Gary Davidson

Peregrine Falcon

Birds of Nakusp

This week's edition focuses on the variety of falcons that live in British Columbia.

Peregrine Falcon
Great Blue Heron

Birds of Nakusp

This week Gary Davidson discusses the Blue Heron and its decline in the Columbia Basin in recent years.

Great Blue Heron
Male mallard duck.

Birds of Nakusp

From Panama to Nakusp: Chickadees, sparrows and ducks. Oh my!

Male mallard duck.
Brown-hooded Parrot

Birds of Nakusp

Gary Davidson discusses his final days in Panama and the birds he's seen on his trip.

Brown-hooded Parrot
White-throated Mountain-gem

Birds of Nakusp

With two weeks to go, Gary Davidson reflects on his visit to Panama.

White-throated Mountain-gem

Birds of Nakusp

Week three in Panama and the Davidsons are having a blast with birding.

Birds of Nakusp

Checking out bird life in a slightly different location...

BIRDS OF NAKUSP

BIRDS OF NAKUSP

The Hammond’s is a bird of the coniferous forest and is, therefore, the most common empid in our region.

BIRDS OF NAKUSP
Hummingbirds  are back.

BIRDS OF NAKUSP

There are six species of Hummingbirds in Canada, four of which have been reported in our region.

Hummingbirds  are back.
A flock of Snow Geese.

Birds of Nakusp: What are those white birds flying along the lake?

Geese and swans are the most common white birds seen flying along the Arrow Lakes, but pelicans come through occasionally too.

A flock of Snow Geese.
The Spotted Towhee

Birds of Nakusp – the Spotted Towhee

The Spotted Towhee has a striking appearance, but it is rarely seen around Nakusp.

The Spotted Towhee
A superb fairywren.

Birds down under — the fairywrens of Australia

Gary Davidson writes about the fairywrens of Australia.

A superb fairywren.
Albatross migrate thousands of kilometres.

Magnets and the mystery of migration

How do migrating birds travelling thousands of kilometres find their way?

Albatross migrate thousands of kilometres.
This Western Grebe feels the urge to move for winter, but sticks to more local terrain.

Time may be ticking on the migration clock

How do birds know when it’s time to migrate? There seems to be no single or simple answer to this question.

This Western Grebe feels the urge to move for winter, but sticks to more local terrain.
Like many Canadians, Tree Swallows also head south for the winter, finding more food for their insect-based diet.

Birds have their reasons to migrate south during winter too

Why do birds migrate instead of remaining in one suitably warm place all year long?

Like many Canadians, Tree Swallows also head south for the winter, finding more food for their insect-based diet.
Local Osprey numbers have dropped this year, says Gary Davidson.

Osprey numbers in decline this year according to count

For the last 19 years Gary Davidson have been systematically monitoring the Osprey nests between Nakusp and Fauquier.

Local Osprey numbers have dropped this year, says Gary Davidson.
Cedar Waxwings can be spotted around town for the next couple of weeks until they make their September journey.

Watching waxwings provides valuable research data

Waxwings are so named because of the small red tips to the wing feathers that resemble a bit of wax stuck to the end of the feather.

Cedar Waxwings can be spotted around town for the next couple of weeks until they make their September journey.
American Avocets flocking to the beach in Texas during Gary Davidson’s visit.

Nakusp birder spends last days on Texas coast

Our journey through Texas and the search for migrants has ended – we are now on our way home through the mid-western United States.

American Avocets flocking to the beach in Texas during Gary Davidson’s visit.
An Audubon’s Oriole stops for a healthy snack and a quick photo down in Texas.

Northern winds bring bird heaven to Texas

April is “migration month” in Texas and the birding can, at times, be quite remarkable.

An Audubon’s Oriole stops for a healthy snack and a quick photo down in Texas.
This Tri-coloured heron is one of many wading birds in Texas.

Spotting members of heron family wading through Texas

Gary Davidson looks at the northern and southern members of the heron family.

This Tri-coloured heron is one of many wading birds in Texas.