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** Gordon Rattray shares a few more photos from Saturday’s field outing. He got back and front photos of the COOPER’S HAWK [Épervier de Cooper]. The frontal view shows the heavy-set legs of Cooper’s Hawk in comparison to a Sharp-shinned Hawk [Épervier brun], as well as the crest on the head that sometimes is up on the Cooper’s Hawk. The rear view shows the white undertail coverts to be quite puffy looking which Cooper’s Hawk sometimes has a tendency to do. The Northern Goshawk [Autour de palombes] also has a tendency to do this, which I have personally noted, but I have never noted it in Cooper’s Hawk as yet. The reddish brown barring across the breast feathers indicate adult plumage while juveniles would have brownish stripes that run down the breast
Gordon also got a photo of the RED-TAILED HAWK, with the adult
red tail, and a white strap of carpal bars on the mantle, to give it a bit of a
back strap look, that is present in both adult and juvenile plumage.
Gordon also sends a photo of the lighthouse and surrounding
area, with ice floes, from Caissie Cape Wharf area and, as well, a nice photo
of a female COMMON MERGANSER [Grand Harle].
** Jamie Burris shares some excellent bird photos of recent days.
An AMERICAN ROBIN [Merle d’Amérique] dropped by his Riverview yard to soak up
some sunshine in a spruce tree; a suitably dressed, ready-for-springtime male.
A COMMON RAVEN [Grand Corbeau] also dropped by a neighbour’s roof, carrying a
rack of ribs, showing the opportunistic menu of this species. Note its huge
bill and ruffled neck area to quickly distinguish it from an American Crow [Corneille
d’Amérique].
Jamie and Karen walked the Court Street area, in hopes of a
CAROLINA WREN [Troglodyte de Caroline] audience. They did not see it or hear
it, but as most of us have found out, seeing them means being in the right
place at the right moment. However, they did note one of the resident BALD
EAGLE [Pygargue à tête blanche] pair and a GREY SQUIRREL [Écureuil gris],
seeming to have found something of interest in a utility pole.
Jamie also photographed a EUROPEAN STARLING [Étourneau sansonnet]
on Jan. 24. The white speckling is still very much present on this individual,
which will soon be wearing off to pure black, and some yellowish is starting to
develop in the bill. Note also the brown streaking on the wing, some of which will
stay right into breeding plumage.
** A reminder of the Nature Moncton “Getting to the Most out of your
Camera” workshop, this coming Saturday, Feb. 1. Details are at the website <www.naturemoncton.com> and are attached
below. Registration with Louise Nichols <nicholsl@eastlink.ca> is appreciated, to
know the number of participants expected.
Nature Moncton Workshop
“Getting the Most out of your Camera”
Date: February 1, 2020
“Getting the Most out of your Camera”
Date: February 1, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon (with the option of some outside practice time after lunch)
Location: Tankville School, 1665 Elmwood Drive, Moncton
Leaders: Gordon Rattray, Fred Richards and Brian Stone
Cost: $8.00
Please register for the
workshop with Louise Nichols at nicholsl@eastlink.ca.
Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to learn how their cameras function when taking a picture. Our three presenters will talk about the components of a photograph and will show how a camera can be used to get a certain look, with some discussion on how best to compose a photo. Later in the session, we will focus on how to find a good picture opportunity and the setup that will work best to obtain the most satisfying results.
Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras (either DSLRs or Point-and-shoot) and practice what they learn on their own equipment. The presenters will be more than happy to answer questions.
This is not a photography class as such, but an overview of cameras and photography.
Bring a lunch, especially if you plan to stay and practice.
Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to learn how their cameras function when taking a picture. Our three presenters will talk about the components of a photograph and will show how a camera can be used to get a certain look, with some discussion on how best to compose a photo. Later in the session, we will focus on how to find a good picture opportunity and the setup that will work best to obtain the most satisfying results.
Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras (either DSLRs or Point-and-shoot) and practice what they learn on their own equipment. The presenters will be more than happy to answer questions.
This is not a photography class as such, but an overview of cameras and photography.
Bring a lunch, especially if you plan to stay and practice.
All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.
Nature Moncton
COOPER'S HAWK ADULT. JAN 25, 2020, GORDON RATTRAY
COOPER'S HAWK ADULT (REAR VIEW). JAN 25, 2020, GORDON RATTRAY
RED-TAILED HAWK (ADULT). JAN 25, 2020, GORDON RATTRAY
RED-TAILED HAWK (ADULT). JAN 25, 2020, GORDON RATTRAY
RAVEN JAN 23 2020 JAMIE BURRIS
COMMON MERGANSER (FEMALE). JAN 25, 2020, GORDON RATTRAY
AMERICAN ROBIN JAN 23 2020 JAMIE BURRIS
BALD EAGLE JAN 24 2020 JAMIE BURRIS
LIGHTHOUSE AT CAISSIE CAPE WHARF. JAN 25, 2020, GORDON RATTRAY
EUROPEAN STARLING JAN 24 2020 JAMIE BURRIS
GREY SQUIRREL JAN 24 2020 JAMIE BURRIS
