Birds
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Alone
Patrick, of the Hawk Owl's Nest, provided this story about a birder/photographer who got into a serious spot of trouble while out by himself. Now I was all set to write a post about how one should never bird or hike or whatever alone, and then realized that I'm in no position to take that
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Sculpting the air
It is a blustery day out. The Ravens and I love the wind. I suspect they love it because they get to play. They soar, hover, glide and dip. They are masters of wind currents, primary feathers outstretched like so many black fingers, they'll rest in one spot, occupying but a single moment in the
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Mmmm. That was a rare treat
This is one of those stories that is almost too hard to believe. Worcester's Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri) is a small, striking bird, that has not been seen for decades and was believed to be extinct. It was noted mainly from museum skins and sketches. Incredibly one had recently been photographed. Even more incredibly it was
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The book goes to…
Darcy, of Way Way Up. There were only two other people who submitted checklists to the Great Backyard Bird Count for Nunavut. So this afternoon both names went into a hat (actually the palm of my hand) and Hilary drew one. It was Darcy's names so he gets a big hard cover coffee table book,
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Last chance
Quick note to let everyone know that I'll be drawing names this evening to win the book. Anyone who submits their observations from this weekend to the Great Backyard Bird Count for Nunavut is eligible. So far two people (Bonnie & Darcy) submitted checklists. You have until March 1st to submit the checklist, but only
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Its a big backyard
Its the last day of the Great Backyard Bird Count today, and in keeping with the spirit of the event I decided to actually do today's count from the backyard. Kind of. Yesterday I combined the count with our usual Sunday Drive (which have resumed with the return of the Sun) and set a new
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The Count today.
It is feeling pretty chilly in Arctic Bay today. Temperature wise it isn't that bad, but a bit of a breeze gives -27C quite an edge. It was still a good day to get out and do Day 2 of the Great Backyard Bird Count. So far it seems that Arctic Bay is rocking the
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Its a new day
The day is dawning, and its the first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Just a reminder that those who submit checklists for Nunavut are eligible to win a book. Just drop me an email with your name and for what community the list is for.
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Sweetening the pot.
I got to thinking this morning (yeah, I know… rare event) that as incredibly generous of my offering a pound of great coffee for a bit of Grail quest (wintering Gyrfalcon) was, it doesn't really accomplish the loftier goal of increasing Nunavut participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count. I mean, I hope that someone