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I enjoy watching birds in all parts of Edmonton, especially the parks along the river valley. I'm a biologist by training and a bird-lover at heart. Corvids are among my favourite birds, though I've yet to see a bird that does not capture me with its beau

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sightingicon Common Raven    Friday November 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Now this was cool...a large raven flying around Churchill Square with what looked like a piece of bread in his/her mouth. I do not think it was one of the Capilano pair. I've seen a pair of ravens around Churchill Square in the past. It leads me to believe the river is a boundary between the two pairs' home ranges. If I had the time, it would be interesting to map out the city's raven home ranges.


sightingicon Mallards    Wednesday November 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A male and female mallard flying upstream along the Sask. river near downtown.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Wednesday November 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Numerous magpies throughout the Capilano neighborhood. They and the ravens are the only birds I am consistently seeing these days.


sightingicon Canada Geese    Wednesday November 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A large flock, approx. 35, Canada Geese flying south over the Capilano neighbourhood this morning. I guess the cold snap was a wake-up call for them.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Wednesday November 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano pair, flying around the white highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Wednesday November 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Two, possibly more, chickadees in the same spruce tree as the nuthatch.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Wednesday November 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One red-breasted nuthatch creeping down a spruce tree trunk near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Monday November 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano pair, apparently playing on an updraft by a highrise near Capilano Mall. As usual, they are the consistent birds I see...it's been grey and somewhat nasty out, thus my contributions these days are minimal!


sightingicon Blue Jay    Monday November 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One jay flying between trees on 90 Ave near Ottewell Rd.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Monday November 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Numerous magpies in the university area, looking quite at home in the prewinter weather.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Tuesday November 11, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A couple of chickadees hopping around in a spruce tree near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Tuesday November 11, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few blue jays screeching in a spruce tree near 50 st and 103 ave.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday November 11, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano Duo in fine form, screeching and croaking as they flew over the snowy meadow near Terrace Rd. Earlier, one of them was in a minor standoff with three magpies by the Capilano Safeway. I didn't see any obvious food, so maybe just a turf war?


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday November 11, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A chattering trio nattering at one of the ravens in the Capilano Safeway parking lot.


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Loggerhead Shrike
   Sunday November 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta


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Loggerhead Shrike
   Sunday November 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta


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Loggerhead Shrike
   Sunday November 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta


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Loggerhead Shrike
   Sunday November 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Note that this was taken last December! The shrike appeared in the back yard with a dead bohemian waxwing. You can see the waxwing in one photo.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Friday November 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Four chickadees hopping around the same elm tree as the downy woodpecker.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Friday November 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Three, possibly more, noisy blue jays in some trees near Fulton Place.


sightingicon Downy Woodpecker    Friday November 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One female downy tapping on the branch of an elm tree near Fulton Place.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Friday November 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano pair, flying at considerable altitude in the 106 ave.-50 st. vicinity, vocalizing to each other.


sightingicon Pine Siskins    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Six siskins near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Chickadees in trees and on feeders in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano pair, vocalizing loudly near 75 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Hairy Woodpecker    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One noisy hairy woodpecker in a spruce tree near 101 ave and 64 st.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Magpies throughout the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatches    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Two nuthatches creeping down a blue spruce tree trunk on 79 st and 104 ave.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Friday October 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of silent jays in the vicinity of 79 st and 106 ave.


sightingicon Hairy Woodpecker    Friday October 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One boisterous hairy in a blue spruce tree near 64 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Friday October 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many magpies all over the U of A campus, mostly chattering from trees or looking for discarded food.


sightingicon Common Raven    Friday October 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One raven atop the Winspear Centre downtown. I don't think it's one of the Capilano pair...


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday October 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A number of magpies poking around near the U of A hospital.


sightingicon White-breasted Nuthatches    Tuesday October 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of white-breasted nuthatches in an elm tree near Saskatchewan Drive, on the north end of the U of A campus.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday October 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano pair, atop their highrise perch. I've no idea what transpired after the showdown with the magpies. Brawn and brains vs. sheer numbers?


