- Submitted by Daryl C (Posted January 2025)
Last week, we checked a section of the Cranbrook circle, close to the N end of town. Grey skies and fewer than usual active feeders were encountered. However, when we visited Campsall Road near Fort Steele, skies brightened and birding became more exciting.
Last week, we checked a section of the Cranbrook circle, close to the N end of town. Grey skies and fewer than usual active feeders were encountered. However, when we visited Campsall Road near Fort Steele, skies brightened and birding became more exciting.
Eagle Photo Credit - Theckla/TS
Northern Pygmy Owl Photo Credit - Helga/HK
A Northern Pygmy Owl was spotted, perched in a cottonwood tree top at considerable distance. Various woodpeckers called and tapped in the woods and waterfowl hugged the shore of the Kootenay River. Three Bald Eagles flew over and Three American Dippers worked the shallows.
American Dipper Photo Credit - Theckla/TS
Curiously, and difficult to see, half a dozen Northern Flickers foraged amongst the snow-free boulders close to the waters' edge, presumably searching for invertebrates.
Northern Flickers Photo Credit - Theckla/TS
When our session was nearing an end, a final glance at the active feeder and shrubbery revealed a European Collared-Dove, Dark-eyed Juncos and a House Sparrow or two.
Dark-eyed Juncos Photo Credit - Theckla/TS
Blackish blobs in tall cottonwoods near the highway turned out to be 10 Wild Turkeys perched quietly on skinny twigs.
Wild Turkeys Photo Credit - Theckla/TS
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