This rare visitor to a city park in Calgary has been seen there for over a week now, by SO many birders/photographers. Sometimes it cooperates, sometimes it doesn't. Today, I was only able to see it from a great distance. Cropped heavily and good enough for ID purposes. What a beautiful bird it is, and it was a thrill to see it.
Back on 11 May 2021, I was fortunate enough to see a different Lewis's Woodpecker at another city park. That day, I was able to get closer photos, seen in my Lewis's Woodpecker album,
This was a visit just to hopefully see the woodpecker. I didn't walk further - too much pain. The handsome American Robin just happened to be searching for food for its babies right where I was standing.
Actually, the best sighting of all was seeing several long-time friends that I haven't seen for such a long time. Felt so good to see and talk with them.
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Carburn Park nature wildlife avian ornithology bird woodpecker Lewis's Woodpecker Melanerpes lewis male rare visitor perched tree branch park outdoor 28 May 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_0512
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On 28 May 2024, this was a visit just to hopefully see the rare Lewis's Woodpecker that has been visiting Calgary for at least a week now. SO many birders/photographers have been to this location. I didn't walk further - too much pain. This handsome American Robin just happened to be searching for food for its babies right where I was standing.
Actually, the best sighting of all was seeing several long-time friends that I haven't seen for such a long time. Felt so good to see and talk with them.
Back on 11 May 2021, I was fortunate enough to see a different Lewis's Woodpecker at another city park. That day, I was able to get closer photos, seen in my Lewis's Woodpecker album,
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Carburn Park nature wildlife avian ornithology bird American Robin Turdus migratorius male searching for food for his babies insect in beak perched on top of evergreen tree front/side view park outdoor 28 May 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_0494
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This rare visitor to a city park in Calgary has been seen there for over a week now, by SO many birders/photographers. Sometimes it cooperates, sometimes it doesn't. Today, I was only able to see it from a great distance. Cropped heavily and good enough for ID purposes. What a beautiful bird it is, and it was a thrill to see it.
Back on 11 May 2021, I was fortunate enough to see a different Lewis's Woodpecker at another city park. That day, I was able to get closer photos, seen in my Lewis's Woodpecker album,
This was a visit just to hopefully see the woodpecker. I didn't walk further - too much pain. The handsome American Robin just happened to be searching for food for its babies right where I was standing.
Actually, the best sighting of all was seeing several long-time friends that I haven't seen for such a long time. Felt so good to see and talk with them.
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Carburn Park nature wildlife avian ornithology bird woodpecker Lewis's Woodpecker Melanerpes lewis male rare visitor perched tree branch park outdoor 28 May 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_0509
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On 28 May 2024, this was a visit just to hopefully see the rare Lewis's Woodpecker that has been visiting Calgary for at least a week now. SO many birders/photographers have been to this location. I didn't walk further - too much pain. This handsome American Robin just happened to be searching for food for its babies right where I was standing.
Actually, the best sighting of all was seeing several long-time friends that I haven't seen for such a long time. Felt so good to see and talk with them.
Back on 11 May 2021, I was fortunate enough to see a different Lewis's Woodpecker at another city park. That day, I was able to get closer photos, seen in my Lewis's Woodpecker album,
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Carburn Park nature wildlife avian ornithology bird American Robin Turdus migratorius male searching for food for his babies front/side view grass park outdoor 28 May 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_0473
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This rare visitor to a city park in Calgary has been seen there for over a week now, by SO many birders/photographers. Sometimes it cooperates, sometimes it doesn't. Today, I was only able to see it from a great distance. Cropped heavily and good enough for ID purposes. What a beautiful bird it is, and it was a thrill to see it.
Back on 11 May 2021, I was fortunate enough to see a different Lewis's Woodpecker at another city park. That day, I was able to get closer photos, seen in my Lewis's Woodpecker album,
This was a visit just to hopefully see the woodpecker. I didn't walk further - too much pain. The handsome American Robin just happened to be searching for food for its babies right where I was standing.
Actually, the best sighting of all was seeing several long-time friends that I haven't seen for such a long time. Felt so good to see and talk with them.
Tags: Calgary Alberta Canada Carburn Park nature wildlife avian ornithology bird woodpecker Lewis's Woodpecker Melanerpes lewis male rare visitor perched tree branch leaves foliage park outdoor 28 May 2024 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott IMG_0479
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