Evolving connection to our local blue jays after 2 years of sharing peanuts them:

*When I see the jays in the morning, I lightly tap on the window just to let them know I see them

*Through the summer they would get near me and quietly chatter (not the ear busting blue jay shriek) just to let me know they are there and they wouldn’t mind at all if I gave them peanuts.

*The feeder was taken down for a few days recently because the Sky Jerks™ (magpies) have been aggressively knocking it off the window while trying to get peanuts.

*Just now… heard the quiet light tapping pattern that *I* use to acknowledge *them* (jays)… oh hello!

Their message was pretty clear this morning - “Good morning human. Peanuts would be nice”.

Just wanted to share the cool experience I had with the jays this morning.

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I uploaded a new Swainson's Hawk video to my YouTube channel. This one is focused on all the times Mama Swainson's swooped at me over the years.

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https://youtu.be/VdqGnBKQlyo?si=F5MlplXBOoNoPwpC

Seeking wisdom from anyone familiar with bird banding and experience with reporting a bird band number… more specifically, I would like to know if it’s possible to report a partial number?

The backstory: I've been observing a family of Swainson’s hawks in our neighbourhood for the last 9 years. A new male replaced the patriarch in 2023. He is banded.

Despite my best photographing efforts, I have only confirmed the last 5 digits of the number, plus one other digit for sure (but unsure of its position). He will surely be leaving soon on his epic migration to Argentina.

I would love to know his story. Am I out of luck?

#birds #birdBanding #alberta #birdsOfAlberta #birdRinging #birdOfPrey #SwainsonsHawks #reportAbirdBand #birdIdentification #yyc #calgary #calgaryWildlife #albertaWildlife #birdsOfCanada #birdsOfCalgary #raptors #birdsofmastodon

My September Swainson's Hawks video is now live. Watch our avian friends balance on one leg... ever wonder why do they do that?

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https://youtu.be/I5ucBhD5ZVI?si=lgY2tQrcb2lzQ6OW

I just uploaded a new YouTube shorts video of our local matriarch Swainson's hawk flying around. I was quite far away from her so the video isn't very clear. I also had to do some creative 'realigning' of the clips to make it a bit more watchable. Hope you like it!

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Q4rETt7o72o?feature=share

Hi bird lovers. I've just released my FREE printable calendars for 2026 -- my Project Hawk 12-month, single-page calendar. Just click to download and print your preferred version (portrait or landscape). It's FREE. No signup or login or cart required.

I'd really appreciate a 5-star rating after you've downloaded your calendar(s) to help others find my free resources.

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Get it here:
https://grafxbylisa.com/shop/product/ph-free2026calendars/

I just posted my latest video about our local Swainson's Hawks - it was a tough one to make. I hope I did them justice with this tribute.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTfU8iH70so

Uploaded my latest Swainson's Hawks video today. Watch our local birds of prey shake and wiggle their butts to a fun old-time beat. If you love it, please like, subscribe and share.

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https://youtu.be/t33lZKxlCdI?feature=shared

Just like tracking other animals by their footprints, you can see who has been visiting a tree by the holes they leave behind! Do you have a favourite woodpecker?

Thanks @ashley.t.gal for the great sapsucker 📸!
Other photos and video by @lindsey.wallis

#a4w #awa #whatsyour60 #woodpecker #forest #saveourforests #Alberta #birdphotography #birdsofalberta