sandpiper and sunsets

After a snowfall on Sunday morning and days of rain as well, Saturday evening was dry and Audrey and I went out birding - again.

We think this is a Solitary Sandpiper, it was solitary that much we do know. Still trying to learn as much as we can about identifying birds. Also saw the Sora, a Heron, red-winged blackbirds, and a Sparrow we think was a White Throated and several Coots, one pictured here and many warblers.
The sunset was amazing. Just love being outside and the birds are the bonus if we spot them.

Addicted to Birds

My friend Audrey and I went to Vermillion Lakes again tonight...we admit we are obsessed with birds these days and is it any wonder why?

So much activity, singing and courting and such sights we are rewarded with!

Red wing black birds always a favourite of mine - partly because of the calls they make. And to my absolute delight....the thrill this evening of seeing a pair of Kestrels. So beautiful and to see two was a gift.

As you can see from the photos of the lakes it was a perfect spring evening. Finally Banff is warm and sunny.

I am still taking some photographs of flowers too. Hope you are enjoying lots of beautiful bords as well.