Cheam Lake June 11

[Gord]

The Birding Cheam Lake Wetlands event went well today. Close to 25 people went for a birding walk lead by Thor Manson. I enjoyed birding with some new and enthusiastic people. I was especially impressed by several young birders who came along and were very interested and keen. Thanks to Kelly Pearce from Hope Mountain School for organizing the event and to Thor for a great walk!

Here is a list of birds seen/heard by the group:

Pied-billed grebe
Canada goose
Wood duck
Mallard
Osprey (A pair on a nest)
Bald eagle
Peregrine falcon
Vaux's swift
Rufous hummingbird
Red-breasted sapsucker
Northern flicker
Western wood-pewee
Willow flycatcher
Eastern kingbird (at least 6 birds)
Warbling vireo
Red-eyed vireo
Steller's jay
Northwestern crow
Common raven
Tree swallow
Barn swallow
Black-capped chickadee
Chestnut-backed chickadee
Winter wren
Marsh wren
Swainson's thrush
American robin
European starling
Cedar waxwing
Yellow warbler
Black-throated grey warbler
Common yellowthroat
Western tanager (at least 4)
Spotted towhee
Song sparrow
Black-headed grosbeak
Red-winged blackbird
Brown-headed cowbird
Bullock's oriole
House finch
American goldfinch

A total of 41 species! Good work everyone!

[fouram]

I am totally impressed! Would have loved to have gone for the trek/walk/watch. I am away a lot but would/will keep a better watch for up-coming events of this sort--appreciate a "heads-up" thanks --Al

[Gord]

Too bad you missed out, but keep an eye on the calender. There will be other opportunties for certain!