Amherst Island

21-23 January 2016

European Starlings keeping their legs warm

 

Northern Shrike, thanks to a young birder for pointing this out to me. 23 January 2016.

 

American Pipit found by Jon Ruddy along the south shore on 22 January 2016

 

Vesper Sparrow feeding along grassy edge of Long Point Road on 22 January.

 

Snow Buntings on the south shore on 23 January

 

Ring-necked Pheasant on Long Point Road on 23 January

 

Sheep farming, bales of hay and rough pastures provide habitat for small mammals, which attract birds of prey.

 

Lovely large horse on south shore, 23 January.

 

Rough-legged Hawk hunting late afternoon. 22 January.

 

 Link to our eBird checklist for 22 January 2016

 

Return to Amherst Island page 1