Saskatchewan Birds – Oiseaux in the Land of Living Skies
Saskatchewan’s slogan, “The Land of Living Skies” could refer as much to its magnificent birdlife as it does to its awe-inspiring Northern Lights and spectacular thunderstorms experienced there. This centrally located Canadian Province’s “Land of Living Skies” is home to over 400 recorded oiseaux (Fr. bird) species.
A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain
It is my intent to use my passion for birds and photography to paint a story about 100 of the Land of Living Skies birds encountered by most nature enthusiasts. Using my personal photographs in a blog post format, visitors will learn about the natural history and conservation status of these interesting birds.
Follow with me as I explore the fascinating and diverse Birds of the Land of Living Skies!
MOST RECENT BLOG POSTS
- American Goldfinch (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #15 American Goldfinches are seen in southern Saskatchewan during the breeding season and are mainly spotted from May to September. - Ruffed Grouse (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 14 Ruffed Grouse are found in poplar forests and have been introduced into the Cypress Hills in southwestern Saskatchewan. - Warbling Vireo (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #13 Warbling Vireos prefer deciduous and mixed woods, aspen groves, poplars, shade trees. - Semipalmated Sandpiper (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 12 Semipalmated Sandpipers prefer open mudflats but can also be found in marshes and lake shores. - Red-breasted Nuthatch (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 11 Red-breasted Nuthatches prefer mature conifer-dominated forest. - Merlin (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 10 Merlins generally favor open country, preferring grasslands and marshlands, but can also frequent wooded areas. - Gray Catbird (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #9 Gray Catbirds usually avoid dense, unbroken woodlands and do not inhabit coniferous or pine woodland. - Magnolia Warbler (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #8 During migration Magnolia Warblers may be found in any kind of deciduous shrubs or low trees. - Sandhill Crane (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #7 Sandhill Cranes prefer wetlands such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows. They also inhabit fields and prairies during migration and in winter. - Blue Jay (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #6 Blue Jays prefer deciduous or mixed forests containing coniferous and deciduous trees. - Black-capped Chickadee (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #5 Black-capped Chickadees prefer deciduous and mixed forests, although they also frequent parks, backyards, and thickets. - Common Loon (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #4 Common Loons prefer freshwater lakes and ponds with clear water and rocky shorelines. - Canada Warbler (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES – Post #3 The Canada Warbler is a localized, uncommon breeder to fairly common spring and fall migrant of the Boreal Forests of Central Saskatchewan. - Pileated Woodpecker (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #2 The Pileated Woodpecker is a Yearround Fairly Common Resident of mature boreal forests and heavily wooded parks across Central Saskatchewan. - Canada Jay (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #1 The Canada Jay is a fairly common, yearround resident of the boreal forests of Saskatchewan.
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