Pyramid Nest adult
Another season draws to a close. Another lesson in impermanence. Most of the nests have fledged, and I’ve been worn down from birding the city streets, engulfed by traffic noise and concrete.
Above is a photo of our long-time banded friend from Pyramid Nest. This adult has been at nesting here since at least 2024. Pyramid Nest usually provides a lot of good photos, but this year my schedule seemed to be out of sync with the chicks and I rarely saw them.
I’ve been getting out to Stanley Park often these days, often dragging my camera along. I’ll post a collection of recent photos soon.
In a bit of a return to my roots in Acoustic Ecology, I’m packing my Zoom H4n recorder when I head out. When it comes to birds, there are significantly more photographs than sound recordings, and I thought it’s time to do my part and add a few.
Learning the songs and calls of local birds has greatly improved my skill as a birder, and while Merlin Bird ID is an incredibly useful app, I can’t stress the importance of using your own ears.
Pacific Wren (Troglodytes pacificus) recording
Here’s a decent recording I got of a Pacific Wren (Troglodytes pacificus). You can find more of my recordings at the Macaulay Library – many are less than great, recorded on my phone. But you’ve probably heard that Chase Jarvis quote: “The best camera is the one you have with you.”
Until next time…