Stu - BritHikesOntario
@stu.brithikesontario.com
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⚡️Currently documenting
The 350 Bird Challenge ⚡️
🇬🇧 UK raised, Exploring Ontario 🇨🇦
Birds, Wildlife, Nature
Showcasing Ontario and beyond!
youtube.com/BritHikesOntario
⚡️Currently documenting
The 350 Bird Challenge ⚡️
🇬🇧 UK raised, Exploring Ontario 🇨🇦
Birds, Wildlife, Nature
Showcasing Ontario and beyond!
Following the loss of Sara's mother last week, we haven't been posting here or on YouTube.
We plan to be back starting next week with a new video on Thurs Nov 27th.
We would like to thank everyone for the messages of support we have received. We may not be able to reply, but we have read them all.
We plan to be back starting next week with a new video on Thurs Nov 27th.
We would like to thank everyone for the messages of support we have received. We may not be able to reply, but we have read them all.
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Following the loss of Sara's mother last week, we haven't been posting here or on YouTube.
We plan to be back starting next week with a new video on Thurs Nov 27th.
We would like to thank everyone for the messages of support we have received. We may not be able to reply, but we have read them all.
We plan to be back starting next week with a new video on Thurs Nov 27th.
We would like to thank everyone for the messages of support we have received. We may not be able to reply, but we have read them all.
Mega Rare
Razorbill turned up in Toronto this morning 😲
#birds #birdphotography #rarebird #BirdsSeenIn2025
Razorbill turned up in Toronto this morning 😲
#birds #birdphotography #rarebird #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Mega Rare
Razorbill turned up in Toronto this morning 😲
#birds #birdphotography #rarebird #BirdsSeenIn2025
Razorbill turned up in Toronto this morning 😲
#birds #birdphotography #rarebird #BirdsSeenIn2025
For the world's smallest shorebird, The Least Sandpiper is aptly named. It weighs in at around the same as an AA battery - just over 20 grams.
This bird and plenty more in our Quebec Birding video, out tomorrow (Thurs) at 1pm Eastern.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #wildlife
This bird and plenty more in our Quebec Birding video, out tomorrow (Thurs) at 1pm Eastern.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #wildlife
October 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
For the world's smallest shorebird, The Least Sandpiper is aptly named. It weighs in at around the same as an AA battery - just over 20 grams.
This bird and plenty more in our Quebec Birding video, out tomorrow (Thurs) at 1pm Eastern.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #wildlife
This bird and plenty more in our Quebec Birding video, out tomorrow (Thurs) at 1pm Eastern.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #wildlife
Rare bird sighted by me and my birding buddy Jason Lush on Tuesday. Caused some excitement in Durham Region, Ontario.
White-eyed Vireo at Ajax Rotary Park.
#birds #bird #birding #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025 #ontario #canada #rarebird
White-eyed Vireo at Ajax Rotary Park.
#birds #bird #birding #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025 #ontario #canada #rarebird
October 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Rare bird sighted by me and my birding buddy Jason Lush on Tuesday. Caused some excitement in Durham Region, Ontario.
White-eyed Vireo at Ajax Rotary Park.
#birds #bird #birding #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025 #ontario #canada #rarebird
White-eyed Vireo at Ajax Rotary Park.
#birds #bird #birding #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025 #ontario #canada #rarebird
Beautiful views over McLaughlin Bay yesterday morning when we were out birding - looking for some shore birds and any warblers that haven't abandoned us yet!
#birding #nature #landscape #ontario #canada
#birding #nature #landscape #ontario #canada
September 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Beautiful views over McLaughlin Bay yesterday morning when we were out birding - looking for some shore birds and any warblers that haven't abandoned us yet!
#birding #nature #landscape #ontario #canada
#birding #nature #landscape #ontario #canada
🌿 New on BritHikesOntario: our Ontario Nature Calendar!
See what’s happening in Ontario’s wild spaces every week of the year - From bird migrations to flower blooms & more. Perfect inspiration for your next day outdoors:
brithikesontario.com/calendar/
#nature #birds #ontarionature #ontario
See what’s happening in Ontario’s wild spaces every week of the year - From bird migrations to flower blooms & more. Perfect inspiration for your next day outdoors:
brithikesontario.com/calendar/
#nature #birds #ontarionature #ontario
September 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🌿 New on BritHikesOntario: our Ontario Nature Calendar!
See what’s happening in Ontario’s wild spaces every week of the year - From bird migrations to flower blooms & more. Perfect inspiration for your next day outdoors:
brithikesontario.com/calendar/
#nature #birds #ontarionature #ontario
See what’s happening in Ontario’s wild spaces every week of the year - From bird migrations to flower blooms & more. Perfect inspiration for your next day outdoors:
brithikesontario.com/calendar/
#nature #birds #ontarionature #ontario
The "mighty" Brown Creeper weighs about as much as a handful of paperclips 📎
...but try watching a paperclip climb a tree! 🌳
Look closely at that rear claw - nature's grappling hook 🪝
RF Marguerite-D'Youville, QC
#birds #birding #nature #quebec #BirdsSeenIn2025
...but try watching a paperclip climb a tree! 🌳
Look closely at that rear claw - nature's grappling hook 🪝
RF Marguerite-D'Youville, QC
#birds #birding #nature #quebec #BirdsSeenIn2025
September 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The "mighty" Brown Creeper weighs about as much as a handful of paperclips 📎
...but try watching a paperclip climb a tree! 🌳
Look closely at that rear claw - nature's grappling hook 🪝
RF Marguerite-D'Youville, QC
#birds #birding #nature #quebec #BirdsSeenIn2025
...but try watching a paperclip climb a tree! 🌳
Look closely at that rear claw - nature's grappling hook 🪝
RF Marguerite-D'Youville, QC
#birds #birding #nature #quebec #BirdsSeenIn2025
Our birding trip through Quebec has begun. Hoping to pick up a lot of birds sighting to give our 350 Bird Challenge a kick... Here's a Least Sandpiper. Cute, but not a new bird for us!
#birds #birding #birdphotography
#birds #birding #birdphotography
September 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Our birding trip through Quebec has begun. Hoping to pick up a lot of birds sighting to give our 350 Bird Challenge a kick... Here's a Least Sandpiper. Cute, but not a new bird for us!
#birds #birding #birdphotography
#birds #birding #birdphotography
We're heading to Quebec next week, hoping to add a few new #birds to our 350 Bird Challenge - and perhaps a few lifers. Content from Quebec coming soon!
While we are away, we can't edit videos. No new videos for a while. Please be patient Approx date for next video: Sept 25th.
While we are away, we can't edit videos. No new videos for a while. Please be patient Approx date for next video: Sept 25th.
September 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We're heading to Quebec next week, hoping to add a few new #birds to our 350 Bird Challenge - and perhaps a few lifers. Content from Quebec coming soon!
While we are away, we can't edit videos. No new videos for a while. Please be patient Approx date for next video: Sept 25th.
While we are away, we can't edit videos. No new videos for a while. Please be patient Approx date for next video: Sept 25th.
Handsome Eastern Bluebird perched on a wire taken at Carden Alvar, ON.
Coming in next weeks video.
#birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds
Coming in next weeks video.
#birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds
August 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Handsome Eastern Bluebird perched on a wire taken at Carden Alvar, ON.
Coming in next weeks video.
#birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds
Coming in next weeks video.
#birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds
We're taking a few days to relax in Ontario's cottage country. Next video might be a little delayed, but we need a little rest after a frantic few months of birding (and filming and constant editing). Plus, it's a trip away for Sara's birthday.
#Ontario #Canada #lake #nature #relax
#Ontario #Canada #lake #nature #relax
August 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Pretty pleased to see these two massive silk moths. My first time seeing this species.
Polyphemus Moths, mating. Named for the large purple eye spots on the hind wings.
Point Pelee NP
July 26th
#moth #moths #nature #naturephotography
Polyphemus Moths, mating. Named for the large purple eye spots on the hind wings.
Point Pelee NP
July 26th
#moth #moths #nature #naturephotography
July 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Pretty pleased to see these two massive silk moths. My first time seeing this species.
Polyphemus Moths, mating. Named for the large purple eye spots on the hind wings.
Point Pelee NP
July 26th
#moth #moths #nature #naturephotography
Polyphemus Moths, mating. Named for the large purple eye spots on the hind wings.
Point Pelee NP
July 26th
#moth #moths #nature #naturephotography
Coming up on Thursday on our YouTube channel will be our pursuit of the warblers and other migratory birds that recently landed or passed through Ontario... including this Magnolia Warbler stunner!
#birds #birding #ontariobirds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025
#birds #birding #ontariobirds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025
July 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Coming up on Thursday on our YouTube channel will be our pursuit of the warblers and other migratory birds that recently landed or passed through Ontario... including this Magnolia Warbler stunner!
#birds #birding #ontariobirds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025
#birds #birding #ontariobirds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025
A fairly rare Red-headed Woodpecker hanging out in Toronto's High Park for the last few days. Finally got a day off work to go see it yesterday. Only seen these occasionally in the south-west before.
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds #toronto
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds #toronto
July 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A fairly rare Red-headed Woodpecker hanging out in Toronto's High Park for the last few days. Finally got a day off work to go see it yesterday. Only seen these occasionally in the south-west before.
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds #toronto
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #ontariobirds #toronto
Record photo for #BirdsSeenIn2025 showing some rare Brant making an appearance in Toronto back in May. One minute there was nothing but gulls, the next minute, 22 Brant flew in to forage on the short grasses.
