Bring on the reds and greens with the holiday spirit 🎄 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #birdsofperu #vermillionflycatcher

Soaking in the sunshine because even with cloudy skies, one can get a sun burn! 🍃 🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #pacificparrotlet #birdsofperu

Let's sea if we can make it through the snow because mother nature has the gull to show her face around here! 🦆 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography

Let's shake off the winter blues with the #PeruvianBoobie 🦅 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #birdsofperu

Sleek lines, calm waters, and nothing ordinary about it. Hidden in the rocks, the #CommonMergansers have a lovers spat! 🦆 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #canadianbirds #waterbirds

Where farmland meets finesse, the Ring-necked Pheasant dances at golden hour 🦆 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #ringneckedpheasant #canadianbirds

The neighborhood’s biggest gossip, the House Sparrow! 🦅 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #housesparrow

They say the sound of the Loon is 'haunting', I say its beautiful, which team are you on? Haunting 👻 or Beautiful 🥰 🪶 #commonloon #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birds

I'll be there in two shakes of a red-tail 🦆 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #redtailedhawk #canadianbirds

Me at an all-you-can-eat brunch, the Northern Shoveler 🪏 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #canadianbirds #northernshoveler

A flash of yellow against a field of gold, the Yellow-headed Blackbird sits a top the grasses singing away 🎶 #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography #canadianbirds #yellowheadedblackbird

Feeling a little extra sparkly today, Starling energy only. ✨ #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds #birding #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching #birders #birdoftheday #🪶 #naturephotography

Coot couture: rocking those natural green and blue tones. Nature paints with algae, and the coot completes the contrasting composition. 🪶 #americancoot #birdsoftheworld #birding #birdphotography #birds #ornithology #birdnerd #birdphotos

Ripples, reflection, and a Common Merganser. 🌊🪶 #commonmerganser #canadianbirds #birdsoftheworld #birdsofperu #birding #birdphotography #birds #ornithology #birdnerd #birdwatching

A little birdy told me it’s my birthday — and brought the flowers! 🌺🐥 #birthday #birdnerd #birding #ornithology #birdsoftheworld #pacificparrotlet #birdsofperu #birdphotography #birdphotos #birds

Feelin’ blue never looked so good 💙 🪶 #BlueGreyTanager #birdsofperu #birdsoftheworld #birds #birding #birdphotos #birdnerd #ornithology #birdingphotos #birdphotography

I’m all ears for this kind of sparkle ✨ 💜 #SparklingVioletear #birdsofperu #birdsoftheworld #hummingbird #birds #birding #birdnerd #ornithology

No drama today, just calm chit-chat with this little bird, the Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant 🪶 #birdsoftheworld #birdsofperu #birding #birdphotography #brownbackedchattyrant #andesmountains

🤯 It baffles my mind that such a small bird can have such a long tail! The Green-tailed Trainbearer (sub-species of hummingbird) flits about the tree never staying still for too long! #hummingbirds #birdsoftheworld #birdsofperu #birdphotos 🪶

I thought I was sneaky, but this heron let me get closer than ever. #birdsoftheworld #birds 🪶

Let's finish off September with a bang! 💥 The #TyrianMetaltail may look similar to the #AmaziliaHummingbird, but this small green and metalic bronze bird is only found in the high #AndesMountains and prefer more humid climates. #birdsofperu #incatrail #hummingbird #birdsoftheworld #birds 🪶

Most people ignore this bird! Why? Because it is a #mockingbird! Which means sometimes you don't know its there given it copycat sounds of other bird songs. #birds 🪶 #birdsoftheworld

This one zipped by and caught my eye! I chased this #VermillionFlycatcher all around a park in #Lima once I saw its stunning orange head and red belly. It finally settled on the tip top of this tree for only a moment, but just long enough so I could capture it! 🐦‍🔥 #birdsofperu #birdphotography 🪶

How can you get involved? Polish your bins, grab a friend, and let's go! birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/obd...

Update on the Ostrich Farm culling: - cows and pigs also carry H5N1 and can transmit it - the CFIA is allegedly paying $3000/bird - current regulation required the destruction of all birds on farms that had or have the virus (More comments in thread)

Hello to the Beauiful Birding community, I have some sad news to share today, an Ostrich farm in BC, Canada is under attack! The government is claiming the ostriches have avian flu and must be culled, but they have done no testing. Please help! #birding #birdsoftheworld #birds 🪶 shorturl.at/85UJE

Often confused for leaves... or maybe that's just me! The #PacificParrotlet flocks and cuddles together as they settle in for the night, making sure to watch out for predators. #birdsofperu #southamericanbirds #birdphotography #birding #ornithology #birds 🪶

Got a mosquito problem? Call the #BlueAndWhiteSwallow today! Spotted often on cliff sides, under bridges, or in this case sitting on Inca ruins, this bird gathers a flock and hunts down flying insects. #birdsofperu #peruvianbirds #southamericanbirds #birdphotography #birding #birds 🪶

#SparklingVioletears are fairly commonly spotted around #Peru in search of nectar, however, this little one was in search of a mate and sat a top this tree for hours, chirping away! Violetears are a specific group of #hummingbirds known for their violet or blue-eared colouring. #birdsoftheworld 🪶