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Tuesday October 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One redbreasted nuthatch in an elm tree near the University hospital.


sightingicon Common Raven    Sunday October 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One member of the Capilano pair...this was fascinating: he or she was in a standoff with three magpies over some spilled food in the Capilano Safeway parking lot. They kept bluffing each other, hopping forward, hopping back, fly-hops, vocalizations, all very dramatic. I didn't see how it ended.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Sunday October 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of jays in a spruce tree on Ottewell Rd, near 90 ave.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Sunday October 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Three magpies in a standoff with a raven in the Capilano Safeway parking lot...


sightingicon White-breasted Nuthatch    Sunday October 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One white-breasted nuthatch on an elm tree trunk near Saskatchewan Dr., north side of U of A campus.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Sunday October 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Three chickadees sitting in a bare shrub near Saskatchewan Dr., north side of U of A campus.


sightingicon Dark-eyed Junco (slate-colored)s    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Two juncos poking around in the debris under a spruce tree at the U of A campus.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy jays near Saskatchewan Dr., at the north edge of the U of A campus.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many magpies throughout the Capilano neighbourhood, especially in open areas.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair, the usual place, the usual vocal antics!


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small flock of chickadees in a spruce tree near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Hairy Woodpecker    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One hairy woodpecker calling its sharp "peek" call while roving around tree trunks in an aspen grove near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon White-breasted Nuthatch    Saturday October 18, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One noisy white-breasted nuthatch creeping around an aspen tree trunk near Terrace Rd. I saw it at nearly the same time I saw the aforementioned woodpecker.


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Pine Siskin
   Friday October 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

My friend found this little siskin after it struck her window. No apparent injuries, but the bird has bonded with her and stays perched on her arm (to its own accord) all day. This has been going on for 48 hours now! This picture is low resolution because I took it with my phone, but I was so utterly charmed by her new little companion. I wonder if he/she will come to his senses and fly away?


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Thursday October 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of magpies hopping around in an alley near 75 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Thursday October 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Three chickadees fluttering around in a spruce tree near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Thursday October 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano Pair...ever vigilant and vocal from their perch on the white highrise. I've seen them every day for several months now.


sightingicon American Robins    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Finally, more robins. A pair near Fulton Ravine, perched in separate trees.


sightingicon Yellow-rumped Warblers    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Four yellow-rumped warblers in their fall plumage in an elm tree near 50 st and 106 ave.


sightingicon Dark-eyed Junco (slate-colored)s    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few juncos hopping around in a back alley south of the Sobey's on 106 ave and 50 st. Finally. I haven't seen any this fall until now.


sightingicon White-breasted Nuthatch    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One white-breasted nuthatch in a Capilano-area backyard, just out of sight of a bird feeder.


sightingicon Pine Siskins    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A med-sized flock of siskins busily chirping in some trees near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy blue jays in the Fulton Ravine area. No sign of the merlin, so perhaps they are just communicating amongst each other.


sightingicon American Crows    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of crows walking around the greenspace near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few magpies in the vicinity of 50 st and 106 ave, possibly foraging in the Sobey's parking lot.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano pair, vocalizing from the white highrise near the mall.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatches    Monday September 29, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least three nuthatches (not together, though) vocalizing from various spruce trees in the Capilano neighbourhood.


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Black-capped Chickadee
   Saturday September 27, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

I found this nest this morning under a blue spruce tree that chickadees frequented all summer...a chickadee nest, perhaps? It is made mostly of dried grasses, some small twigs, lint, and some mystery bits. It is ~10 cm in diameter and contains small whitish shell fragments. I think the wind blew it out last night.


sightingicon Pine Siskins    Saturday September 27, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A smallish flock of siskins trilling and chirruping in some spruce trees near 64 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon American Crows    Saturday September 27, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of crows walking around the green space near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Saturday September 27, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The Capilano Ravens, as I've dubbed them. This morning the pair perched on the arch over the Capilano Safeway and provided resonant, croaking commentary on all who passed before swooping across the street to Dairy Queen to scavenge.


