Eastern Kingbird

This bird was hanging around the same pond for a few days picking dragonflies and other insects from the surface of the water.
June 4, Little Harbour NS

Cedar Waxwing



I have mostly seen small flocks of Cedar Waxwings this Spring but this was a lone bird and quite approachable. I saw him/her try to eat a cranberry at one point
but I'm not sure if it was able to swallow it whole which is what it was attempting to do.
June 4, Little Harbour NS.

Northern Parula

Northern Parula is one of the most common and smallest of our warblers. They seem to be quite attracted to apple trees, at least that is where I tend to find them to photograph
 most often. May 28, 24 and 27 respectively. East Jordan.

Magnolia Warbler and Apple Blossoms

I enjoy taking photos of birds when the trees are in blossom. It can be a challenge getting clear shots with the bird unobstructed by the flowers and foliage.
May 28, East Jordan.

Red-eyed Vireo



These shots were taken on consecutive days, May 27 and 28 at the same location. They may be of the same individual although there were several in the area.
In the top shot he was singing away at close range. The song is very musical if not a bit monotonous. East Jordan.

Ovenbird



Many people are amused by this bird's name which they get from the shape of the nest that they build. A dome shaped structure with a side entrance.
They appear to have eyes that are too big for their stature, I expect it's because they spend much of their time foraging on the ground
amongst the leave litter under the canopy where the light is usually poor.  It can make them hard to photograph as well once the trees are fully leafed out.
May 26, East Jordan

American Redstarts

This male (top) and female (bottom) were photographed the same day in the same area. They may have been a
nesting pair. May 24, East Jordan