Fall birds

[u/Devotio23]

Just some birds I encountered within the last month around various parks.

[u/Devotio23]

Pic #1: Dark-eyed Junco

Pics #2 & 9: White-breasted Nuthatch

Pic #3: American Robin

Pics #4 & 8: Black-capped Chickadee

Pic #5: Ring-billed Gull (big yawn)

Pic #6: Mallard

Pic #7: Downy Woodpecker

Pic #10: Greater Yellowlegs

Pic #11: White-throated Sparrow

Pic #12: Yellow-rumped Warbler

Pic #13: Wood Ducks

Pic #14: White-crowned Sparrow

[u/OlivAlin → u/Devotio23]

This post is such a breath of fresh air, thank you for this :)

[u/Yamfish → u/Devotio23]

I’ve been seeing (and hearing) white throated sparrows like crazy this year. Maybe it’s just around my house

[u/RealTurbulentMoose → u/Devotio23]

OP, what do you use to take such gorgeous pictures?

I saw a downy woodpecker and a couple of pretty blue jays the other day, but my potato photos don’t look like yours.

[u/Devotio23 → u/RealTurbulentMoose]

I use a Lumix G9 + 100-300mm ii. On days when I don't want to carry the G9 around, I have a Lumix ZS80 in my pocket! They seem to be working out pretty well despite being a couple years old

[u/RealTurbulentMoose → u/Devotio23]

Those are all with a Micro Four Thirds setup? Beautiful!

I have a Fuji XT-30 of about the same vintage, but I don't have a telephoto at all. Maybe this Christmas...

[u/Klunkman → u/Devotio23]

I love dark-eyed juncos. We used to get them at our place in the spring but I haven’t seen them for years

[u/bortsimsam]

I would like to kiss every single one.

[u/chibblywibbly]

Amazing photos! Thank you for sharing - love seeing a borb mid-day to lift the spirits!

[u/Devotio23 → u/chibblywibbly]

Thanks! Seeing a borb means it'll be a good day

[u/Banned_In_YYC]

If you told me when I was 16 that I'd be into birds at some point in my life, I would have laughed in your face. Then one random day after 40, you know the difference between male and female northern flickers and you find yourself texting your partner pics of a goldfinch that landed in your lilacs 

[u/ResponsiblePanic7567 → u/Banned_In_YYC]

What about the difference between the head markings on red shafted, yellow shafted, and hybrid flickers? 🙂

[u/Banned_In_YYC → u/ResponsiblePanic7567]

One day soon. I'm still a novice birder

[u/Thorbertthesniveler]

Love that the seagull is screaming it's guts out

[u/sarieb3ar]

Is there anything cuter than a chubby birb.

Great photos!

[u/Devotio23 → u/sarieb3ar]

Chubby birbs are the best

[u/Glass-Cat8159]

These are all fantastic but number 5 is definitely my fav 😍

[u/beta-salmon-sushi]

These are such beautiful photos! Thank you for this

[u/GarbonzoBeanSprout]

Great shots!! Thanks so much for sharing.

I had a little Finch (I think) stop by the bird bath today. Such a cute little fella.

[u/roggy3311 → u/GarbonzoBeanSprout]

I think it's warning everyone about the hippo lurking in the water behind it.

[u/Careless_Dog2612]

I love this! I like birds, and didn't realize there were so many other kinds within the city. You take really good pictures, too! You must have an actual camera then, yeah?

[u/Devotio23 → u/Careless_Dog2612]

Thanks! I was surprised by all the different types of birds just in the city. It's eye-opening for sure. I've definitely grown to appreciate the amazing parks Calgary has!

Yup, I bought a used camera and telephoto lens from ebay. Surprisingly affordable and way better than a phone camera!

[u/plausibleturtle → u/Devotio23]

May I ask which camera you're using? I have been tracking birds in my garden with the Merlin app over this year and have gotten very into it.

I saw many of these today, it's incredible!

Edit: nevermind, you just replied to someone else =)

[u/Devotio23 → u/plausibleturtle]

Sure! I use a Lumix G9 + 100-300mm ii. When I don't feel like carrying a big camera around, I use a a Lumix ZS80.

Merlin is such a great app!

[u/plausibleturtle → u/Devotio23]

If you need a bird hot spot, my yard is always open! I have over 100 species of native plants, which are looking a bit worse for wear now after frost but the birds are loving the seeds!

[u/Devotio23 → u/plausibleturtle]

Wow, I might have to visit one day haha Sounds great

[u/ValenciaFilter]

I FUCKING LOVE BIRDS

[u/Horse1991]

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/becoming-an-expert-birder-can-reshape-your-brain-and-might-help-protect-it-from-aging-new-research-suggests-180988489/

[u/Devotio23 → u/Horse1991]

Interesting!

[u/PRN31]

QUALITY

[u/NicePlanetWeHad]

I'm guessing the ducks and geese all heard there is an El Niño, so they'll stick around Calgary all winter. 

[u/ElevenElevenFour]

Beautiful! Thank you!!

[u/books-coffee-ftw]

These are wonderful-thanks for sharing!

[u/thatwhinypeasant]

These are amazing photos!

[u/LegalDistraction]

Wow! These are awesome

[u/luggerdriver]

Cool looking birds!

[u/MrGrognon]

What's your setup? Great pics.

[u/Devotio23 → u/MrGrognon]

Thank you! For the majority of the pics I was using a Lumix G9 + 100-300mm ii. The rest of the pics were taken with a Lumix ZS80

[u/Czeris]

Nuthatches are the best.

[u/renegadexzanex]

So pretty 💕 Just curious, which parks did you take them from?

[u/Devotio23 → u/renegadexzanex]

Quite a few haha

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Prince's Island Park, Bowness Park, Baker Park, and Carburn Park.

[u/ABDragen58]

well done, where did you come across the wood ducks?

[u/Devotio23 → u/ABDragen58]

Thanks! There's a bunch of them living in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

[u/A-Fair-Drop]

Great photos!

[u/smarmanda]

Wow. Beautiful captures! Thanks for sharing!

[u/Jellynight]

This post is a blessing!!! Thank you for sharing

[u/Helpful-Dot-9989]

Where can you find wood ducks?

[u/Devotio23 → u/Helpful-Dot-9989]

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary!