BOS Photo Albums
Photo albums submitted by BOS members are below. These albums feature BOS field trips, events, and special bird sightings that our members have seen. We hope you enjoy them! (BOS Members: you'll need to LOGIN, then find the link on your member homepage to add your photos.)
February-2026
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MONTHLY photos contributed by our members for February - 2026.
This apparent Tufted Duck X Scaup was a great find near the Old Fort Erie waterfront parking lot by Walter Parker on the 3rd. Note the short, bushy crest and brownish smudge on white flanks.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The White-winged Scoter is the most frequently encountered scoter species within the BOS Study Area during the winter months. Ryan Griffiths photographed this individual on the 2nd at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
While bird diversity dwindles by February, this is the time of year to enjoy the multitudes of waterfowl that winter on the Niagara River. Here, a Canvasback drops in for a landing on the Niagara from Fort Erie on a rare sunny day. Photo by Cassy Cassidy on the 4th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Nathan Stimson photographed this Red-necked Grebe on the 3rd at Lake Chautauqua. This species is rather unusual away from the open lakes.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Another image of the McCrae Point Red-necked Grebe by Nathan Stimson, Lake Chautauqua on the 3rd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
Joel Strong photographed these Redpolls feeding on alder cones near the Town of Newfane, Niagara County on the 7th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
While not an unusual bird by any means, it is the toes of this American Coot that are other-worldly! Ryan Griffiths took this image at Niagara-on-the-Lake on the 2nd.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
These Evening Grosbeaks were attending a feeder in the Town of Akron where Rick Thomas photographed them on the 8th.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
This female King Eider provided great views from Niagara-on-the-Lake on the 8th. A few birders were able to tick this bird from the US side at Fort Niagara. Photo by Ryan Griffiths on the 8th,
Contributed by: Alec Humann
The Redpolls found by Joel Strong on the 7th continued into the next day when Nate Chu took this photo on the 8th. These birds have been feeding on alder cones.
Contributed by: Alec Humann
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