Post by Chris on May 23, 2022 13:56:51 GMT -8
Spent the long weekend in Osoyoos. Left Thursday after work and came back today. Was hoping for Black-chinned Hummingbird and Grasshopper Sparrow but missed both. However, I saw a number of species that I’ve only seen a handful of times.
White Lake was the first stop Friday morning
I always enjoy seeing the Western Bluebirds here.
Western Bluebird at White Lake, Okanagan Falls by Chris McDonald
Western Bluebird at White Lake, Okanagan Falls by Chris McDonald
A Gray Partridge was a nice surprise just north of the lake. The walk from the parking area up towards the cliff is really nice. Great views of the valley.
Road 22 was a productive stop.
Managed a Gray Flycatcher. Only third time seeing one.
Gray Flycatcher at Osoyoos--Road 22 and dykes (general) by Chris McDonald
Western Tanagers were numerous at many locations
Western Tanager at Osoyoos--Road 22 and dykes (general) by Chris McDonald
Heard a couple of Yellow-breasted Chats and RIng-necked Pheasants. I was surprised by how vocal the pheasants were. Every visit to Road 22 they were vocal.
Next morning it was raining but cleared fairly quickly.
Bobolink from Road 22
Bobolink at Osoyoos--Road 22 and dykes (general) by Chris McDonald
Bunting from Haynes Lease. ALso had Rock and Canyon Wren here.
Lazuli Bunting at Osoyoos--Meadowlark Ln/Haynes Lease (The Throne) by Chris McDonald
A trip to Old Richter Pass was productive. Walked the road and got a number of species.
YH Blackbird
Yellow-headed Blackbird at Old Richter Pass Road & Kruger Mtn. Road by Chris McDonald
A second trip to Vaseux cliff produced this Bighorn. Does anyone know where/if I can look up any information about this tagged Bighorn?
DSC_3354 by Chris McDonald
Western Bluebird from this morning
Western Bluebird at White Lake, Okanagan Falls by Chris McDonald
Tallied 127 species. Here is the trip report with checklists.
ebird.org/tripreport/58861
White Lake was the first stop Friday morning
I always enjoy seeing the Western Bluebirds here.
Western Bluebird at White Lake, Okanagan Falls by Chris McDonald
Western Bluebird at White Lake, Okanagan Falls by Chris McDonald
A Gray Partridge was a nice surprise just north of the lake. The walk from the parking area up towards the cliff is really nice. Great views of the valley.
Road 22 was a productive stop.
Managed a Gray Flycatcher. Only third time seeing one.
Gray Flycatcher at Osoyoos--Road 22 and dykes (general) by Chris McDonald
Western Tanagers were numerous at many locations
Western Tanager at Osoyoos--Road 22 and dykes (general) by Chris McDonald
Heard a couple of Yellow-breasted Chats and RIng-necked Pheasants. I was surprised by how vocal the pheasants were. Every visit to Road 22 they were vocal.
Next morning it was raining but cleared fairly quickly.
Bobolink from Road 22
Bobolink at Osoyoos--Road 22 and dykes (general) by Chris McDonald
Bunting from Haynes Lease. ALso had Rock and Canyon Wren here.
Lazuli Bunting at Osoyoos--Meadowlark Ln/Haynes Lease (The Throne) by Chris McDonald
A trip to Old Richter Pass was productive. Walked the road and got a number of species.
YH Blackbird
Yellow-headed Blackbird at Old Richter Pass Road & Kruger Mtn. Road by Chris McDonald
A second trip to Vaseux cliff produced this Bighorn. Does anyone know where/if I can look up any information about this tagged Bighorn?
DSC_3354 by Chris McDonaldWestern Bluebird from this morning
Western Bluebird at White Lake, Okanagan Falls by Chris McDonald
Tallied 127 species. Here is the trip report with checklists.
ebird.org/tripreport/58861
