The scientific name of the Eastern Kingbird – Tyrannus tyrannus – gives an insight into the personality of this species. It does not hesitate to attack any interloper into its nesting territory, even much larger birds.
They are common in semi-open habitats with a mix of grassy fields and trees often near water. Humber Bay is perfect.
Eastern Kingbirds catch insects in midair including bees, wasps, ants, beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, locusts, bugs, and flies.
Most impressively, they fly all the way to Brazil and Northern Argentina for the winter.
MYSTERY BIRD
I will identify it at the end of the post.
A few years ago, a gate was put up at the large pond here to prevent the entry of Carp. Carp in an area like this will completely change the ecolgy.
Sadly, Carp have found a way to enter.
Other birds:
MYSTERY BIRD
The yellow and black combination with a notched tail identifies this as a male American Goldfinch.
NATURE POETRY
In June ’tis good to lie beneath a tree
While the blithe season comforts every sense,
Steeps all the brain in rest, and heals the heart,
Brimming it o’er with sweetness unawares. – James Russell Lowell (1819–91)
Miles Hearn
Beautiful detailed photos! Wish I could manage my camera as well as you do. I have the same one as you I believe, bought a couple months ago. Still trying to figure out manage lighting, focus and capture shots like you have. Just goes to show that the camera doesn’t make the photographer. Thanks for continuing to share your lovey subjects and knowledge.
I got the “mystery bird”! And I LOVE that Canada Goose close-up head portrait! Very original, and it certainly conveys its proud and stately nature! Have the winter ducks finally left? (Not that I ever want them to, but it IS almost summer!) Thanks, Miles!