sightingicon American Robin    Friday September 26, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One very wet-looking robin flying through the rain this morning, south of the U of A hospital. I haven't seen a robin since late July, so that was a pleasant surprise. I wonder where all his/her compatriots are...south already?


sightingicon Blue Jays    Wednesday September 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few jays...sounds like at least three...calling in the grove of trees near Terrace Rd. No sound or sign of the merlin this morning.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Wednesday September 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chickadees chattering in a grove of trees near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Wednesday September 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of magpies poking around the grass in the greenspace near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon White-breasted Nuthatch    Wednesday September 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One white-breasted nuthatch creeping up a spruce tree trunk near Bonnie Doon mall.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Wednesday September 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual two, loitering on the white highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon American Crows    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Three crows picking at something in the grass, in that green space near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One stealthy red-breasted nuthatch creeping around a tree trunk near the university LRT station.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few magpies in the greenspace near Terrace Rd, evidently foraging.


sightingicon Sandhill Cranes    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

18 sandhill cranes flying in a loose V-formation over the U of A campus, calling occasionally.


sightingicon Canada Geese    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of honkers flying parallel to the river near the U of A campus.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair. I didn't see them, but I could hear them near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Sunday September 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small flock of chickadees in some spruce trees near the University LRT station.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Friday September 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual two, "chatting" to each other on the tall white highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon American Crow    Friday September 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

This was quite entertaining. A young looking crow swooped and spiralled on gusts of wind between two large buildings near Capilano Mall, then alighted on the hood of a minivan.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Friday September 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy jays in that clump of trees near Terrace Rd. At the same time, I heard some sort of raptor cry...I wish I knew what they were all up to!


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Friday September 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chickadees in a blue spruce tree near 101 ave and 63 st.


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Black-capped Chickadee
   Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta


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Black-capped Chickadees
   Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A chickadee perched in an oak tree near Groat Rd.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

"My" ravens again near Capilano Mall. I hope they stick around through the winter.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of magpies walking around the greenspace near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Pine Siskins    Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

It's difficult to tell how many siskins there actually were in the evergreen trees near Fulton Ravine, but I'm guessing 15?


sightingicon Blue Jays    Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The blue jays screeching again in the trees near Terrace Rd. They've been much quieter this week.Either the merlin isn't frequenting this neck of the woods right now, or...?


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Wednesday September 17, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One stealthy nuthatch creeping around a spruce tree trunk near the greenspace by Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Canada Geese    Monday September 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Two "V's" of geese, flying south over Terrace Rd. Fall is arriving, in spite of the warm weather today.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Monday September 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair, up on the white highrise, passing their commentary on the world.


sightingicon Yellow-rumped Warblers    Tuesday September 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of yellow-rumped warblers in their fall plumage in some dense bushes near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Tuesday September 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy jays in the greenspace near Terrace Rd. I wonder if they were heckling that merlin...


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday September 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair, perched on top of the white highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Merlin    Tuesday September 9, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Didn't see it, but heard its cry very clearly this morning by that green space near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Mallards    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of mallards sitting on a sand bar under the Dawson Bridge.


sightingicon Ring-billed Gulls    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A flock of gulls flying downstream over the Wayne Gretzky Dr. bridge.


sightingicon Pine Siskins    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A noisy, fluttering flock of siskins in an elm tree near 112 ave. and 82 st.


sightingicon Cedar Waxwings    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small flock of waxwings near the high school in Forest Heights.


sightingicon House Finches    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small flock of house finches near 112 ave and 82 st.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The jays...still noisy and colourful near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A solitary nuthatch on a spruce tree trunk in the Forest Heights neighbourhood near 106 ave.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The "usuals" again. I never tire of their back and forth dialogue. They are still hanging around the roof of that white highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Numerous magpies down Roland Rd near the golf course.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Sunday September 7, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many chirping chickadees in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.


