There will be three posts for the month, one to cover multiple visits to Reifel Bird Sanctuary, one for Boundary Bay and this one for birds seen in the backyard.
The first photo is poor quality but the bird is a great one to see. We have Bewick's Wren in our yard all year, but it's mostly heard rather than seen.
Bewick's Wren - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
Much easier to see is the American Robin.
American Robin - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
This House Finch was noteworthy for its unusual colouring, orange instead of red. I did some research and the colour may be affected by diet.
The most common bird in our yard is the Black-capped Chickadee. We have three or four of them and they are the boss at the bird feeder and the water dish. The first bird may be moulting or it may be a juvenile.
Black-capped Chickadee - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
Our Apple tree is a favourite place for the birds in the yard.
Black-capped Chickadee - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
Black-capped Chickadee - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
These American Goldfinches appear to be moulting into winter plumage. We don't see then all year round. This could be a female in moult.
American Goldfinch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
This one is a male for sure.
American Goldfinch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
American Goldfinch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
This one seems to be fully in Basic (winter) plumage.
American Goldfinch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
And finally, there's the Red-breasted Nuthatch. We only ever see one at a time, but they seem to be resident in the yard.
Red-breasted Nuthatch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
They seem to be intimidated by the Chickadees, so they wait for their turn at the feeder and the water dish.
Red-breasted Nuthatch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
Red-breasted Nuthatch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
Red-breasted Nuthatch - Backyard, North Delta BC - August 2018
There's some more backyard photos coming in a September post.
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