Post by Chris on Dec 26, 2018 20:46:30 GMT -8
This year I saw 200 species in the Peace which is the highest I have seen. Previous high was 186. For comparisons sake, there were 245 species reported on Ebird. For the second year in a row I did not get a Cape May or Bay-breasted. The former being more common. As far as I know one Bay-breasted was seen but it was likely a migrant.
I added 8 species to my Peace list this year which is now at 224. American Dipper, Eurasian Wigeon, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Gray Catbird, Lazuli Bunting, Golden-crowned Sparrow, American Bittern and Iceland Gull.
Top five highlights.
1. Grizzly Bears – While hiking Mount Spieker in Tumbler Ridge, in early July, my friend and I came across a mother Grizzly with three cubs right at the trailhead. Luckily we were in the vehicle because I would not to meet them while hiking. I saw my first one in the Northern Rockies about a week prior but only for a few seconds.
2. Lynx – In April I was fortunate enough to see a Lynx. I was able to observe it for about a minute in a snow covered field before it ran across the road and into the woods.
3. Mountain Goat – Mount Spieker produced another highlight this time in the form of Mountain Goats. It was my first time seeing them. Even though it was at a distance it was neat to see them scurry across rugged terrain with ease.
4. Yellow-bellied Flycatcher – It was my only lifer of the year. Credit to Paul Foth’s keen ear for detecting it first. I likely wouldn’t have heard it.
5. Nelson’s Sparrows. In early July I was at Boundary Lake and heard at least three singing. Only my third time encountering this species. Neat hearing them sing midday instead of dusk/dawn.
Top five photos from the year
1. Grizzly Bear in July
2. Ruffed Grouse in May
3. Broad-winged Hawk in May
4. Great Gray Owl in February
5. Lesser Yellowlegs in April
Here is my mammal list for the year
Black Bear
Grizzly Bear
Moose
Elk
White-tailed Deer
Mule Deer
Coyote
Fox
Beaver
Pine Marten
Lynx
Muskrat
Snowshoe Hare
Red Squirrel
River Otter
Hoary Marmot
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Mountain Goat
and a few smaller rodents I can't ID
As per normal if anyone is thinking about visiting the Peace feel free to contact me. I am more than willing to give some advice on where to see certain species.
I added 8 species to my Peace list this year which is now at 224. American Dipper, Eurasian Wigeon, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Gray Catbird, Lazuli Bunting, Golden-crowned Sparrow, American Bittern and Iceland Gull.
Top five highlights.
1. Grizzly Bears – While hiking Mount Spieker in Tumbler Ridge, in early July, my friend and I came across a mother Grizzly with three cubs right at the trailhead. Luckily we were in the vehicle because I would not to meet them while hiking. I saw my first one in the Northern Rockies about a week prior but only for a few seconds.
2. Lynx – In April I was fortunate enough to see a Lynx. I was able to observe it for about a minute in a snow covered field before it ran across the road and into the woods.
3. Mountain Goat – Mount Spieker produced another highlight this time in the form of Mountain Goats. It was my first time seeing them. Even though it was at a distance it was neat to see them scurry across rugged terrain with ease.
4. Yellow-bellied Flycatcher – It was my only lifer of the year. Credit to Paul Foth’s keen ear for detecting it first. I likely wouldn’t have heard it.
5. Nelson’s Sparrows. In early July I was at Boundary Lake and heard at least three singing. Only my third time encountering this species. Neat hearing them sing midday instead of dusk/dawn.
Top five photos from the year
1. Grizzly Bear in July
2. Ruffed Grouse in May
3. Broad-winged Hawk in May
4. Great Gray Owl in February
5. Lesser Yellowlegs in April
Here is my mammal list for the year
Black Bear
Grizzly Bear
Moose
Elk
White-tailed Deer
Mule Deer
Coyote
Fox
Beaver
Pine Marten
Lynx
Muskrat
Snowshoe Hare
Red Squirrel
River Otter
Hoary Marmot
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Mountain Goat
and a few smaller rodents I can't ID
As per normal if anyone is thinking about visiting the Peace feel free to contact me. I am more than willing to give some advice on where to see certain species.