Well, it’s turning into a very long, cold, and ridiculously snowy winter here in Calgary. I’m sure the poor road and pathway conditions are keeping many local birders at home more than usual, but if you do go out, you may be treated to some spectacular winter sights, as the following pictures show. All photos were taken by Ron Chiasson in Calgary this winter, with the exception of the American Dipper photo, which was taken in Kananaskis.
Canada Goose
Bald Eagles
Mallards
Gray Partridge
American Dipper
Downy Woodpecker
Common Goldeneyes with Canada Geese
Common Goldeneye
Common Goldeneye
Common Goldeneye
Northern Goshawk
House Finch
White-tailed Deer in chest-high snow.
Canada Goose
Canada Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan with Canada Geese
Trumpeter Swan
Trumpeter Swan
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