Post by Gord on Jun 7, 2006 19:15:37 GMT -8
Took a spin up to see how the snow's melting. Made it about 1km from the parking lot before we hit snow. Strapped on the snowshoes and continued on to Sthingy Valley for a look. Birds we saw and/or heard included: (in no particular order)
Blue grouse
Ruffed grouse
Am robin
Hermit thrush (several)
Varied thrush
Swainson 's thrush
Grey jay (2)
Chestnut-backed chickadee
Black-capped chickadee
Yellow-rumped warbler
MacGillvray's warbler
Dark-eyed junco
Fox sparrow
Olive-sided flycatcher
Warbling vireo
Winter wren
On the way back down in the truck, we came across a mountain beaver busy chopping down a Colt's foot (?) stalk and running across the road with it. Cute little guy! Not often have I seen them. Also a bear was seen, with lots of sign as well. Be aware up there and everywhere!
Edit:
I forgot to mention the rufous hummingbird
Blue grouse
Ruffed grouse
Am robin
Hermit thrush (several)
Varied thrush
Swainson 's thrush
Grey jay (2)
Chestnut-backed chickadee
Black-capped chickadee
Yellow-rumped warbler
MacGillvray's warbler
Dark-eyed junco
Fox sparrow
Olive-sided flycatcher
Warbling vireo
Winter wren
On the way back down in the truck, we came across a mountain beaver busy chopping down a Colt's foot (?) stalk and running across the road with it. Cute little guy! Not often have I seen them. Also a bear was seen, with lots of sign as well. Be aware up there and everywhere!
Edit:
I forgot to mention the rufous hummingbird