Birds of the Cowichan River Estuary

15 photos

short-eared owl, flying, Cowichan River Estuary, Cowichan Bay

short-eared owl, in flight, Cowichan Bay

snowy egret, eating fish, hunting, Cowichan River Estuary

bald eagle eating salmon, carcass, Cow Bay

bald eagle in flight, hunting, Cowichan Bay

american kestrel hunting, flying, Cow Bay

northern harrier hawk, marsh hawk, hunting, Cowichan River Estuary

marsh hawk, northern harrier hawk, hunting, Cowichan River Estuary

harrier hawk, marsh hawk, snowing, bird house, Cow Bay

marsh hawk on bird box, resting, Cow Bay

blackbird, red-winged, singing, Cowichan River Estuary

mallard duck with chicks, pond, estuary, Cow Bay

Categories & Keywords

Category:Animals

Subcategory:Birds

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