Favoritos de camchev

I heard the woodpecker, so I looked into my binoculars and couldn't believe my eyes! I immediately tried to snap a good shot, but the two above are the best I could get. I followed it around for 10 minutes trying to get a shot, but it was challenging with it's camouflage and constant movement. I was stoked to see this! It was pecking and flying around! Rare sighting for my area!

High overcast + blacklit makes the photos look a bit contasty --- but well studied in scope (and over multiple days) --- full breeding garb in early Oct suits vega molt scehdule --- deep pink legs, dark eye, long slender bill all suit vega over other hybrids / asian considerations

An Island first! I have been expecting my first Bluethroat at this exact spot on Qikiqtaruk for many years - and today it finally happened with this displaying male. My observations over the coming days would continue to see this male displaying here, as well as a few others, and ultimately lead to a female and the second-ever Bluethroat nest for Canada.