Today was the day of the Yellow-rumped Warbler. Saw several on my afternoon walk at Belva Deer Lake.

A sighting of another backyard bird I haven't seen before. This elusive little bird has been flitting around the pussy willow bush for a week or so. I finally got a photo with it in full view. After looking through a couple of field guides, I am thinking this is a female Ruby-crowned Kinglet. It's wee tiny and does a lot of "flitting" like a flycatcher.

Surprised to spot this passing through the back yard yesterday morning....

Kingfisher

Went for a walk this afternoon at Belva Deer Lake. Heard a distinct bird chattering (for lack of a better term) as it flew across the pond. Thrilled to see it was a Kingfisher. (Also saw some ducks, but haven't a clue what kind they were... will have to look at photos and the field guide.)