amherst trip.

[denis]

here,s a few pics from yesterday,s trip to amherst.the boreal owl pics are not very good,as the owl was very concealed,and surrounded by branches.
a hen pheasant.the male ran across the road like a roadrunner!beep.beep!!and didn,t stop for a photo.


a little sleeping beauty.


and of course no trip is complete,whitout a complimentary chickadee

[Murray]

I am pretty sure that's a boreal owl.
The beak is black.

[denis]

murray.
my field guide says,saw-whet has a black bill,and boreal has a yellowish bill
denis

[josullivan]

Your owl is definitely a Boreal Owl----quite a find in a non-irruption year and nice photos.

Brendan O'Sullivan
Mississauga

[denis]

thanks for the info guys.i will rename him
denis

[JTF]

Nice find for the boreal, last year was there 4 year trip to southern ontario. Awesome to see one down this far south again. Heres a boreal from last winter for ID purposes against yours.

[denis]

thanks paul
i see the resemblance.i only wish i would of had a better angle,with better lighting,like your photo.
denis

[JTF]

Was this one in the jack pine plantation in owl woods? If you send that boreal pic to the OFO they will post if for sure.

[Moira]

Nice capture Denis!

[denis]

thanks moira.
paul,it was in the jack pine,as i,m sure you can tell,and i need some more info on OFO?
denis

[JTF]

Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) is dedicated to the study of bird life in Ontario.
They accept photos of various species out of their normal range etc,  the boreal owl would fit the bill.

 http://www.ofo.ca/photos/photomainpage.php

[denis]

thanks paul
it,s done.
denis

[Photoman]

Very nice shots, I like the shot of the Pheasant, is it a Female Pheasant?

Clemens

[denis]

thanks clemens
yes it,s a hen.there was a male but he darted across the road,and just kept running.
denis

[ravynne40]

great shots, what is an "non-irruption year"?