I was recently gifted a Canon SX70 camera and I am now getting familiar with using it. While it allows me to capture higher quality images and videos, there is a little bit of a learning curve after using my previous point and shoot camera for years.
Practicing with the new cameras means I am spending more time outdoors and consequently, seeing more bird activity. In the past few weeks I've seen a few rare and unexpected birds.
Ruby Crowned Kinglets (Corthylio calendula) are rare, season migrants at Hogsback Acre. On October 30, 2022, a lone kinglet was spotted feeding along the esker. This is only the fourth sighting of this species since 2018.
At the feeders we are seeing multiple Red-Breasted Nuthatches (Sitta canadensis). Hogsback Acre is at the southern end of this species natural range. We typically only see them in the fall and winter months suggesting that they are partial migrants from the north. These bundles of energy can be fairly aggressive to the chickadees and finches at the feeders.
Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) are one of my favorite species. While I manage bluebird boxes on a nearby property, these birds are rare visitors to Hogsback Acre. A lone bluebird was spotted near the railroad tracks on October 30, 2022. This is only the third sighting of a bluebird here since 2018.
Brown Creepers (Certhia americana) are uncommon birds at Hogsback Acre. Although typically only seen during the fall, winter, and early spring, these birds are likely here year-round. When foliage is present, the brown creeper's camouflaged feathers blend perfectly into tree bark. They are particularly fond of feeding on insects in the bark of the black walnut trees.
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