Category Archives: Birds

Nature NB Amazing Birding Challenge 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Paul Mansz

For the second year running team Manszter (David and me) signed up for Nature NB’s Amazing Birding Challenge.  Though we didn’t have a pelagic outing to boost our numbers, or a host of rarities from which a “best bird” could be … Continue reading →

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SJNC Morning Bird Walk

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paul Mansz

Sunday morning, May 19, a few of us enjoyed a field trip led by Don MacPhail around Rockwood Park’s trails and arboretum. This Northern Parula was drying its feathers after a bath: A pair of Merlins were active while we … Continue reading →

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Winter birds restrospective

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Paul Mansz

While in theory spring has been with us for several weeks now, winter seems reluctant to relax its grip.  However, there are definite signs it will have to give way: Fox and Song Sparrows singing, our “resident” Northern Cardinal gathering … Continue reading →

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