Delta Naturalists Society

Category: Hoary Marmot

• DNCB Outing No. 2015-29 to Manning Park

  There were about 30 folk from four BC Nature Clubs (Chilliwack, Langley, White Rock/Surrey and Delta) on Wednesday’s outing to Manning Park.  It was very slightly overcast, but a gorgeous day.  Gerhard and I left the Ladner Bus Exchange at 6:45 a.m. and had a very pleasant and relaxing drive along the SFPR, Highway’s 1

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  Delta Naturalists Society

  July 22, 2015

  *DNCB, *EC Manning Park, American Three-Toed Woodpecker, Beaver Lodge Wetlands, Black Bear, Cascade Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel, Chipping Sparrow, Clark’s Nutcracker, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Coyote, Evening Grosbeak, Gray Jay, Hoary Marmot, Lightning Lake, Mountain Bluebird, Mountain Chickadee, Orange-crowned Warbler, Red Crossbill, Red Squirrel, Townsend’s Warbler, Yellow-pine Chipmunk

• DNCB Outing No. 2014-35 to Mt. Baker in Washington, USA

  Ten DNCBers had another stellar “away” outing to Mt. Baker Park in Washington on Wednesday.  Lots of hi-lites and you can see the photo evidence on our DNCB Flickr site. We met at and left from the Peace Arch Park parking lot (behind the Duty-Free Shop) at 7:30 a.m. in three vehicles; excellent car-pooling.  It

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  Delta Naturalists Society

  September 3, 2014

  *DNCB, American Dipper, American Pipit, Bald Eagle, Gray Jay, Hoary Marmot, Mt. Baker, Pika, Townsend’s Warbler, Western Tanager

• DNCB Outing Report No. 2013-33 to Manning Provincial Park

  Fifteen DNCBers enjoyed another glorious Wednesday morning on our annual “away” outing to Manning Provincial Park (MP).  Hi-lites included: Townsend’s Warblers, hand-feeding Clark’s Nutcrackers, Whiskey Jacks and Ground Squirrels, beautiful Wildflowers, spectacular scenery and idyllic walks through old-growth forest, along winding streams and on mountain paths.  Check out Tony’s, Marion’s, Terry’s and others photos on

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  Delta Naturalists Society

  August 21, 2013

  *DNCB, *EC Manning Park, Clark’s Nutcracker, Gray Jay, Ground Squirrel, Harlequin Duck, Hoary Marmot, Lightning Lake, Muskrat, Orange-crowned Warbler, Townsend’s Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Yellow-rumped Warbler

• 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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  Delta Naturalists Society

  September 5, 2012

  *DNCB, Artist Point, Cooper’s Hawk, Hoary Marmot, Mountain Goat, Mt. Baker, Picture Lake