In March there are still some very neat winter birds around, such as Northern Shrikes, Snow Buntings and the resident Pileated Woodpeckers, Great-horned Owls, and Ruffed Grouse. The only problem is that I have no pictures of these birds, so I’ve resorted to the more common birds. Here are my two Must-see birds for March (all photos by me):
1. Black-billed Magpie
The Black-billed Magpie is one of the most common birds in Alberta. The head and breast are black with a white belly, the wings are an iridescent blue-black, their tail is also very long. Black-billed Magpies can be found almost everywhere,
2. Black-capped Chickadee
The Black-capped Chickadee is one of the most common and widespread songbirds as well as a very common feeder bird. The chickadee has a black cap and bib with white cheeks and white-edged wing feathers. Their bill is short and perfect for opening sunflower seeds,
These are both wonderful birds to see in March PrairieBirder! I hope that this month you will be able to get photographs of the other species you mentioned above.
Thank you Mia, I hope I do get photos of those other species.
Great shots. Love the Magpie, I have only seen one once at a distance, when out west. Would love to see them commonly.
Thank you Dan, I hope you see Black-billed Magpies soon and at a close distance.
Your photographs are great. Yes, they are two neat birds to see anytime.
Thank you very much Gene.