#birds #ontariobirds #nature
#birds #ontariobirds #nature
July 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Record photo for #BirdsSeenIn2025 showing some rare Brant making an appearance in Toronto back in May. One minute there was nothing but gulls, the next minute, 22 Brant flew in to forage on the short grasses.
#birds #ontariobirds #nature
#birds #ontariobirds #nature
Cute Tufted Titmouse with a bit of snow on its "nose".
From Feb 20th, Hamilton, ON
Posted for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge for Canada
From Feb 20th, Hamilton, ON
Posted for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge for Canada
July 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Cute Tufted Titmouse with a bit of snow on its "nose".
From Feb 20th, Hamilton, ON
Posted for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge for Canada
From Feb 20th, Hamilton, ON
Posted for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge for Canada
Haha thanks.
Speaking of episodes, there's also a couple of Snow Geese for Canada here: youtu.be/GVVTzwcdb0I?... at 4:28s (Minesing, Ontario, Apr 13)
And attached is a Ring-necked Duck (Pickering, Ontario, March 11).
I'll have a look for more at some point!
Speaking of episodes, there's also a couple of Snow Geese for Canada here: youtu.be/GVVTzwcdb0I?... at 4:28s (Minesing, Ontario, Apr 13)
And attached is a Ring-necked Duck (Pickering, Ontario, March 11).
I'll have a look for more at some point!
July 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Haha thanks.
Speaking of episodes, there's also a couple of Snow Geese for Canada here: youtu.be/GVVTzwcdb0I?... at 4:28s (Minesing, Ontario, Apr 13)
And attached is a Ring-necked Duck (Pickering, Ontario, March 11).
I'll have a look for more at some point!
Speaking of episodes, there's also a couple of Snow Geese for Canada here: youtu.be/GVVTzwcdb0I?... at 4:28s (Minesing, Ontario, Apr 13)
And attached is a Ring-necked Duck (Pickering, Ontario, March 11).
I'll have a look for more at some point!
@tonyrinaud.bsky.social Hey Tony, a very poor record shot of a Grasshopper Sparrow sticking its head out - for Canada in the #birdsseenin2025 challenge.
I have a reliable spot for them but they didn't want to cooperate this year!
Carden Alvar, ON
June 1st
I have a reliable spot for them but they didn't want to cooperate this year!
Carden Alvar, ON
June 1st
July 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
@tonyrinaud.bsky.social Hey Tony, a very poor record shot of a Grasshopper Sparrow sticking its head out - for Canada in the #birdsseenin2025 challenge.
I have a reliable spot for them but they didn't want to cooperate this year!
Carden Alvar, ON
June 1st
I have a reliable spot for them but they didn't want to cooperate this year!
Carden Alvar, ON
June 1st
Red hot… and completely chill. The Scarlet Tanager is one of the boldest bursts of colour in Ontario’s summer canopy - and somehow still manages to stay out of sight once that leaf cover fills in!
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #ontariobirds
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #ontariobirds
July 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Red hot… and completely chill. The Scarlet Tanager is one of the boldest bursts of colour in Ontario’s summer canopy - and somehow still manages to stay out of sight once that leaf cover fills in!
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #ontariobirds
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #ontariobirds
Top 3 Reasons this Eastern Chipmunk looks so cheerful:
1) Ummm...
2) Well....
3) Errr.....
#mammals #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #canada
1) Ummm...
2) Well....
3) Errr.....
#mammals #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #canada
July 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Top 3 Reasons this Eastern Chipmunk looks so cheerful:
1) Ummm...
2) Well....
3) Errr.....
#mammals #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #canada
1) Ummm...
2) Well....
3) Errr.....
#mammals #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #canada
Starting to catch up on Ontario footage after being buried in Arizona edits.
This Ruddy Turnstone turned up not long after we got back—spotted with my visiting friend from the UK, @mtninetysix.bsky.social
You're not imagining it. The Turnstone definitely has a guilty look.
#birds #birdphotography
This Ruddy Turnstone turned up not long after we got back—spotted with my visiting friend from the UK, @mtninetysix.bsky.social
You're not imagining it. The Turnstone definitely has a guilty look.
#birds #birdphotography
July 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Starting to catch up on Ontario footage after being buried in Arizona edits.
This Ruddy Turnstone turned up not long after we got back—spotted with my visiting friend from the UK, @mtninetysix.bsky.social
You're not imagining it. The Turnstone definitely has a guilty look.
#birds #birdphotography
This Ruddy Turnstone turned up not long after we got back—spotted with my visiting friend from the UK, @mtninetysix.bsky.social
You're not imagining it. The Turnstone definitely has a guilty look.
#birds #birdphotography