior and she became very comfortable with my presence, allowing me to get this shot.
Bobbing for muscles
In Prince Edward county, the shores of lake Ontario are sand stone which provide great habitat for flocks of Sanderling where they foraged for zebra muscles. After watching this behaviour for a few days I decided to lay on the wet stones and let these adorable little birds wonder over too me allowing for many amazing captures while they scuttled about looking for their next snack!
What are you looking at!
This Barred Owl was our local rodent control, giving us many magical moments with this beautiful creature.
King of the mountain
Spring is the time when all birds must begin their yearly search for mates in order to start the next generation. Many species of birds put on elaborate displays to attract these mates, and Sooty Grouses have one of the most dramatic display rituals of any species on the Canada's west coast, with adult males finding perches high in trees or rocky out crops at high elevations where they spread their tail feathers inflate their air sacs and emit deep hoots to attract any females within ear shot. In order to get this shot I spent several hours waiting at the top of a small mountain until this gorgeous bird made his way to the edge of the cliff to start his dawn ritual. Just as the sun was rising, he made his appearance and provided me with this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Grasslands Singer
Grasshopper Sparrows only breed in a few locations in British Columbia so getting a close up view of this little guy singing his heart out this spring was a really special moment.