American Kestrel
Life expectancy: 5 – 11 yrs Weight: 80 – 165 g Body size: 22 – 31 cm Wingspan: 51 – 61 cm Flight speed: x km/h Food: Grasshoppers, dragonflies, lizards, mice, voles.
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Blue Jay
He started as a curious visitor and ended up being a regular in my backyard. In the crow family, Jays are super intelligent, worth it to know them.
Northen Cardinal Juvenile
For the second year in a row, the Cardinal couple in my backyard bred successfully. Always a blessing to see these magnificent birds. Juvenile on its own. Aug 17, 2020 Aug 23, 2020 Aug 23, 2020 2019 Chick
Cedar Waxwing
A family of Cedar Waxwing was having fruits by the river. Montreal Aug16, 2020 500mm f/7.1 1/800 iso 800 Cedar Waxwing Juvenile
Great Egret
Little expedition by the river. Looking up at first I thought it was a seagull. The grace of this white Heron flying over my head on this blue cloudless sky is jaw-dropping. Montreal Aug16, 2020 200mm f/7.1 1/2000 iso 800
Red-Tailed Hawk
Beautiful visit at sunrise. Unexpected to stay very close from me perched on that wooden fence. Montreal Aug16, 2020 Life expectancy: 25 yrs Weight: 908 – 1,725 g Body size: 45 – 60 cm Wingspan: 105 – 141 cm Flight speed: 32 – 64 km/h Food: small rodents 500mm f/5.6 1.1250 iso 1600
Northern Cardinal
My favorite backyard model. For over 5 years I have been feeding this beautiful red male. Even saved his life once! I love this picture with his crest in the wind. Montreal Feb 21, 2020 410mm 1/200 f/8 iso 800 Life expectancy: 15 yrs Weight: 34 – 65 g Body size: 21 – 23.5 cm . . .