West London Birding - November 2024

Last week, I went to Komoka North.  It was a little cooler, overcast with a strong west wind.  There were lots of Canada Geese, with a couple of Pied-billed Grebes, some Gadwalls, Ruddy Ducks and Green winged Teals.  The four Mute Swans were around.  It was really nice to see an Eastern Bluebird, Dark-eyed Juncos, White-throated Sparrows, American Goldfinches, American Tree Sparrows, and a few American Robins.

Ruddy Ducks

Canada Geese

Mute Swans

Eastern Bluebird

At Hyde Park, it was a warm day, part cloud, 16c-19c.  Unbelivable weather for November.  There was even Clouded Sulphurs flying around.

I saw a nice flyover of a group of Canada Geese, some Mallards, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Blue Heron, Dark-eyed Juncos, Song Sparrows, American Goldfinches, Northern Cardinal, American Tree Sparrows, American Robins, and Blue Jays.

American Tree Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Yesterday at the Coves, I didn't get any photos of birds but there were three White-tailed Deer around which was very nice to see.

Recent Outings - March 25-29, 2023

I did some birding at the Coves, London Airport and Fanshawe CA this week.  It sure is nice to see migrants coming through.  The Turkey Vultures are really coming through now.  It's wonderful to see them.

At the Coves, I saw 5 Great Blue Herons.  Here are some photos.

There were also some Hooded Mergansers and Common Mergansers. 

Song Sparrow

This Red-tailed Hawk was on a fence at the airport.  Other birds were Eastern Meadowlark, Killdeer, Red-winged Blackbirds, Dark-eyed Juncos and American Robins.

American Tree Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Turkey Vulture

At the Fanshawe CA area, there were 2 Horned Grebes which were nice to see.

Birding Area Parks

I went for a walk at Greenway Park, January 10, 2023 to see what was at the river.  Lots of Canada Geese and Mallards.  Also saw some Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers, and American Black Ducks.  The water is still high at the Thames with no ice or snow.  The ducks are spread out more because of that.

There were 4 crows making a fuss over in the tree area.  I noticed a Cooper's Hawk high up in a tree.  The crows were constantly harassing the hawk.

There was a little open water at the swamp area that the Mallards are together swimming around at the Coves, January 11.  

I saw two Carolina Wrens and there were very active.  

In the swamp area there were Song Sparrows, American Tree Sparrows, Winter Wren, Carolina Wrens, Dark-eyed Juncos, American Goldfinches, House Finches, Downy Woodpeckers, and White-breasted Nuthatch.  I watched these birds for awhile.  

Song Sparrow

American Tree Sparrow

Two Red-tailed Hawks were flying over together.

East London Area

Last week, I decided to go to Fanshawe CA.  I have not been there for awhile.  It was fairly quiet.  At the lake, a raft of Buffleheads...about 80 were together.  At the pond, a Great Blue Heron and lots of Mallards.  I didn't see anything at the Dam area.  At the Tamarack Trail, there were lots of Black-capped Chickadees.  I fed them seeds from my hand..they enjoyed the treats.  There were Blue Jays, Northern Cardinals, White-breasted Nuthatches and Dark-eyed Juncos.

Raft of Buffleheads

I went to a wetland off Fanshawe Rd.  It was kind of quiet there too.  There were some Mallards, one Canada Goose, lots of finches flying and feeding on the weed seeds along the walkway.  Also, sparrows.  It was nice to see a Fox Sparrow!

Belted Kingfisher

Fox Sparrow

Fox Sparrow

Red-winged Blackbird

American Tree Sparrow

House Finches

I spotted a butterfly.....Clouded Sulphur Nov 8!