White Rock and Delta Area

[Chris]

Today, I visited a few areas west of us. First stop was White Rock Pier. A lot of waterfowl was present but many were too far out even with a scope. Luckily the water was mostly calm and I could pick out some. As usual, a lot of White-winged and Surf Scoters. Got good views of a Long-tailed Duck. Five Black Turnstones were on the rocks. The surprise was 4 Marbled Murrelets. There were another 9 Murrelets present but couldn't ID them.

Blackie Spit was quite active as well. There was a very large raft of Great Scaup and Scoters something I don't recall seeing at Blackie Spit. Saw the two Marbled Godwits.

This teal posed nicely


Green-winged Teal at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)

A lot of smaller birds present.


Anna's Hummingbird at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)

Was nice to get some good scope views of Brant

Had a very successful walk at Brunswick Point. Had at least 7 Red Throated Loons


Red-throated Loon at Delta--Brunswick Point

A Short-eared Owl flew over the fields and a hooting Great Horned Owl was also a nice surprise.


Bald Eagle at Delta--Brunswick Point

Boundary Bay Dyke wasn't too active.

This Heron was on the golf course


Great Blue Heron at Boundary Bay--72nd St. to 88 St.

Tallied 70 species on the day. Only encountered one hawk and no falcons which was a surprise.

[Bentley]

Sounds like a good day! Thanks for this, I'm heading out next weekend and hitting these spots. Nice one with the murrelets!

[Krissi]

I have not seen any falcons at the bay yet this year, either. Granted, I usually see the Peregrine at 104th, and I’ve only been to other spots along the bay. When you see the loons at Brunswick, where do you see them? Is it along the river section at the start? Everywhere else seems too far out for good looks.

[Chris]

Hey Krissi, ya it is along the river section near the parking area.