Totally captivated in 2007 by the live camera feed of the Hornby Island nesting Bald Eagles in B.C., I was drawn into birding and have never looked back. Thus begins my account of what I'm fortunate enough to discover each day and perhaps capture with my camera.



Unless otherwise stated, all images were taken by and are the property of Janice Melendez

Species Counts:

2014 Final Year List: 255; 2015 Year List a/o June 5, 2015: 235; Life List: 327

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Merlin in a Fog


As Robert and I savour our morning coffee on the dock at the cottage and patiently await the fog to lift, the resident Merlins are quite vocal, with one landing close to us, allowing for some photo opps despite the icky lighting conditions, enjoy:













P.S. Footnote to Thursday's Glen Major hawks, they have been confirmed as Broad-winged vs. Red-shouldered...thanks for clarifying on my behalf, Doug!


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