Purple Sandpipers

There were probably forty or more Purple Sandpipers on the rocks at West Head.
They didn't seem to mind me being there and so I managed to get several good
shots. Dec. 27, 2013.

Christmas Day - Lockeport, NS

American Goldfinch

American Tree Sparrow

A Few Wet Birds

We had three or four days of rain lately and the birds were looking a little wet
on this particular day. Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee and White-throated
Sparrow. December 22, 2013.

Dark-eyed Junco

Seems like most of my birding is being done at feeders this winter. The Juncos arrived
early this year and in numbers. Dec. 16, East Jordan.

Brown Thrasher

The Brown Thrasher that arrived at my mothers bird feeder in Lockeport this
past week. Spotted by Donna and reported to Bill and myself. Dec. 14.

American Goldfinch - winter plumage

Lots of Goldfinches at the feeder these days even though I've yet to put out
the finch feeder.

Red-bellied Woodpecker

This bird arrived at my feeder yesterday morning as I was leaving to go birding.
 Glad she stuck around until I got back home when the light was much better.

Snowy Owl



These are all images of the same bird, one of three or four Snowy Owls that were found at West Head
 by Bill this past week. These were all taken on November 29, there was also one at
 Mathew's Lake today - Dec. 1.

White-throated Sparrows



Two of a large number of White-throated Sparrows that have been visiting the yard under
 the bird feeders this year. November 25, East Jordan. I assume the top one is a juvenile.

This one was taken on December 8, East Jordan, NS.