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Post by brianm on Apr 13, 2009 5:43:14 GMT -8
Hello, I've been reading this forum for some time now but have never registered. However, after enjoying a delicious Easter dinner yesterday at my inlaws on Gallanders Rd. I was enjoying the wet views of the surrounding farm land from inside. I noticed a large bird rise out of a grass field some distance away and fly directly to where I was standing. As it flew nearly directly over head I had a clear ID of a Long Billed Curlew. Has any one else seen it around? Any way keep your eyes open if you are in that area. Cheers
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Post by Dave on Apr 13, 2009 17:37:45 GMT -8
Hi Brianm,
Wow! Great find. This is certainly a worthwhile sighting. Perfect timing as they are moving through to their interior nesting zones. A good addition to the monthly list and Regional records. It will be added!
JeffO has also seen them in Chilliwack around this time of year as well.
DB
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Post by Gord on Apr 13, 2009 22:42:13 GMT -8
Hi and welcome Brian! As Dave said, great find indeed! I was out that way this afternoon and I looked around. Did find a flock of 12 Greater Yellowlegs in a pond just north of the tracks on Gibson Road. I thought perhaps the curlew would have been there but no luck. Let us know if you see it again! Ill be in touch with you for the records. I updated the site with local information on Long-billed Curlew for interest's sake. fraservalleybirding.com/Species/Bird%20Accounts/Long-billed%20Curlew.htm |
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