Abbotsford birding

[b1schmor]

Hello birders,

I have managed to get out for some birding in the Abbotsford area over the last few days. Here is a list of some of the more interesting sightings.

Angus Campbell Road, Sumas Prairie
20+ Western Meadowlarks
1 Rough-legged Hawk
15+ American Pipits

Heuglin Park, Sumas Prairie
White-throated Sparrow

Matsqui Trail Regional Park, East entrance looking out into Fraser River
15+ Western Grebes
1 Horned Grebe
2 Surf Scoters
1 Osprey

Good birding,
Brent Schmor
Abbotford

[Gord]

Some excellent sightings Brent

Good to hear of the rough-legged hawks and meadowlarks. Sumas Prairie seems to be the only place where I can find a rough-legged hawk consistantly of late. They used to be more common in Chilliwack's shrinking agriculture areas.

Good stuff! The surf scoters must have been a little bit of a surprise. A white throated sparrow is good at anytime of the day.

[josterhold]

hello brent
good birds in abbotsford! did you get lucky with the white- headed woodpeckers in the ok? hope you get a chance this weekend to chase the wheatear.
jason
chilliwack,bc

[b1schmor]

Hi Jason,
no luck on the WH Woodpeckers. We only spent an hour in the area they have been seen. I am hoping to get a chance at the Wheatear on Sunday if it is relocated.

Congratsf to you and Thor for getting that one. The Wheatear has McKay's Bunting status.