sightingicon American Crows    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of crows in a field near Terrace Rd. I suspect they are a mated pair with their half-grown offspring.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The noisy jays again near Terrace Rd. It's hard to tell how many there actually are.


sightingicon House Finches    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least two house finches in a lilac bush near 101 ave and 63 st.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few chickadees in a clump of trees near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One stealthy nuthatch on an elm tree trunk near the University hospital.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair, ever entertaining with their squawks and screeches from atop that highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Friday September 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many magpies on the University of Alberta grounds. No shortage of scraps for them with all the people around.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chickadees in some trees near the Strathcona Farmer's Market building.


sightingicon Mallards    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of mallards flying upstream near the Rowland Rd. bridge.


sightingicon Hairy Woodpecker    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One hairy woodpecker making that distinctive "peek" call in a clump of trees near 79 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many magpies in a park near the Strathcona Farmer's Market building.


sightingicon Clay-colored Sparrow    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One clay-coloured sparrow (but possibly more nearby) hopping under a hedge near the high level bridge.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Just the usual pair, up on the roof of that highrise near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon American Crows    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few crows in a park near the Strathcona Farmer's Market building.


sightingicon White-breasted Nuthatch    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One white-breasted nuthatch creeping around a tree trunk and vocalizing, in Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Pine Siskins    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of siskins trilling and chirping in some tall evergreen trees near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Those noisy blue jays again (near Terrace Rd.)! One sat upon a power line and made an unusual high pitched gurgling sound. I've never heard a blue jay make that particular sound. Was it imitating something...?


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatches    Monday September 1, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of red-breasted nuthatches apparently foraging along some tree trunks in Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon House Wren    Sunday August 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One wren scuttling around in some bushes near Terrace Rd. It almost sounded like a mouse as it rustled through the dead grass. Good camouflage.


sightingicon American Crows    Sunday August 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few crows flying north across 101 ave, near 75 st.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Sunday August 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair, perched on a high rise, squawking to each other.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Sunday August 31, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least four noisy blue jays in a clump of trees near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon American Crows    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few crows in the Fulton Ravine area, foraging, vocalizing, evidently "hanging around."


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least two chipping sparrows hopping around a small bush near 106 ave and 50 st.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least six magpies walking around a small field near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Cedar Waxwings    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of waxwings, presumably cedar waxwings, in a mountain ash tree near 106 ave and 50 st.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chickadees at a bird feeder near 63 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Presumably the same noisy blue jays in the greenspace near Terrace Rd. I continue to wonder why they've become so vocal after being relatively quiet all summer.


sightingicon American Robin    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One robin quickly flying between trees near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Saturday August 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The usual pair, perched on a highrise near Capilano Mall, squawking a commentary on the world.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Tuesday August 26, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One nuthatch creeping around a spruce tree trunk, 90 st. and 79 ave.


sightingicon American Crows    Tuesday August 26, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Four crows mingling with the magpies, near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday August 26, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A large flock of adult and juvenile magpies poking around a small field near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Tuesday August 26, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chirpy chickadees in a spruce tree near 90 ave. and 79 st.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Tuesday August 26, 2008 near

Those blue jays...I still wonder why they have been so vocal lately! I'm not aware of any predators in the immediate vicinity when they are being so vocal.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday August 26, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The same pair again, rummaging around the Capilano Mall parking lot.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Sunday August 24, 2008 near

At least four very noisy blue jays in a grove of trees near Terrace Rd. They've been unusually noisy for over a week...I wonder what's up.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Saturday August 23, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chirping chickadees in a clump of poplar trees near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon American Robin    Saturday August 23, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One robin, looking rather young, flying briskly towards Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Saturday August 23, 2008 near

"My" ravens, screeching and cawing to each other as they fly around the vicinity of 101 ave and 64 st.


sightingicon Canada Geese    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many Canada geese swimming in ponds at Rundle Park.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chickadees in a spruce tree, Rundle Park.


sightingicon Ring-billed Gulls    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Cheeky, saucy ring-billed gulls foraging around picnic sites, Rundle Park.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

