Hi Rocky, When you looked at the Black-chinned Hummingbird, did you see the violet throat patch? The Ruby-crowned and Black-chinned are virtually identical in...
My apologies, I did not know that and my reference book made no indication of that fact.I can't say whether there was any violet on the throat,I don't recall...
After assessing the photos I came to the conclusion that this is most likely a Ruby Throated Hummingbird.I'm blaming my Birding guide for a very relevant...
Hi, On Monday an Eared grebe colony suddenly appeared in Wascana Lake about half way between the Centre of the Arts and the university. There were 26 nests, ...
Hey Rocky - We all enjoy your postings and photos so much. No sweat on something we all do (ie 24 Common Loons I reported aka DC Cormorants lol). And...
'Hummingbirds of North America' by Sheri Williamson (Peterson Series) mentions that the male Black-chinned Hummingbird's ..".gorget is mostly velvet black with...
Early Tuesday morning, Jim Cummings and I began birding at Kronau searching for Orchard Orioles. We managed to hear a sporadically singing male in the townsite...
This is great time to haul out those guides and put up those feeders. Trevor mentioned today of a Selasphorus hummingbird from Beauval that is perhaps very ...
that's one nice pic!--Original Message Text--- From: Rocky Marchigiano Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:31:28 -0000 There is an image now on my site if any of you...
Scott Perhaps we can meet at Kronau and I can trade you an Orchard Oriole or two for a Loggerhead Shrike. :-) Take care Bob ... From: Scott Wilson To:...
Sounds good! Seems like I need to start looking before 8 pm. BTW the grebe nests numbered 41 today, up from 26 two days ago. There was one very pale Eared...
Nick I think the name of the person who reported the Selasphorus Hummer is Rick Anderson. I am unable to confirm that because Trevor is away at his cabin and...
This morning I photographed a turekey vulture on an old barn on my place, near Saskatoon. There is not sign of a nest, but it has a perfect attic for one .....
Fellow Birders, What can I say? June was a blur to say the least! I'm now on vacation until the 19th, and we're down visiting some of Sandra's family in...
Hey Gang, Sorry for the fragmented story in the previous post. I appreciate your patience in going through it all! My only excuse is that Craig's computer is...
Hello all, I haven't had much time to go out and do actual birdwatching for a while as I have been pretty busy lately, and not having a car or a license yet...
Wednesday afternoon ,my friend Jared calls and asks if I would like to go Ferruginous Hawk banding. Hmmm why not? More like "you bet!" We head to Moose Jaw...
Daniel,some of my best lifers came while I was on foot,walking around my city.--Original Message Text--- From: Daniel Giesbrecht Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:52:42...
Daniel Some excellent sightings.Just another example of seeing interesting birds by getting out there somehow as best one can. Good Birding Bob L Regina ... ...
JB Have you any more details about this Nipawin sighting? Good Birding Bob L Regina ... From: j b To: Saskbirds@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008...
Hi Guy, You are not the only Euro 2008 fan - two more live right here in Weyburn. Martin was firmly ensconced on the couch with his Werder Bremen scarf wrapped...
... You can go to many of places and see a little of a lot, or stay at home and get to know everything about one place. How many different species of birds...
Hey Daniel... thanx for that..." R2D2 call " is a great way to remember the Bobolink! I'd never seen one until a few weeks back and I thought to myself that...
Jim, wonderful report of the adventures of the two "J's". Thanks. Always enjoy your postings. We've located two areas this year around here with Ferruginous...
Hiya...has anyone ever heard a Vesper Sparrow singing on Boreal Island this time of year? I was there last evening and the one time I don't have my bins with...
