Going birding near marshes is a great way to see many interesting bird species that we wouldn't often see elsewhere. My favourite marsh is at the end of a trail off Florence street in Porcupine.
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| Marsh near Porcupine Fall 2013 |
I've seen some interesting birds this year around this marsh...
We watched this Wilson's Snipe feeding near the pond in June...
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| Wilson's Snipe / Bécassine de Wilson Marsh near Porcupine (June 2013) |
We usually stand still and wait...and wait...and birds eventually show up...
or bears (that's why we stay close to the truck)
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| A little too-common disruption while birding near South Porcupine. Photo taken from inside the truck (June 2013) |
In July, this American Bittern landed in front of us as we were standing still.
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| American Bittern / Butor d'Amérique Marsh near Porcupine (July 2013) |
I love this next picture. These 2 unlikely friends were perched together for about 25 minutes. The American Goldfinch stayed near the Hawk for all that time, moving back and forth on the branch.
It was quite an unusual and interesting thing to watch.
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| Sharp-shinned Hawk and American Goldfinch Épervier brun et Chardonneret jaune Marsh near Porcupine (August 2013) |
In October... not many birds. But the beavers are moving in...
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| Beaver at work Marsh near Porcupine (Oct 2013) |
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