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Post by Bentley on Aug 16, 2023 20:55:48 GMT -8
The hike can be pretty tricky and steep. Fair bit of bush wacking in the the first bit. Couple log bridges that need to be crossed, but alternative routes are available. Once you get to the lake the trail turns into a road which you have to second and third lookouts. Similar to Flatiron in the way it is much trickier for a km or so than the rest of the trail. Good habitat for things like Evening Grosbeaks, Sooty Grouse, and Pygmy-Owls.
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Post by Jon on Aug 17, 2023 20:12:46 GMT -8
The hike can be pretty tricky and steep. Fair bit of bush wacking in the the first bit. Couple log bridges that need to be crossed, but alternative routes are available. Once you get to the lake the trail turns into a road which you have to second and third lookouts. Similar to Flatiron in the way it is much trickier for a km or so than the rest of the trail. Good habitat for things like Evening Grosbeaks, Sooty Grouse, and Pygmy-Owls. Do you mean Campbell Lake by Harrison? I did that one last year but it wasn't bushwacky then, until going up mt Aggasis (as there is no trail to the peak but you just follow the flagging tape and go upwards). |
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Post by Bentley on Aug 19, 2023 20:46:59 GMT -8
The hike can be pretty tricky and steep. Fair bit of bush wacking in the the first bit. Couple log bridges that need to be crossed, but alternative routes are available. Once you get to the lake the trail turns into a road which you have to second and third lookouts. Similar to Flatiron in the way it is much trickier for a km or so than the rest of the trail. Good habitat for things like Evening Grosbeaks, Sooty Grouse, and Pygmy-Owls. Do you mean Campbell Lake by Harrison? I did that one last year but it wasn't bushwacky then, until going up mt Aggasis (as there is no trail to the peak but you just follow the flagging tape and go upwards). Time of year maybe? It's wasn't horrible but definitely more than zero. |
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Post by rockpigeon on Aug 20, 2023 15:00:12 GMT -8
Lone Western Sandpiper at Harrison lagoon on Thursday (why oh why did I not buy a scope sooner?...)
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Post by Chris on Aug 21, 2023 18:36:59 GMT -8
Nice Western Sandpiper! Harrison can be good for shorebirds. The migrating waterfowl should be making their way through now on the lake.
Added Long-billed Dowitcher, Peregrine Falcon, and Pied-billed Grebe from Cheam Wetlands. The dowitchers was a nice surprise. Only the 2nd time I have had the species at Cheam.
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Post by shriekingshrike on Aug 24, 2023 16:26:33 GMT -8
I'm usually a lurker on this website, but I can add Least Flycatcher, which I had on Promontory yesterday afternoon  |
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Post by Chris on Aug 24, 2023 20:20:59 GMT -8
Great sighting for August! Tough to get when they aren't doing their 'Chebek' calls.
Also added Red-necked Grebe which I had on Harrison Lake.
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Post by Bentley on Aug 25, 2023 11:23:35 GMT -8
Northern Shoveler (Tuyttens)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Chehalis)
Glaucous-winged Gull (Downtown Chilliwack)
Killdeer (Eagle Point)
American Kestrel (Hope Airport)
Cliff Swallow (Harrison Hot Springs Beach)
Vesper Sparrow (Hope Airport)
Savannah Sparrow (Hope Airport)
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Post by Chris on Aug 28, 2023 19:51:37 GMT -8
Thanks, Bentley for the sightings. I also added a few recent sightings.
Quieter month but tough with the heat and smoke.
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Post by Dave on Aug 29, 2023 6:11:31 GMT -8
I can add Clarkâs Nutcracker, Pine Siskin, and Fox Sparrow from a hike up Cheam mid-month.
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Post by kenneth2019 on Aug 29, 2023 10:59:13 GMT -8
Pine Siskin - Hope Airport
Northern Pintail - Chaplin Wetlands
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Post by Gord on Aug 29, 2023 22:25:29 GMT -8
I'm usually a lurker on this website, but I can add Least Flycatcher, which I had on Promontory yesterday afternoon Great find for fall migration. Nicely done!! |
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Post by kenneth2019 on Aug 31, 2023 19:16:16 GMT -8
Bufflehead - Kawkawa Lake
American Pipit - Hope Track
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Post by Chris on Aug 31, 2023 19:48:44 GMT -8
Thanks for the additions. Pretty good tally for the month considering the smoke and heat.
September will be a fun birding month.
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Post by Gord on Sept 6, 2023 21:57:03 GMT -8
Few last ones to add after going over the field notebook
Horned Grebe Harrison Lake late Aug. There were close to 30 in a couple flocks on the lake
Mountain Chickadee. Manning
Hermit Thrush. Manning, Cheam Mtn
Cassin's Vireo. Sumas Mountain
White-throated Sparrow. East Sector Park Aug 31
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