Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Wildlife - 2018-2022 Seasons
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Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
I finally saw and photographed the Redhead duck yesterday at Swan Lake, after a couple of months of following it around the area.
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Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
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Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
I had a wonderful day yesterday at Goldstream Park with my 2 birding friends. We specifically were looking forward to seeing the American Dipper and the Golden Eagle and were thrilled to see both.
We heard the little Dipper chirping away on the rocks across the river by the bridge. It stayed there for a long time.
The Golden Eagle was flying along the rocky area of Mount Finlayson then landed on a rock further down
Finlayson Arm. It was quite far away but I managed to get one pic.
We saw approx. 6 Common Mergansers on a gravel bed by the metal bridge. This one was scratching.
We heard the little Dipper chirping away on the rocks across the river by the bridge. It stayed there for a long time.
The Golden Eagle was flying along the rocky area of Mount Finlayson then landed on a rock further down
Finlayson Arm. It was quite far away but I managed to get one pic.
We saw approx. 6 Common Mergansers on a gravel bed by the metal bridge. This one was scratching.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
A few eagles at Goldstream Park yesterday. There weren't many as the wildlife and birds have pretty much picked the salmon carcasses clean.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
We watched this eagle for quite some time before it flew towards the bridge where a gull was picking at a salmon carcass. It snatched the carcass then flew to a nearby tree to pick at it.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
Swan Lake birds; Jan. 22nd.
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Redhead Duck
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Redhead Duck
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
I found the Redhead duck at Beacon Hill Park today. It hopped up onto the path and wandered around with the Mallards and American Wigeons for a short while.
I recorded a short video and uploaded it to YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K0NI-iygi0
I recorded a short video and uploaded it to YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K0NI-iygi0
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
I visited the Redhead Duck again yesterday at Beacon Hill Park. He took a little break from swimming and diving and stood on a rock at the edge of the lake for a bit of preening in the sun.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
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Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
Preening continuing.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
Swan Lake - March 1st
Green-winged Teal
American Coot
Mew Gull
Green-winged Teal
American Coot
Mew Gull
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
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Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
Swan Lake - March 1st
Female Common Merganser
Redhead Duck still at Beacon Hill Park March 2nd
Female Common Merganser
Redhead Duck still at Beacon Hill Park March 2nd
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
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Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
Beacon Hill Park Mar. 2nd
Male Hooded Merganser snoozing on the turtle log in Goodacre Lake
Female Hooded Merganser preening on the turtle log in Goodacre Lake
Male Hooded Merganser snoozing on the turtle log in Goodacre Lake
Female Hooded Merganser preening on the turtle log in Goodacre Lake
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
It was a good day for me yesterday. I saw and photographed 2 new birds I haven't seen before. Managed to get only 1 photo of the Tufted Duck that has been hanging around with the Scaups and Buffleheads at Portage Inlet. I took 59 photos The Tufted Duck is at the far left side of the photo.
I saw and photographed a few Red-breasted Merganser Ducks at Tower Point.
I saw and photographed a few Red-breasted Merganser Ducks at Tower Point.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
I saw & photographed some Barred Owls in Beacon Hill Park on Monday afternoon. There were 3 young owlets this season but I managed to capture only one. When the crows started harassing it the Mom flew over to protect it.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
Grey Squirrel in Beacon Hill Park 14 April.
Male California Quail, seen & photographed in Central Saanich 5 June.
Male California Quail, seen & photographed in Central Saanich 5 June.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Re: Southern Vancouver Island Wildlife - 2018/2019 Season
This American Kestrel was very busy flitting back and forth from its nest
in a snag to the surrounding trees near Centennial Park on June 12th.
in a snag to the surrounding trees near Centennial Park on June 12th.
Member since 21 June 2006
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.
Volunteer Nest Monitor for Wildlife Tree Stewardship Program (WiTS)
If you find a new nest, please contact me so it can be added to the WiTS mapping program.