Gibbons Park

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario      July 4, 2018

I got out this morning to Gibbons Park before it got too hot.  There is an extreme heat warning out with temperatures feeling like 42c.  I walked along the river to see what I can find.
Birds I saw were Mallards, Canada Geese, Double-crested Cormorant, Killdeers, Blue Jay, Downy Woodpecker, Yellow Warblers, Song Sparrow, Common Grackles, Cardinal, Red-winged Blackbirds and Robins.

Killdeer

I looked for the rock I usually see turtles on.  Instead, there was a Double-crested Cormorant!

Double-crested Cormorant

Double-crested Cormorant

The Flicker was digging in the dirt for bugs.

Northern Flicker

The Downy Woodpecker was looking for bugs, too.

Downy Woodpecker

The only butterfly I saw today was Cabbage Whites.

One last note...  

I had to say good bye to my beloved Riley.  He was 12 years old.  I looked after him through his health issues throughout his life.  I just about lost him when he was 5 years old.  I was able to add 7 more years.  I will miss you, Riley.  Forever in my heart.

Roaming Gibbons Park

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario                      17c, sunny

I decided to take a walk in Gibbons Park today.  It was 10c when I was out this morning.  I went over to the area where the owls are and they are still there.  I saw one adult owl but the two owlets apparently were further over on other trees together.  I didn't see them.  The adult owl was facing the sun for some warmth.

I saw the common birds.  I was trying to find a warbler but with no luck.
The birds I saw or heard....Red-winged Blackbird, Carolina Wren, Black-capped Chickadee, Mallard, Canada Geese, Song Sparrow, Common Grackle, American Robin, Downy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Great Horned Owl. Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker.

Thames River

The photos below is the damage from the February Flood. 

Little Birding in Blustering Winds

Gibbons Park - London, Ontario

light snow, -1c, feels like -7c, strong W winds 40 km/h, gusting 63 km/h

I went to Gibbons this morning for a quick look at the owls.  The weather was just wild with snow off and on and strong winds.  The whole week has been terrible weather wise.  

I heard a Song Sparrow, a Northern Flicker and Red-winged Blackbirds and saw Mallards and Canada Geese.

This is where I stand to take photos of the owls in the old willow tree.  I zoom in toward the owl nest.  

I can see only one little head trying to keep warm. 

Cold robins.

Gusty Windy Day

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario

sunny, 4c, strong winds SE gusting 42km/h

I went for a walk in Gibbons Park today.  It was 4c but it didn't feel like it!  It was cold especially with the strong SE winds. 
There were a few Turkey Vultures flying above.
I also saw Song Sparrows, Red-winged Blackbirds, Grackles, Robins, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Mallards, Canada Geese, White-breasted Nuthatch and Red-bellied Woodpecker.  It was hard keeping the camera steady this morning.

Turkey Vulture

I checked the Great Horned Owls.  I see two owlets in the nest. 

Walking along the river bank, there are a few trees showing roots from the flood.

Great Horned Owls

-1c, sunny, strong easterly winds

I checked out the Great Horned Owl this morning.  There was an owlet peeking up from the nest.  So far, I see one.  

It's a very windy day as you can see her tufts blowing.

Checking out Gibbons Park

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario                        -4c, cloudy, chilly

It was chilly this morning.  I saw a lot of robins on the grass and robins singing. The cardinals were singing, too.  I walked along the river where I saw my first of year Killdeer.  It's nice to see the river down at its normal level.

I saw a number of nice birds....Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, Song Sparrow, Downy Woodpecker, Common Crows, Mallard, Canada Geese, Robin, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Great Horned Owl, Killdeer, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Red-winged Blackbird, and Carolina Wren.

I checked out the owl. 

FOY Killdeer

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Early Spring Walk

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario                   -2c, sunny

I went for a walk at Gibbons Park to see what spring birds I can find.  It was chilly but nice and sunny.  I heard and saw Grackles, Red-winged Blackbirds, lots of Canada Geese, Mallards, and Common Crows.

Grackle

Red-winged Blackbird

Mourning Dove

I was pleased to see the Great-Horned Owl very high up in an old Willow Tree.  She is sitting on her nest and having a sleep.

Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

I walked along the river and can hear a Carolina Wren and Song Sparrows.

I also saw Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Black-capped Chickadees, Robins, and Mourning Doves. A nice variety of birds.

Cardinal  (female)

Pleasant Day at Gibbons Park

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario -- 11c. sunny, strong SW winds

I went for a short walk at Gibbons Park.  There was a lot of debris around from the flooding last week.  The lower parts of the park are like small lakes.  The Canada Geese were enjoying that. 

I saw a couple of Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Mallards, Canada Geese, Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Crows, White-breasted Nuthatch, Cardinal, and Blue Jay. 

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Searching for BIrds

Gibbons Park, London, Ontario          3c, sunny

I thought I would check out Gibbons Park this morning.  It was quiet.  There were Mallards and Canada Geese in the river.  I also saw a Downy Woodpecker busy working away at a dead tree.

I spent sometime watching the woodpecker.