The fact that I’m in my early 30s and now have a favourite bird from each category is concerning to me 🪶 My ultimate favourite bird is the #whitebrowedtitwarbler and I can’t wait to photograph it one day! What’s your ultimate favourite bird?! #favouritebird #birdsoftheworld #ornithology #birding

The #Bananaquit is a small yellow bellied bird found nestled in trees and bushed. This particular one was surprised by an Amazilia Hummingbird at a park in #LimaPeru. #southamericanbirds #birdsofperu #birdphotography #ornithology #birdsoftheworld #birds 🪶

#Doves are often confused with #Pigeons, however, doves are typically smaller and this #PeruvianDove, known as the #PacificDove, has a striking blue ring around its eye. This one, spotted in a tree was preening its feathers and settling in for the evening. #southamericanbirds #birdsoftheworld 🪶

The omnivorous bird is spotted all over South and Central America confusing pray with its sky-coloured feathers often traveling in small flocks, the #BlueGreyTanager is a must see! #birdsoftheworld #southamericanbirds #birdphotography #birding #ornithology #birds 🪶

#PeruvianBirds are stunning and this #AmaziliaHummingbird is no different! Did you know that Amazilia does not come from the Amazon River or the Amazon rainforest. It's actually from a fictional character, Amazili, from a novel by Jean-François Marmontel. #birding #birdsoftheworld #birds 🪶

#Terns variations are seen around the world, but this unique #IncaTern is only spotted on the west coast of #SouthAmerica. The Inca Terns is known for their mustache-like white feathers near their striking reddish-orange beak. #birdsoftheworld #southamericanbirds #birdphotography #birdnerd #birds 🪶

Did you know that Peru has its own Pelican?! The #PeruvianPelican is only found along the west coast of #SouthAmerica. It is often seen with a bright yellow, orange and blue beak, but its large brown and grey wings with are distinctive as they soar around marinas and the coast. #birdsoftheworld 🪶

This little one is quite common in some regions and difficult to find in others, as the #SaffronFinch is a non-migratory bird and stays in its region all year round. They are often seen on the ground eating seeds and small bigs. #peruvianbirds #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography 🪶

The #MountainCaracara was seen several times on our trip to #Peru, but always seemed to be just slightly out of reach of my camera. However, on #RainbowMountain, a few were riding the wind currents looking for their next meal in the fields below and this one flew right over us! #birdsoftheworld

The main goal if visiting Peru was to see Penguins! These #HumboldtPenguins did not disappoint 🐧 They were so cute as they hopped around. It was quite the challenge to take a photo from a boat with the waves pushing us around, balancing the camera and the penguins moving about! #birdsoftheworld

Though not overly majestic, this tiny #SouthernBeardlessTyrannulet flitted about the trees looking for a mate. Though part of the shy #flycatcher family, it acts more like #warbler and has various plumages! #peruvianbirds #southamericanbirds #birdsoftheworld #birding

High up in the #AndesMountains lived this #ScarletBelliedMountainTanager, this was the one fleeting photo I was able to capture of the shy bird. This bird is only found in specific mountainous regions of #SouthAmerica and adds a spot of colour to the skyline. #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography

The #PeruvianBooby, not to be confused with the #BlueFootedBooby (as they do look quite similar). The differences between the Blue-Footed and the Peruvian are the blue eyes and blue feet. The Peruvian is only in #Peru while the Blue-Footed can be found in nearby regions. #birdsoftheworld

My goal this year was to catch more birds in flight... I am not sure why I decided #hummingbirds were a good starting points, but here we are! The #AmaziliaHummingbird is uniquely colourful with a brown body and green head found in #LimaPeru. #birding

Catching a dream shot! This #BeeHummingbird in Cuba was a 6 hour round trip day trip in the tiniest little taxi, driven by the passion to see the #WorldsSmallestBird 😍 Catching birds in flight is one thing, but catching hummingbirds in flight is another! #birdsoftheworld #birdphotography #birding

It’s #Flyyay 🎉 Going in for some juicy nectar this #EmeraldHummingbird sticks it’s tongue out as it glimmered in the sun ☀️ #birding #birdsoftheworld #birdphotos #ornithology #birdphotography #hummingbirds #cubanbirds

This #CanadaGoose couldn’t get enough of this pond water on #ThirstyThursday 💦 #birdsoftheworld #birding #canadianbirds #birdphotos #birdphoto

Story time on #WingWednesday 🪽 Walking near the Calgary Glenmore reservoir, I spotted strange large birds in the distance. I slowly creeped closer to discover the White Faced Ibis was in town for a visit. I thought they escaped from the zoo! #birding #birdphotography #ornithology #birdnerd #birds

#MoodyMonday with the #NorthernFlickerWoodpecker I love finding Northern Flicker feathers because of the spots on them, they are so beautiful! #birdsoftheworld #Canadianbirds #ornithology #birdnerd #birding #birdphotos #birdphotography

What birds did you spot this weekend? I only saw some black capped #chickadees, everyone else seemed to be hiding on me! #birdsoftheworld #birding #birdphotos #ornithology #birdnerd

Happy #WingWednesday with the #BeeHummingbird in #Cuba 😍 Hummingbirds by themselves are quite difficult to capture, but add that difficulty to the smallest birds in the world, only about 6cm tall! This is the female heading for some nectar 😍 #bucketlistphoto #birdnerd #birdsoftheworld #birding