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Rare Summer Tanager in Qualicum Beach
ByMichael Klotz March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

A rare Summer Tanager spotted in Qualicum Beach over Valentine’s weekend created rare winter excitement on Vancouver Island. This bright yellow individual, a female or immature, shows olive upperparts and a thick pale bill. Summer Tanagers breed in the southern United States and rarely are seen in British Columbia. This makes a Qualicum Beach sighting…

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Brown Pelican in Rockport Harbor, TX
ByMichael Klotz March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a common site in Rockport, Texas Harbor. We observed one from Captain Tommy’s boat during a Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures tour. This coastal bird shows a brown body and pale head in breeding season and it’s signature bill built for fishing. Brown Pelicans plunge-dive headfirst into Aransas Bay…

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Bird Tours | ducks | Photography | Texas | Urban Wildlife | Wildlife Photography

Black-bellied Whistling-duck at South Padre Island, Texas
ByMichael Klotz March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

A Black-bellied Whistling-Duck greets birders as a welcome party at the entrance to the South Padre Island World Birding Center. This January morning photo shows the duck standing on the grass near several nearby flocks gathering around the entrance area. Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks are one of only two whistling duck species in the United States, along…

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American Oystercatcher in Aransas, Texas
ByMichael Klotz March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

At Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas Gulf Coast, the American Oystercatcher is a true highlight for birders. Its bold black and white plumage contrasts sharply with its bright orange bill and yellow eye. These striking shorebirds patrol sandy shorelines and oyster reefs along the refuge. They use their strong bills to pry open…

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Black-necked Stilts at Leona Turnbull Birding Center, Texas
ByMichael Klotz March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

The Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is one of North America’s most striking shorebirds. This stunning photo captures two individuals wading at Leona Turnbull Birding Center in Texas. Note the bold, contrasting black-and-white plumage — a reliable field identification mark. Adults show glossy black upperparts and bright white underparts. The foreground bird shows browner tones, typical…

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Whooping Crane – Aransas NWR, TX
ByMichael Klotz February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Few sights in North American birding feel as meaningful as watching a Whooping Crane at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This is especially true of one striding through the shallows with a hard-won blue crab dangling from its bill. We took a boat tour with Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures staring Captain Tommy. The real stars…

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Eastern Kingbird on Neskonlith
ByMichael Klotz February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

An Eastern Kingbird is observed near Neskonlith traditional land in open farmland above the South Thompson River. One individual perches on a barbed-wire fence bordering irrigated fields. This species typically selects exposed perches for aerial foraging where the bird makes repeated short flights to capture flying insects. Prey taken on the wing are often flies…

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Pigeon Guillemot at Lonsdale Quay, BC
ByMichael Klotz January 28, 2026February 19, 2026

These Pigeon Guillemots were photographed swimming near shore and commonly nest around Lonsdale Quay. They nest under the concrete pier, which resembles the rocky islands they typically breed on. They have very basic nests of stones, bones, and seashells with a central depression. Guillemots use crevices, cavities, and sheltered spaces for nesting in natural and…

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Western Meadowlark at Nighthawk Road, BC
ByMichael Klotz January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

A Western Meadowlark was filmed at Nighthawk Campground picking through freshly mowed, well-watered grass beside the apple orchard. This setting shows how managed landscapes can temporarily concentrate desert birds in British Columbia. Its beak was open not for singing, but to release heat during a very hot day. The meadowlark moved steadily through short grass,…

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Blue Grosbeak in Summerland, BC
ByMichael Klotz January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

A Blue Grosbeak photographed in Summerland, British Columbia last summer drew strong interest from local birders. This vivid blue songbird is an uncommon visitor to the Okanagan Valley. The bird was first found and documented by a local birder, Markus Weilmeier who captured clear photos confirming the identification. Those images quickly circulated within the regional…

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