Post by Chris on Feb 4, 2024 20:17:57 GMT -8
Yesterday, I visited a few locations to the west of us. First was White Rock Pier. Had a few Black Turnstoes and many Scoters. One of the better locations to see Red-throated Loon I find.
Blackie Spit was next. As always, an excellent number of waterfowl. It was interesting to witness the Bald Eagles. There were a dozen or so resting in the trees. One would take off, and most of them would follow. At one point, one of them grabbed a duck, and the rest of them chased it, trying to get it to drop it.
Greater Yellowlegs at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Lighthouse Park in Point Roberts was disappointing because it was raining. Only stayed around the parking area.
I walked 72nd dyke to 64th St. Tallied quite a few species. It was nice to see a Lincoln's Sparrow. It's been months since I have seen one. Always a treat to see Short-eared Owls as well.
Golden-crowned Sparrow at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Great Blue Heron at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Short-eared Owl at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Blackie Spit was next. As always, an excellent number of waterfowl. It was interesting to witness the Bald Eagles. There were a dozen or so resting in the trees. One would take off, and most of them would follow. At one point, one of them grabbed a duck, and the rest of them chased it, trying to get it to drop it.
Greater Yellowlegs at Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)
Lighthouse Park in Point Roberts was disappointing because it was raining. Only stayed around the parking area.
I walked 72nd dyke to 64th St. Tallied quite a few species. It was nice to see a Lincoln's Sparrow. It's been months since I have seen one. Always a treat to see Short-eared Owls as well.
Golden-crowned Sparrow at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Great Blue Heron at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta
Short-eared Owl at Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts., Delta