Post by Chris on Jan 9, 2022 20:48:43 GMT -8
The forecast was excellent today so headed off to the Boundary Bay area. The first stop was White Rock Pier. Black Turnstones, Red-throated Loon, and two Long-tailed Ducks were the highlights. It's always a treat observing the scoters near the pier.
The next stop was Blackie Spit. Right away I noticed where the water had come up due to the king tide yesterday. A few Brant were in close.
Brant at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) by Chris McDonald
Always enjoy seeing Eurasian Wigeon
Eurasian Wigeon at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) by Chris McDonald
The last stop was Boundary Bay 72nd entrance. I observed an eagle fly over the dyke with a duck in its talons. It turned out to be a male Pintail. I watched for about ten minutes as the eagle plucked the feathers off and the Pintail tried to escape but to no avail. Interesting and a bit disheartening to observe.
I didn't see any Short-eared Owls there. I think that's the first time I have been there and there was some snow on the ground.
The next stop was Blackie Spit. Right away I noticed where the water had come up due to the king tide yesterday. A few Brant were in close.
Brant at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) by Chris McDonald
Always enjoy seeing Eurasian Wigeon
Eurasian Wigeon at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary) by Chris McDonald
The last stop was Boundary Bay 72nd entrance. I observed an eagle fly over the dyke with a duck in its talons. It turned out to be a male Pintail. I watched for about ten minutes as the eagle plucked the feathers off and the Pintail tried to escape but to no avail. Interesting and a bit disheartening to observe.
I didn't see any Short-eared Owls there. I think that's the first time I have been there and there was some snow on the ground.