[keithric]

Perhaps what's "common" to one person is quite uncommon to someone else. Certainly, some of the birds I've seen posted in this thread would NOT be common in my book. Conversely, there are a few that I see here almost every day in one season or another but would almost never see at The Coast—think California Quail and several species of ducks. But the one that IS "common" here, in the winter particularly, is this gorgeous female American Kestrel, which I've already featured recently. But because I have lots of photos of her, here's one more of flirtatious Kessie:

Kessie (January 31, 2017)

This is a bird I can say "I know." There are others, but Kessie is #1. She'll never be "common" to me; she'll always be both "familiar" and "special" at the same time....

Cheers!

[birdergirl]

I was just thinking the same thing Keith. Common birds in the interior are vastly different down here for the most part and vice versa. Also some birds are common seasonally in certain areas.That's why birds are never really common at all. I saw that Edward Lai posted an interesting story on the Vanbcbirds group in regards to a Harlequin Duck showing up in Beijing. Lots of birders flocked to see it. It's all a matter of perspective.

Cheers,
Mel

[bird99]

Great shots everyone!! I love that Kestrel shot, Keith!! And Mel, that shot of the Ring-billed Gull is just gorgeous!!

Here are some shots of common birds that I got.Song sparrow fledgeling by Viktor Vandereyk, on Flickr
In the spring the forest in my backyard is alive with the sounds of many begging Song Sparrow fledglings. This one posed nicely for me.Canada goose by Viktor Vandereyk, on Flickr
This Canada goose is a very common bird indeed, but when you look at them closely they are actually extremely beautiful and graceful, they have always been my favorite bird ever since I was a wee kid.Spotted Towhee by Viktor Vandereyk, on Flickr
And finally, a Spotted Towhee.


Viktor

[Guyzerr]

And the nice shots just keep on coming..............

The only reason I said common is because most of what's been posted in this thread are generally overlooked when it come to posting. In my original post I did say " common " and when that's done it usually means something other than a direct meaning. A bit tongue in cheek per se. Someone that wanted to post from a different part of BC could certainly do so and I sure wouldn't object. I wasn't thinking it was just for Fraser Valley mainland birds so if you're from somewhere else post 'em.

[birdergirl]

Viktor I love the Canada Goose shot and the nice dark look to it.

Mel

[BirderBert]

Black-capped Chickadee

Familiar to most of us in BC except if you go to the Sunshine Coast, North of Sechelt where in 15 years at Garden Bay I have never seen one! They are in Gibsons & Sechelt and working their way North but it's the stronghold of the Chestnut-backed Chickadee!
Black-capped Chickadee 5s by BirderBert, on Flickr

[bird99]

Viktor I love the Canada Goose shot and the nice dark look to it.

Mel

And the nice shots just keep on coming..............


Thanks a lot guys!!

Stunning shot Bert!!

[Greatblue]

A very interesting thread. I spend a lot of time "shooting" our common birds, here are a few Sparrow shots I would like to add;

Fox Sparrow by Cory, on Flickr
Golden-crowned Sparrow by Cory, on Flickr
Savannah Sparrow by Cory, on Flickr
Spotted Towhee by Cory, on Flickr
Dark-eyed Junco by Cory, on Flickr

[birdergirl]

Exquisite Cory, especially the Savannah Sparrow! Can't wait till the lupines are out!

Cheers,
Mel

[revs]

Nice one!
...although the small branch in front of bird is something that would make me cry inside a little bit, all the more reason to get out there for a retake

No need for a retake when a person uses an editing program. I must have been lazy when I first uploaded that shot. It should be better now and with a few more minutes the other junk could be eliminated as well.

I would have done the same thing Guy, thanks for not taking offense to what i said by the way, some people are touchy about even a gentle critique.
I try not to go overboard with creative editing, but yeh, a little thing like that is no biggy as far as making it disappear.
I do love that head-on look.

[Guyzerr]

I would have done the same thing Guy, thanks for not taking offense to what i said by the way, some people are touchy about even a gentle critique.

I have thick skin so not a lot fazes me. That said, it's generally accepted that critiques are unwelcome on any decent photography form unless specifically asked for by the poster. I tend to stick by that and highly recommend that everyone else does as well.

I try not to go overboard with creative editing, but yeh, a little thing like that is no biggy as far as making it disappear.

Nor do I. If I would have eliminated that branch before I posted the shot nobody would have ever known. I like to keep it that way. I see too many shots where the contrast is all blown out or it's been over sharpened or too much noise eliminated and I have a tendency to scroll past that stuff.

I do love that head-on look.

It's a nice perspective. I have others of that bird but I prefer that shot. Something else will pop up in time and I'll have something to replace it. That's just how it works.....

[Isaac]

Great photos Guy, and everyone!

Here are some of my pictures of common species, some are only common here in the Interior, and some are common everywhere:

Mountain Chickadee



Chukar



Eurasian Collared-Dove



Dark-eyed Junco



Have a great spring everybody!

Isaac

[Guyzerr]

Mountain Chickadee

Chukar

I've never seen those two before. That's a cute little chickadee that's for sure.
Thanks for posting them Isaac...............

[birdergirl]

Lovely shots Isaac!

You know there is an escaped Chukar now in Jericho Beach in Vancouver! Lol

Isaac love the Chukar in the snow and the mountain chickadee.

Thanks for sharing! Hope all is well with you and Happy Spring to you !

Mel

[bird99]

Stunning shots, Isaac!
Love that Chukar shot especially!!

Cheers
Viktor