My favourite vocal pair of ravens, having a "conversation" near the Capilano Walmart.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A mob of magpies chasing a merlin!


sightingicon Blue Jays    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many blue jays vocalizing in some spruce trees near Ottewell Rd.


sightingicon Merlin    Tuesday August 19, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One merlin being mobbed by magpies! I'm not sure how that incident started, but the magpies were intent on chasing that merlin. Near 50 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

My favourite pair of entertaining ravens, yapping to each other and flying around a tall building near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Merlin    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Really cool - a merlin chasing a pigeon near 79 St. and 101 Ave...not sure if the merlin was successful, as they dropped out of sight behind some trees.


sightingicon Yellow-bellied Flycatcher    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A first for me, yet a sad one - a dead yellow-bellied flycatcher, evidently struck by a vehicle. Fragile and beautiful. I don't think I would have positively ID'd it while it was alive.


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few chipping sparrows perched, vocalizing, near St. Bride school.


sightingicon Clay-colored Sparrows    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Several clay-coloured sparrows "buzzing" near St. Bride school.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Numerous blue jays in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few magpies, mostly juveniles, near a school in the Forest Heights area.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Loads of chickadees, mostly in spruce trees, in the Forest Heights area.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatches    Sunday August 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least two nuthatches vocalizing and climbing down a tree trunk in the Capilano neighbourhood near 75 st.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many magpies, including fledglings, foraging and squawking in Mary Finlay park.


sightingicon American Crows    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few crows foraging and vocalizing in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.


sightingicon American Robins    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Two robins hopping about in a Forest Heights front yard.


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Numerous chipping sparrows hopping around on lawns and in trees in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The same pair of ravens that has entertained me all summer - conversing back and forth on the top of a tall building near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least six chirpy chickadees in backyards in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of blue jays in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.


sightingicon Merlin    Tuesday August 5, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One very vocal merlin the flew low near Mary Finlay park, then swopped to the top of a spruce tree, continuing to vocalize.


sightingicon American Crows    Wednesday July 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A group of crows, possibly parents and young (given the begging behaviour of the smaller individuals) in a green space near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Franklin's Gulls    Wednesday July 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least three Franklin's gulls flying north over the Capilano Mall parking lot during rainfall.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Wednesday July 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of magpies in the Sobey's parking lot, 50 st and 106 ave.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Wednesday July 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few chickadees chirping in some spruce trees near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon House Finches    Wednesday July 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of house finches near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Wednesday July 30, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

The same noisy pair of ravens I have seen all month - perched on a white highrise and "talking" to each other.


sightingicon Northern Flicker (yellow-shafted)    Friday July 25, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One flicker flying between clumps of trees near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Friday July 25, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of noisy blue jays in some trees near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon House Finches    Friday July 25, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small flock of house finches chirping in some trees near 101 ave and 63 st.


sightingicon American Crows    Friday July 25, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Seven crows foraging in a field near Terrace Rd. Some were juveniles, begging noisily.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Friday July 25, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A very vocal pair of ravens calling from a tall building near Capilano Mall. The same pair I've seen all week, I suspect.


sightingicon American Goldfinches    Thursday July 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of goldfinches in some aspen trees in Capilano Park.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Thursday July 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least four (possibly more) magpies perched in trees and walking around Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Ring-billed Gulls    Thursday July 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few ring-billed gulls flying near Capilano Bridge.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Thursday July 24, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A noisy pair of ravens perched on a condo, near 101 ave and 63 st.


sightingicon American Crows    Tuesday July 22, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy crows in the Capilano Mall parking lot.


sightingicon American Robins    Tuesday July 22, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of robins singing near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon House Finches    Tuesday July 22, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least four (possibly more) house finches chirping near 101 ave and 63 st.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday July 22, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few magpies hopping around in the grass near Fulton Ravine.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday July 22, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of loudly vocalizing ravens on top of a large building near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Yellow Warblers    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few warblers singing in the river valley near Rowland Rd.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Two, and possibly more, chickadees chirping in a spruce tree near Terrace Rd.


