Tag Archives: songbird

Hairy woodpecker

Female hairy woodpecker perched in a tree at the edge of the Rideau River, April 17, 2013.

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American Robin

American robin in profile, photographed April 15, 2013. This bird has been perching in this tree next to the Rideau River consistently the past several days, likely having claimed a territory for mating and rearing a brood.

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American Robin

Robin back from his winter sojourn, a sure sign spring has returned. Viewed next to the Rideau River while on an afternoon run with Hera, my buddy Jason and his dog Nos.

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Red wing blackbird

Male red-winged blackbird back from his winter sojourn in more southerly regions of North America, ready to find a mate, April 8, 2013.

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Sparrow

What I think is a song sparrow perched in a tree next to the Rideau River, April 6, 2013.

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Cardinal

Male cardinal, Easter Sunday, 2013

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Goldfinch

Goldfinch in winter plumage, Easter Sunday, 2013.

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Male cardinal

Male cardinal making his territorial call.

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Male cardinal

Male cardinal, one of the species of songbird that stays with us year round. I wonder if he was in the running when the new Pope was elected.

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