Search found 3109 matches

by sassyk
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Southern Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland BC Eagle Nests - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 91
Views: 7512

Re: Southern Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland BC Eagle Nests - 2019-2024 Seasons

I visited the new nest that is close to Mount Douglas Park yesterday but did not see or hear any eagles in the area. I took a photo of the nest and I can see a few new sticks have been added :thumlft: If the eagles are successful in producing young this season I will open a new dedicated thread. Mt....
by sassyk
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Blenkinsop Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 16
Views: 2437

Re: Blenkinsop Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

While driving home yesterday I stopped along Blenkinsop Road and saw an adult eagle perched in the snag tree. However, I still could not see the nest from that vantage point :roll:
Blenkinsop Lake Eagles 30 Nov. 2023.JPG
by sassyk
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Southern Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland BC Eagle Nests - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 91
Views: 7512

Re: Southern Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland BC Eagle Nests - 2019-2024 Seasons

I received an update from Ann Smith on the activities of the eagles at Hollywood Park. She has seen them actively bringing in sticks and building a new nest :thumlft: She sent me a photo of the tree where they have placed the sticks; the 2 dark blobs in the tree. I will try to visit the park over th...
by sassyk
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Blenkinsop Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 16
Views: 2437

Re: Blenkinsop Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Driving along Blenkinsop Road earlier today I spotted both adult eagles perched together in a tall tree across from the Galey's farm :thumlft: I didn't have my camera with me so no photos :(
by sassyk
Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Blenkinsop Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 16
Views: 2437

Re: Blenkinsop Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2023 Seasons

This if the opening post for the Blenkinsop Eagles thread for the 2023/2024 nesting season. I spent some time on the bridge over Blenkinsop Lake on Nov. 9th with my birding partner. Both eagles were flying in and out of the nest tree and surrounding trees. We didn't have much time to spend there be...
by sassyk
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Swan Lake Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 83
Views: 9152

Re: Swan Lake Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Nov. 1st cont'd.

I took photos of the nest & nest tree from a few different vantage points. I did not see any new sticks in the nest.
Swan Lake Eagles 1 Nov. 2023 (1).JPG
Swan Lake Eagles 1 Nov. 2023 (2).JPG
Swan Lake Eagles 1 Nov. 2023 (4).JPG
by sassyk
Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Swan Lake Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 83
Views: 9152

Re: Swan Lake Eagles, Saanich BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

This is the opening post for the Swan Lake eagles thread for the 2023/2024 nesting season. I visited the nest area yesterday afternoon and saw one of the eagles perched in their old nest tree. I chatted with one of the neighbours who confirmed both eagles have been back in their territory for a cou...
by sassyk
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Ann Smith sent me her observations of the Hollywood Park eagle sightings today. She saw an eagle on the snag tree in Gonzales Bay and the second eagle on the nest tree in the park. While she was watching the eagle on the snag tree it flew off and joined the one in the nest tree. Keeping our fingers ...
by sassyk
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

My birding friend and fellow eagle nest monitor sent me her recent sightings.

She has seen the pair from the Sylvan Lane nest perched together on the marker on Trial Island. She also saw one of the eagles perched at the top of the tree opposite the Victoria Golf Course yesterday.
by sassyk
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Yesterday I received an email and 2 photos from Ann Smith, who is the lovely lady who alerted me to the new nest in Hollywood Park. She saw one of the adult eagles perched in the usual snag overlooking Gonzales Bay on Oct. 26th. Ann has given me permission to post her photos here; thanks Ann :thumlf...
by sassyk
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Beacon Hill Park Eagles, Victoria BC - 2019-2023 Seasons
Replies: 77
Views: 10150

Re: Beacon Hill Park Eagles, Victoria BC - 2019-2023 Seasons

I visited the park on Oct. 23rd with my birding partner but sadly we did not see or hear any eagles in the area. Their nest fell down a couple of years ago and we have not been able to spend much time in the park looking for a new nest. I took this photo of the old nest tree across from the playgrou...
by sassyk
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

I visited the new nest at Hollywood Park, which is actually in the Fairfield area, with my birding partner on Oct. 23rd. There was one eaglet in this new nest this season; amazingly it fledged successfully after spending several weeks in the nest that kept falling. Sadly, the eaglet hit a hydro tran...
by sassyk
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Anderson Hill/Island Rd. eagle nests Oct. 23rd cont'd. These photos are of the original nest tree that David Hancock installed the cam on. This first photo was taken from the dead-end street behind the private road. Island Rd. Eagle Nests 23 Oct. 2023 (2).JPG These 2 photos were taken from Island Rd...
by sassyk
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Anderson Hill/Island Rd. eagle nests, Oct. 23rd A pair of eagles nested in a tree on private property on Island Road many years ago. After David Hancock installed a cam in the tree the eagles moved and built another nest just a short distance away on a private road in the area. Unfortunately neither...
by sassyk
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: Nests in BC - with Ground Observers
Topic: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons
Replies: 174
Views: 11242

Re: Oak Bay Eagles, Oak Bay BC - 2019-2024 Seasons

Sylvan Lane eagles Oct. 23rd cont'd.

Photos of the new nest on private property on Denison Road.
Sylvan Lane Eagles 23 Oct. 2023 (5).JPG

Sylvan Lane Eagles 23 Oct. 2023 (6).JPG

Go to advanced search