February 25, 2012 by prairiebirder

A Canadian Big Year!

Have you ever had the dream of participating in a Big Year? I have, but I probably won’t be able to fulfill my dream until later on in life.

But until then, I have been reading a wonderful blog about four Calgarians participating in a Canadian Big Year for both birds and mammals.

The blog is Fur & Feathers 500 – a Canada Big Year for Birds and Mammals. There are some beautiful photos in this blog and wonderful posts about their journeys across Canada. I would recommend subscribing to their blog to get regular updates on their progress and lists. I hope by the end of 2012 Brian, Ray, Phil, and Mike are able to achieve their goal of 500 species of birds and mammals!

A Pine Grosbeak (photo by me),

February 24, 2012 by prairiebirder

Bird Photo Quiz #10

This is my tenth Bird Photo Quiz. Please post your answers in the comments below and I’ll reveal the identity of the birds in a week, as well as those who have made the correct identifications. Click to enlarge the pictures.

Thanks for playing!