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of chipping sparrows hopping around under a hedge, 101 ave and 50 st.


sightingicon American Robins    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of robins foraging on a lawn, 101 ave and 50 st.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One nuthatch creeping around a spruce trunk near 50 st and 101 ave.


sightingicon Merlin    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One light-coloured merling flying swiftly across the Canadian Tire parking lot on 50 st.


sightingicon Blue Jays    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least two noisy blue jays in a clump of trees near Rowland Rd.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few magpies poking around the Capilano Mall parking lot.


sightingicon American Crows    Monday July 21, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few crows noisily scavenging in the Capilano Mall parking lot.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Loads of magpies in a field by Terrace Rd, possibly foraging.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One nuthatch creeping down a spruce tree trunk, 79 st and 90 ave.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of ravens, calling to each other, on a tall building near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon American Crows    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy crows poking around the Capilano Mall parking lot.


sightingicon Blue Jay    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One noisy blue jay screeching in the Capilano neighbourhood, possible other jays out of sight.


sightingicon American Robins    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few robins, possibly several juveniles, hopping around on a Capilano lawn.


sightingicon House Finches    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of house finches perched on a power line, singing, in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Tuesday July 15, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Quite a few chipping sparrows in trees and on fences, chirping, in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Downy Woodpecker    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A woodpecker pecking on the trunk of a spruce tree near 103 ave and 54 st.


sightingicon American Robins    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of robins on a lawn near 101 ave and 63 st.


sightingicon Black-billed Magpies    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A very large group of magpies, with many juveniles, foraging near the Sobey's on 50 st and 106 ave.


sightingicon American Crows    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A bunch of crows harassing two ravens near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Black-capped Chickadees    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A small group of chickadees in a spruce tree near 50 st and 106 ave.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of large ravens being harassed by crows near Capilano Mall.


sightingicon Merlin    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One merlin flying between large buildings near 101 ave and 63 st.


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Sunday July 13, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Numerous chipping sparrows hopping around on the ground near 50 st and 106 ave.


sightingicon
Black-capped Chickadee
   Thursday July 10, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

This picture is obviously taken during the winter, but I wanted to show off one of my tame little friends!


sightingicon
House Wren
   Friday July 4, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

What an endearing fellow! Zipping in and out of this birdhouse all afternoon. I waited behind a bush for several hours to get this shot - I was captivated.


sightingicon Canvasbacks    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many canvasbacks swimming on ponds east of Edmonton, along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Ruddy Ducks    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A slew of ruddy ducks swimming on ponds east of Edmonton, along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Gadwalls    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

About four gadwalls swimming on a pond east of Edmonton, along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Blue-winged Teals    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of blue-winged teal on a pond east of Edmonton, along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Common Ravens    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A pair of ravens vocalizing and flying around a tall building in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Red-tailed Hawks    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few red-tailed hawks flying over fields, east of Edmonton.


sightingicon Northern Shovelers    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least six northern shovelers on ponds east of Edmonton, along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon American Robins    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few robins hopping around on lawns in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon American Crows    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many crows in the Capilano neighbourhood, doing the things that crows do.


sightingicon Red-winged Blackbirds    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many red winged blackbirds east of Edmonton along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon American Coots    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

Many coots paddling around on ponds east of Edmonton along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Mallards    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least six mallards on ponds east of Edmonton along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Yellow-headed Blackbird    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One yellow-headed blackbird on a cattail east of Edmonton.


sightingicon Black Terns    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few black terns swooping around wetlands east of Edmonton along the Yellowhead highway.


sightingicon Red-breasted Nuthatch    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

One nuthatch creeping along a tree trunk in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Chipping Sparrows    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few chipping sparrows singing in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon House Wrens    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

A few noisy wrens in the Capilano neighbourhood.


sightingicon Clay-colored Sparrows    Thursday July 3, 2008 near Edmonton, Alberta

At least two clay-coloured sparrows singing in the Capilano neighbourhood.