Birds of Prey in the Holland Marsh

by Laura MacIsaac
(Bradford, Ontario, Canada)

There was been a great deal of activity along the Holland Canal in January.

Large nests and a number of birds, including a Snowy Owl, have been spotted while driving along the canal.

The birds were spotted in the late morning and early afternoon.

These pictures are two different birds at different places.

I was wondering if anyone can identify them for me.


Thanks for your report and great pictures - I'm sure one of our regular readers will be able to identify these raptors for you.

I will post this on our facebook page so that our facebook followers can also enjoy your pictures.