Category: Peregrine Falcon
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DNCB Outing 2011-43 to Reifel Bird Sanctuary
An enthusiastic group consisting of Eleanor, Lorna, John, Peggy, Kay, Roger, Mike, Hans and Tom, met at Petra’s for a sunny day of birding. Because of time constraints (Tom having to leave for Trinidad later in the day) we decided to focus on Reifel Island. As usual, we got our wires crossed regarding the route
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DNCB Outing No. 2011-39 to Alaksen and Reifel
Lorna, Gerhard and I spent a miserable Monday morning at Alaksen National Wildlife Area (NWA) and Reifel Bird Sanctuary. It rained all morning; through our often fogged up binocular we saw nothing earth-shattering. Hi-lites were: Peregrine Falcon roosting next to a Bald Eagles nest, lots of Duck and Shorebird species up-close-and-personal and of course Lorna’s
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“Birds-on-the-Bay” Outing No. 2011-37 in Boundary Bay Regional Park
About 20 participants, including Nat members, newbies and visitors from the UK, Richmond, West Vancouver, New Westminster and even Boundary Bay, enjoyed a rushed but productive 2 ½ hour walk this morning around Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen. Hi-lites were: the large numbers of newly-arrived waterfowl in the Bay, a few Shorebirds and a
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DNCB Outing 2011-36 to Alaksen and Reifel
Eight birders (Terry, Hans-Ulf, Lorna, Marion, Gord, Alan, Mike and me) met at Alaksen National Wildlife Area (NWA) to begin a gorgeous Wednesday morning of birding on Westham Island. Hi-lites were: Willow Flycatcher, Yellow-rumped Warbler and a Merlin munching on a Barn Swallow, plus lots of Shorebirds at Reifel. Check out Terry’s action-packed photos on
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DNCB Outing No. 2011-33 to Boundary Bay Dike
Nine participants (Roger & Mike, Rick & Marg, Hans & Gerhard, Alan & Lorna and me) enjoyed a gorgeous Wednesday morning along the Boundary Bay dike path between 104th and 88th Streets. Hi-lites were a Western Tanager, Peregrine Falcons, a “white-winged” Crow, lots of “distant” Shorebirds, and the Plum and Blackberry Lunch at the North
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DNCB Outing No. 2011-14 to Kings Links Golf Course
Lorna and I spent another miserable Monday morning birding near the dike around Boundary Bay at 72nd and 64th Streets. The rain pis.ed down and the wind was colder than a witch’s t.t (Excuse my language, but I hope you get my point). Hi-lites were a Peregrine Falcon, pair of Hooded Mergansers and Lorna’s peanut
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DNCB Outing #122 Northern Hawk-owl Hunt December 6, 2010
Photos by Rick Woolley A beautiful December morning, cold but clear, Lorna, Terry, Don, Rochelle, Marg, Rick and Roger decided to head towards Westham Island to see if the recently seen Northern Hawk Owl could be found. Following the usual route beginning at the ferry jetty, we passed some small grebes (probably Horned) on the north side,
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Casual Birding Trip #119 to Garry Point November 15th 2010
Photo by Roger Meyer Six intrepid birders (John, Kay, Lorna, Hans, Terry and Roger) met at Petras on a dull and unpromising day to decide on our trip destination. One suggestion was to bird from our comfortable seats inside the coffee shop, but drill sergeant Lorna spurred us into action. After passing through the tunnel, we
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Birds on the Bay Outing in Boundary Bay Park
Almost 50 participants enjoyed a beautiful sunny walk this morning (October 16) in Boundary Bay Regional Park (BBRP). It was a Birds on the Bay event, with Nature Vancouver also joining up with the host Delta Naturalists. We started at historic Cammidge House and walked to the pond at Centennial Beach where one Northern Shoveler was
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