More Early Fall Colours in Nova ScotiaThis fall colours trip was primarily in Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park and points on route and nearby. Nova Scotia Fall Colours
Early Fall Colour in Nova ScotiaThis fall colours trip was along the Musquodoboit River. It was a bit early for the full show. Musquodoboit River (low water level)
Sandhill CraneThis Sandhill Crane was alone which is unusual. It was foraging in last years corn stubble now converted into mostly grass or sage. It was relatively undisturbed by my presence. Sandhill Crane
American Avocet, the last visitThese are my last photos of the American Avocets. The pair are probably well on their way south now although surprises are not uncommon with birds. They spent several weeks at Rainbow Haven Provincial Park in the large salt marsh behind the beaches. American Avocet
August 17, 2024 Supermoon, Nova ScotiaThe Supermoon of August 17, 2024 was clearly visible later in the evening. When it first rose as seen at Peggy's Cove it was behind a wall of mist or fog so I did not succeed in obtaining the coveted red-orange images. August 17, 2024 Supermoon, Nova Scotia
Baird's SandpiperThe Baird's Sandpiper, the shorebird on the right in these photos, was on a grassy islet with Short-billed Dowitchers and Greater Yellowlegs. The sharply demarked chest striping with a tinge of yellow marks this shorebirds field marks. It is not rare, usually uncommon, but can be hard to find especially in large flocks of peeps. Baird's Sandpiper
Late Summer Gale Along the Nova Scotia Coast Part TwoI took the usual route for weather events along the coast; Herring Cove, Portuguese Cove, Duncan's Cove, Ketch Harbour, Sandy Cove, Sambro Harbour, Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park and thence to the Peggy's Cove side of the Chebucto Peninsula. The direction of the wind is a major factor in how the surf builds in these locations. Late Summer Gale Along the Nova Scotia Coast Part Two
Burrowing OwlAfter spending two uneventfull days at Brier Island I came home via Cape Sable Island to photograph the reported Glossy Ibis and enroute the Burrowing Owl. Like all small owls the Burrowing Owl is extremely tame and subject to abuse by birders and photographers especially photographers with unsuitable focal lengths for bird photography. As usual I used a 1200mm lens and even then I cropped the images. The owl was never disturbed and barely even looked at me. Hopefully it will migrate soon. Burrowing Owl
Glossy IbisOn my way home from Brier Island I took the southern route to photograph the Glossy Ibis. It was in a ball field behind a chain link fence. I moved around the fence to the work sheds to get a clear vantage but alas the light was now awful with the sun driving into my camera. I left content with what I had since I have excellent photos of this bird on my website. This non breeding juvenile was not impressive like its breeding adults but it will have its turn. Glossy Ibis
Late Summer Gale Along the Nova Scotia Coast Part OneThese are photos of a late Summer Gale Along the Nova Scotia Coast. This is part one of two parts. I followed the Chebucto Peninsula loop from Ferguson's Cove thence to Herring Cove, Ketch Harbour, Duncan's Cove, Sambro Harbour, Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park and Peggy's Cove. Photos are of ocean surf and vessels tied up safe from the storm. Late Summer Gale Along the Nova Scotia Coast Part One
Evangeline Beach Peeps Aerial Display Part Four................continuation of photos of aerial display from Evangeline Beach shorebird migration.
Evangeline Beach Peeps Aerial Display 2024 Part Three.........................continuation of my series of photographs from Evangeline Beach, Nova Scotia. Evangeline Beach Peeps Aerial Display 2024 Part Three
American Avocet and FriendsI was on my way to Hartlen Point Beach when I stopped for a look-see at Rainbow Haven salt marsh but the tide was high so nary a bird in sight on the water. All the birds were hunkered down in the grass awaiting the tide to recede. I continued to Hartlen Point Beach but there were scant opportunities to be found there so I returned to Rainbow Haven salt marsh and low and behold the two American Avocets were floating and paddling just ripe for photographs. A visit by a Merlin scattered all the birds resting amongst the nearby grasses on the islets so I left satisfied with my photographs. American Avocet and Friends
Burrowing OwlI briefly visited the Burrowing Owl on my way to Cape Sable Island. I photographed it with a 1200mm lens so I was not close enough to disturb the owl. It is using the rock cavity as its home and sits near the entrance to scan for its next meal, behaviour typical for the species. My concern for the owl is prowling harriers and predatory mammals but mostly the weather. Nova Scotia suffers one or two hurricanes or tropical storms a year. If the tide is high I fear the owl will drown as the surf washes into its cavity. Burrowing Owl
Wood DuckThe Wood Duck, adult male in non breeding plumage. was at the Annapolis Royal Marsh. Wood Duck
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