Post by Chris on Nov 24, 2023 19:39:20 GMT -8
I had today off so I visited the Delta Area to do some birding.
The first stop was White Rock Pier. As always, there were good numbers of Scoters. Had three species of Loons. Always a treat seeing the Red-throated Loons.
Next, was Blackie Spit. Thousands of ducks were present, mostly Wigeons.
A few Eurasians were on the spit.
Eurasian Wigeon at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Bushtits were actively feeding
Bushtit at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Bushtit at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
American Crow was picking at the frost
American Crow at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Point Roberts was fairly active. Had a few Murres and Guillemots. Picked out four Ancient Murrelets They were relatively close but they dove and never did see them again. Was going to get a photo.
Had Oystercatchers and Turnstones fly by. Three Sanderlings were feeding among the rocks.
Sanderling at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts
Went to Brunswick Point but it was windy and not much bird activity.
My final stop was 72nd street at Boundary Bay. It was really active. Saw a Shrike and two Short-eared Owls.
Short-eared Owl at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Also, had an American Tree Sparrow. One of my favorite sparrows. Saw a lot in the Peace but only my second one since I have been down here.
Tallied 76 species for the day. Great to be out!
The first stop was White Rock Pier. As always, there were good numbers of Scoters. Had three species of Loons. Always a treat seeing the Red-throated Loons.
Next, was Blackie Spit. Thousands of ducks were present, mostly Wigeons.
A few Eurasians were on the spit.
Eurasian Wigeon at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Bushtits were actively feeding
Bushtit at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Bushtit at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
American Crow was picking at the frost
American Crow at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Point Roberts was fairly active. Had a few Murres and Guillemots. Picked out four Ancient Murrelets They were relatively close but they dove and never did see them again. Was going to get a photo.
Had Oystercatchers and Turnstones fly by. Three Sanderlings were feeding among the rocks.
Sanderling at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts
Went to Brunswick Point but it was windy and not much bird activity.
My final stop was 72nd street at Boundary Bay. It was really active. Saw a Shrike and two Short-eared Owls.
Short-eared Owl at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Also, had an American Tree Sparrow. One of my favorite sparrows. Saw a lot in the Peace but only my second one since I have been down here.
Tallied 76 species for the day. Great to be out!
