Double-crested Cormorant sightings

[Gord]

I received a request for sightings of double-crested cormorants from Abbotsford east to track where they spend their winters. This species is designated a Species at Risk (SAR).

I have a lot of data for Chilliwack and Agassiz but wondering what's been seen further up the valley as well. Possibly Thor or Deb have seen them up around Hope?

I think we need dates, location and if possible, age. I can compile and pass on any sightings shared.

Thanks!

[tmanson]

Gord: Yes, indeed, we have Double Crested Comorants in Hope.
I'm terrible about keeping records on common birds, so I guess the best I can do is say I've seen them in Bristol Slough by the Interfor property, near the airport, both last fall, and this spring. Not very scientific, I'm afraid. Cheers. Thor

Thor Manson
Hope, B.C.

[deb&tony]

Hi Gord-
They are also a common sight at the mouth of Silver Creek during the winter months. I'll start keeping notes and report back to you.

Deb

[Gord]

Thanks guys. I will pass on information of the areas you see them during the winter and that more details will be shared as they come available. Ill be sure to credit info appropriately.

She wasnt sure how common or even if they are seen past Maple Ridge so Im sure she'll be excited with good solid Hope sightings.

[Gord]

Just a reminder to keep an eye open now that seem to be coming up. I saw 6 yesterday on the Fraser River in Chilliwack. There is especially an interest in sightings east of Agassiz.

I had a juvenile on Sept 28 at Island 22 which I think is the most early record Ive had for them around here.

[butterfly]

We saw one at the Great Blue Heron Reserve, South Lagoon, Oct 4th. There's a photo of it in our Oct 4th journal on our web site.
Bruce & Joanne

[Gord]

Great, thanks guys!

I checked the GBHNR site but could not find the journal. Id enjoy seeing it, and adding it as a link to our site too (if you dont mind, of course).

[butterfly]

Hi Gord;
The Double-Crested Cormorant Pic is at this link:
www.butterflyonmyshoulder.ca/Journal/10_07/Journal_10_07-1.html
It is almost at the bottom of the page. We would love it if you took a look at the Gulls in the same journal and give us a hint at some of the names. We are lousy at Gull identification.
There are a few more Gulls in our latest journal page:
www.butterflyonmyshoulder.ca/Journal/10_07/Journal_10_07-2.html
We don't mind any links to our site. BTW, we are not on the GBHNR site, we have a separate site at:
www.butterflyonmyshoulder.ca
We love the GBHNR and have found a lot of neat birds there.
Oops too long a post; and off topic, sorry, so I will go now.
Love this web site. People are great here.

[butterfly]

There were two Double-crested Cormorant at the GBHNR today, saw them on the North Lagoon on a log and then later the same two were on a log on the South Lagoon, best viewed from the Heron Blind at the South Lagoon.

[butterfly]

There were 5 Double-crested Cormorant at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Oct 25 2007 link to photos here: www.butterflyonmyshoulder.ca/Journal/10_07/Journal_10_07-3.html
Look for October 25th Journal about two thirds down the page to see the 5 Cormorants together. They are still there but we haven't gotten a group photo since then.

[Gord]

Butterfly, I had a chance to have a quick look at your site. I enjoyed it a lot and look forward to get back for another look and in more detail! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the cormorant sightings.

[butterfly]

Thanks Gord; so does this mean that we can add a link on our web page to your Fraser Valley Birding?

[Gord]

butterfly said:

Thanks Gord; so does this mean that we can add a link on our web page to your Fraser Valley Birding?

Absolutely!