29-Mar-2022
American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
29-Mar-2022
Eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
29-Mar-2022
House finch, male
A pair of house finches in the Backyard Garden, here the male poses nicely in bright sun.
29-Mar-2022
House finch, female
The female half of the pair, the male is in the previous shot.
29-Mar-2022
Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus)
As soon as the weather warms up enough, even snow is on the ground, chipmunks are roused from their winter semi-hibernation and out and about.
29-Mar-2022
Song sparrow
The song sparrows are back in force around the Ottawa area, including at the garden. As are the red-winged blackbirds which were also calling continuously, but never close enough for a photo.
29-Mar-2022
Song sparrow
Another photo of the song sparrow in the previous shot.
29-Mar-2022
American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
It seems people have been scattering seed in several parts of the Backyard Garden and these squirrels, along with the greys, are so accustomed to associating seed with people, that they barely move when a person appears.
29-Mar-2022
Eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Another well-fed squirrel snacking on some seeds on the back of the bench in the BYG.
29-Mar-2022
American robin
There were several robins in the ravine, posing nicely on a low branch. These birds overwinter in the region in small numbers and are joined by returning birds in early spring. They can now be found in good numbers throughout the area.
29-Mar-2022
Black-capped chickadee
Lots of chickadees at the garden, particularly around the Backyard Garden (BYG) where 5 or 6 could be seen at any given time.
