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Post by neal on Jan 2, 2019 9:34:44 GMT -8
Yesterday at Mill Lake I was able to see a Cape May Warbler. I was unsure of the ID so contacted Melissa (birdergirl) and she confirmed it. It was in the NE corner near the floating walkway. Neal  Cape May Warbler by Neal, on Flickr |
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Post by birderbert on Jan 2, 2019 9:38:58 GMT -8
Wow! Awesome find Neal. That would be a lifer for me!
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Post by neal on Jan 2, 2019 9:57:38 GMT -8
Wow! Awesome find Neal. That would be a lifer for me! It is still there this morning it is frequenting the Mahonia Bush at the N end of the floating walkway near Bourquin. Melissa and a couple others were there this morning and got photos.. Neal |
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Post by Gord on Jan 2, 2019 11:40:54 GMT -8
Neil great find! We need to add that to your site guide.  Still there midday. I suspect it will be there for quite some time so long as we do not get really cold temperatures. |
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Post by nickinthegarden on Jan 2, 2019 12:22:01 GMT -8
I went to check it out first thing this morning and I was still beat by several other people. It is very actively feeding on the Mahonia bushes and it will not be long before they are stripped bare. In previous years those bushes never held their flowers long, likely they are popular with other birds also. In many of the images I took it's beak was caked in what I suspect is pollen as it would build up and then fall off as it fed on the flowers. It did seem to drive off the hummingbird when it came around and many Bushtits, Chickadees and American Goldfinches came by also. I would not wait too long to check it out. Thank you Neal for sharing you sighting.  Cape May Warbler by Nick, on Flickr |
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Post by birder1942 on Jan 2, 2019 12:53:50 GMT -8
What a beautiful bird. Larry Hooge, Ed Klassen and I were at the spot at first light and found it right away. Hope it stays for many birders to find it. Thanks Niel for originally discovering this warbler. John Vooys, Abbotsford,
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Post by Randy on Jan 2, 2019 13:11:34 GMT -8
I just returned from viewing this bird on my lunch break - fortunately it's less than 5 minutes from my office. I of course did not have binoculars but Ed was kind enough to let me take a peek through his, thanks Ed!
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Post by nickinthegarden on Jan 2, 2019 13:18:42 GMT -8
I need to add some addition information to my earlier post. I was going through some of my photos and I realized it was putting it's beak into the flower, not eating the petals themselves. In checking on the Audubon site they indicate in winter it consumes nectar like hummingbirds, so perhaps the petals are just dropping due to have a beak stuffed in in there and being shaken lose.
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Post by oldfulica on Jan 2, 2019 13:26:10 GMT -8
Yesterday at Mill Lake I was able to see a Cape May Warbler. I was unsure of the ID so contacted Melissa (birdergirl) and she confirmed it. It was in the NE corner near the floating walkway. Neal Very nice find Neil. It had birders flocking from all over the lower mainland this morning. The last time I saw one in BC was in the spring at Tumbler Ridge quite a few years ago. |
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Post by neal on Jan 2, 2019 15:03:58 GMT -8
I am glad many were able to find it and get a look. It was still there as of 2:30 PM today
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Post by birderbert on Jan 2, 2019 15:44:14 GMT -8
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Post by neal on Jan 2, 2019 15:59:00 GMT -8
Excellent Bert. Great video I am happy lots got to see it.
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Post by birderbert on Jan 2, 2019 17:10:30 GMT -8
Thanks Neal! Since the chestnut in the cheeks can clearly be seen it appears to be a Male … with Mahonia pollen on its beak!  Cape May Warbler 5s by BirderBert, on Flickr |
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Post by Chris on Jan 2, 2019 19:49:15 GMT -8
Some nice photos of this rarity. Bert nice video as well.
One advantage of viewing this individual is it seems to be down low in the trees. Majority of my sightings in the Peace are of birds on top of tall Spruce trees or very close to the top.
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Post by Gord on Jan 3, 2019 8:26:01 GMT -8
Bert, great video. Thanks for sharing that.
Nice to see lots of people getting a chance to see it. I just hope it gets that pollen on its beak cleaned off!
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