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Post by oldfulica on Feb 23, 2016 13:03:08 GMT -8
I had 2 Tree Swallows at Wilband today. Also a Redtail with a snake. The warm weather is bringing out signs of spring. Notice how the head is shredded but the snake is still grasping a branch.  |
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Post by Jamie on Feb 23, 2016 15:24:44 GMT -8
Well done, Len! And good picture of the Red-tailed with the snake too.
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Post by Gord on Feb 23, 2016 20:53:34 GMT -8
Len, I was listening carefully today as I went about my day knowing the swallows would be along any day now. The weather was just perfect. Good find on them.
That's a great shot of the hawk with the snake. Poor snake but it will make a good meal.
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Post by Chris on Feb 23, 2016 21:00:50 GMT -8
Nice Len. I always thought Willband would be one of the better places to look for the first swallows. Bluebirds, Rufous Hummingbirds and Phoebes are only a few weeks away.
Meanwhile, I am still waiting for my first crow.
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Post by paulos on Feb 24, 2016 9:02:29 GMT -8
Are there good spots to look out for Phoebes and Bluebirds in the next month?
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Post by Jamie on Feb 24, 2016 9:47:07 GMT -8
Hey Paul, Hope Airport is a good spot to look for Say's Phoebes and bluebirds. They're both seen almost annually there. I'm hoping to get my first Say's Phoebe this year!
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Post by gabi on Feb 28, 2016 17:07:38 GMT -8
I saw about a dozen tree swallows at Willband today - interesting to watch in the very strong wind blowing today... my first this year.
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Post by Chris on Feb 28, 2016 17:53:41 GMT -8
Are there good spots to look out for Phoebes and Bluebirds in the next month? Hey Paul, like Jamie said Hope Airport is a good spot for both. Harrison Lagoon is another good location for them. A few Mountain Bluebirds are arriving in the interior of BC. In another week or two it might be good to check Hope Airport. |
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Post by paulos on Feb 29, 2016 7:39:36 GMT -8
Awesome. Thanks Chris and Jamie!
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Post by Gord on Feb 29, 2016 22:30:00 GMT -8
I've still yet to see a swallow! I was at Island 22 for part of today too and while making a bit of a noise at times I figured I'd get one flying over at some point like I usually do each spring at this location.
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