Author: Delta Naturalists Society
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DNCB Outing No. 2012-41 to the Boundary Bay Dike Path at 104th to the Mansion
Twelve DNCB participants enjoyed a sunny Wednesday morning walk on the dike path between 104th Ave. and the “mansion” near 96th Ave in Boundary Bay Regional Park (BBRP). Hi-lites were: lots of American Pipits, Peregrine Falcon, several Sparrow species and hundreds of newly arrived Ducks and Shorebirds. Check out photos on our Picasa site – see
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Delta Nats Display at Art Fair & Open House at BBRP
On Saturday, Sept. 15, seven Nats (wo)manned our Display at the foot of 72nd Avenue on the dike path in Boundary Bay Regional Park (BBRP). This first-time event was organized by Metro Vancouver Parks and the Cammidge House Committee (CHC), and called “Art Fair and Open House”. There were other exhibitors along the BBRP trail,
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Delta Nats BBRP Bird Box Program
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, following the quarterly Birds on the Bay outing in Boundary Bay Regional Park (BBRP), fourteen “volunteers” left Cammidge House around Noon to open, clean and examine the 30 Bird Nesting Boxes installed in the park. The initiative was arranged at this time, not only because we have to do this each
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Birds on the Bay Outing No. 2012-40 to BBRP
More than 20 participants enjoyed another gorgeous Wednesday morning on our Delta Nats quarterly Birds on the Bay (BOTB) outing in Boundary Bay Regional Park (BBRP). Hi-lites included a nice Orange-crowned Warbler, some Western Sandpipers, Anna’s Hummingbirds and delicious home-made goodies prepared by the Delta Nats ladies. See lots of photos, including “people shots” on
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DNCB Outing No. 2012-39 to Mt. Baker, USA
Nineteen DNCBer’s enjoyed an awesome day at the summit (or at least near the top) of Mount Baker last Wednesday, Sept. 5. Terry Carr led us there and along several trails arrayed with beautiful vistas, brilliant wildflowers, lots of Mountain Goats and even the occasional bird. Along with Terry and me, we were: Anne M,
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DNCB Outing No. 2012-38 to Tsawwasen Ferry Port & Reifel Sanctuary
On another beautiful Wednesday morning in LotusLand, thirteen DNCBer’s (Ken & Anne, Jonathan & Lorraine, Bryan & Janet, Hans, Jackie, Jane, Mike, newbies Marguerite and Sheila, and me) enjoyed birding utopia again at the Tsawwassen Ferry Port, then on to Reifel Bird Sanctuary. Hi-lites were: a Great-horned Owl (GHO), 5 Stilt Sandpipers and lots of
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DNCB Outing No. 2012-37 to Manning Park
Fourteen DNCBer’s enjoyed a super “nature” Wednesday at Manning Provincial Park in the Cascade Mountains, located about 2 to 3 hours drive from Vancouver, between the coastal rain forest and the semi-arid Okanagan. We were four car loads: 1. Comedic Leader Roger M with Mike, Kay and the affable and first-time-sleeping-in Lorna; 2. our Guru
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Starry Night at Deas Island Park
Metro Vancouver Parks estimate that there were about 450 people (~200 fewer than last year), mostly kids, at the Starry Night event at Deas Island Park tonight (Sat. Aug. 18, 7:30-10:00 p.m.). It was a very comfortable evening, but the clouds prevented Jim Ronback and the Astronomers (including Delta Nat Terry McComas) from seeing any
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DNCB Outing No. 2012-36 to Tsa Ferry Port and Reifel
It was another glorious Wednesday morning for 8 DNCBer’s (Bryan & Janet, Jane Z, Mike B, Kay G, Alan P, Jackie D and me). We started at the Tsawwassen Ferry Port, drove to and toured Reifel Bird Sanctuary, and then climaxed the morning with delicious ice cream sundaes at Emma Lea’s farm. Some neat hi-lites
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