Post by Chris on Feb 16, 2024 21:05:13 GMT -8
I had the day off so I did some birding to the west of us. Always nice to visit on a weekday when it's not overly busy.
Blackie Spit had a good number of Eurasian Wigeons as per normal.
Eurasian Wigeon at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Pintails were common as well
Northern Pintail at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
The next stop was Lighthouse Park at Point Roberts. It was very windy which made it difficult to scope out far. There's been a Yellow-billed Loon seen from the parking area. I was keeping an eye out for it and didn't see it until I was heading back. Only the 2nd time seeing one. I didn't realize until I was double-checking my lists at home, but I had four loon species from there.
Harlequin Ducks seem to be always here
Harlequin Duck at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts
Harlequin Duck at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts
After a quick stop at the Point Roberts jetties, I made my way to Brunswick Point.
A decent amount of RT Loons
Red-throated Loon at Delta--Brunswick Point
A cormorant posing nicely
Double-crested Cormorant at Delta--Brunswick Point
I believe this Harrier had a Teal but it was tough to tell.
Northern Harrier at Delta--Brunswick Point
Had a Western Meadowlark singing briefly from the top of a tree.
My final stop was 72nd Street at Boundary Bay. Had at least 3 Short-eared Owls and maybe four. Always a highlight to see them.
Also had three Barn Swallows. Seems to be a number of them so keep your eyes open for them. I saw a checklist from Whatcom County that had 49!
Blackie Spit had a good number of Eurasian Wigeons as per normal.
Eurasian Wigeon at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Pintails were common as well
Northern Pintail at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
The next stop was Lighthouse Park at Point Roberts. It was very windy which made it difficult to scope out far. There's been a Yellow-billed Loon seen from the parking area. I was keeping an eye out for it and didn't see it until I was heading back. Only the 2nd time seeing one. I didn't realize until I was double-checking my lists at home, but I had four loon species from there.
Harlequin Ducks seem to be always here
Harlequin Duck at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts
Harlequin Duck at Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts
After a quick stop at the Point Roberts jetties, I made my way to Brunswick Point.
A decent amount of RT Loons
Red-throated Loon at Delta--Brunswick Point
A cormorant posing nicely
Double-crested Cormorant at Delta--Brunswick Point
I believe this Harrier had a Teal but it was tough to tell.
Northern Harrier at Delta--Brunswick Point
Had a Western Meadowlark singing briefly from the top of a tree.
My final stop was 72nd Street at Boundary Bay. Had at least 3 Short-eared Owls and maybe four. Always a highlight to see them.
Also had three Barn Swallows. Seems to be a number of them so keep your eyes open for them. I saw a checklist from Whatcom County that had 49!
