Delta Naturalists Society

Nine hardy birders met at White Rock pier on a rainy morning – Bob, Mike, Dottie, Herb, Colin, Stephanie, Lorna, John and Terry. White-winged and Surf Scoters were diving for shellfish, and a large group of Bufflehead and some Scaup were also diving close to the pier. There were several Common Loons and a few Pelagic Cormorants. One Black Turnstone was playing hide and seek on the breakwater, and another one was walking on the pier with a group of Rock Doves.

After taking a group photo, eight of us then headed for Blackie Spit. As usual, there were Eurasian Wigeon mixed in with American Wigeon, and two Marbled Godwits were resting on the shore. A Bald Eagle roused a murmuration of Dunlin – always a neat sight.

However, the rain was steadier and making it impossible to see through glasses, binoculars and camera. So we decided to call it a day without making it to the end of the spit.
Terry Carr

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