Post by Gord on Aug 27, 2008 21:13:20 GMT -8
Checked out Island 22 this afternoon. Over the Fraser at the main gate I checked out the swallow flock feeding. I saw at least three and maybe as many as five Bank Swallows among the numerous Barn and Violet-green Swallows. There were about 3 Tree Swallows, two Northern Rough-winged Swallows and a single Cliff Swallow as well to round out the swallows. I think this is the first time Ive seen all six together. A Purple Martin would have been a bonus.
In the woods it was very active similar to what Wetlander saw today. Nothing extraordinary but it was very worthwhile. Wilson's Warbler were most common followed by Yellow and Black-throated Grey Warblers. A big group of Western Tanagers were feeding in the same general area. A Black-headed Grosbeak was also close by here.
A flock of Canada Geese went over. I was alerted by a high pitched call among the lower honkings and spotted a Greater White-fronted Goose among the Canadas. A somewhat early record for that species for the area.
Every day is extra exciting birding now! Never know what will be seen.
In the woods it was very active similar to what Wetlander saw today. Nothing extraordinary but it was very worthwhile. Wilson's Warbler were most common followed by Yellow and Black-throated Grey Warblers. A big group of Western Tanagers were feeding in the same general area. A Black-headed Grosbeak was also close by here.
A flock of Canada Geese went over. I was alerted by a high pitched call among the lower honkings and spotted a Greater White-fronted Goose among the Canadas. A somewhat early record for that species for the area.
Every day is extra exciting birding now! Never know what will be seen.
