Rondeau Ric

Great Kiskadee, Rondeau Provincial Park, Nov 2 2018. As long as it keeps showing up I will keep posting its photo. Such a rare bird and to have it around for this long is a real treat. It is finding enough to eat, frogs are still out and there are lots of berries for it. Pitangus sulphuratus Food - Great Kiskadees eat both animal prey and fruit. They hunt like a flycatcher, fish like a kingfisher, and forage like a jay. They perch on treetops in open areas, sallying forth to snatch flying insects in midair. They also glean through grass, shrubs, and trees for beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, millipedes, lizards, snakes, and small mice. Near bodies of water, they drop from perches to hover above the water’s surface and pluck prey such as small fish and tadpoles. They also eat fruit from trees, vines, cacti, and sometimes handouts from people. And they’ll boldly steal food from cat and dog dishes. source - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great...

Greater kiskadee at Rondeau Provincial Park, Oct 18, 2018. After disappearing for weeks the kiskadee was found again today. Active and in the open, it put on a show. Pitangus sulphuratus The Great Kiskadee (so named for its three-syllable call) is one of the largest and most boisterous members of the tyrant flycatcher family. It has a big square head and stocky body like a kingfisher, and an omnivorous diet and bold behaviour like a jay. They often eat small fish and snails. source -  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Kiskadee/

Although I had partial looks at this bird over the last few days I hadn't been able to get a photo. Today I went out in the fog/drizzle/rain and had good looks at the bird. It perched in the open, me without my camera due to the wet. After watching for 5 minutes I made my way back to the car and grabbed the camera. The kiskadee was down low and eventually came up with a frog. Certainly worth going out in the rain. Pitangus sulphuratus Great Kiskadees readily come to feeders to eat fruit such as bananas. Watch out for these bold birds: they also readily steal other kinds of food, such as bread, peanut butter, and pet food. source - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Kiskadee/

Great Kiskadee , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. The name reminds of of magicians, The GREAT KISKADEE appearing nightly at the Blue Bird Cafe. This is a large, big headed flycatcher..It has a bright rufous tail and dark patches through its eyes. Pale yellow underneath. It is a name sayer - its call sounds like kee-ZEE-ick. Pitangus sulphuratus