Hi ALL:
I was wondering if anyone else who has the eBird app is having difficulties since it was updated.? Mine is frozen.
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New birding board game Wingspan
Wingspan is a competitive, medium-weight, card-driven,
engine-building board game from designer Elizabeth Hargrave and
Stonemaier Games. It is the winner of the prestigious 2019 Kennerspiel
des Jahres award.
?You are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists,
and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your
network of wildlife preserves. Each bird extends a chain of powerful
combinations in one of your habitats (actions). These habitats focus on
several key aspects of growth:
Gain food tokens via custom dice in a birdfeeder dice tower
Lay eggs using egg miniatures in a variety of colors
Draw from hundreds of unique bird cards and play them
The winner is the player with the most points after 4 rounds.
Number of Players: 1-5
Playing Time: 40-70 Minutes
Recommended Ages: 10+
Canadian price $52.95
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Re: Reifel Bird Sanctuary 1975 bird question
Eric… yes it really is an exceptionally beautiful goose. Individual birds are rare but regular in Western Europe, but the best chance is in Central and Eastern Europe in winter. In Hungary, it is uncommon but quite regular and dependable in the November to February period. Always hangs out in large flocks of Greater White-fronted Geese. So check those White-fronted Geese flocks in Delta, because ya never know! :D
Daniel Bastaja
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On Feb 15, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Eric Habisch <eric.habisch@...> wrote:
Thank you very much Paul for the information it definitely clears things up. I had a feeling it was a very long shot. Seeing some of the other birds (Snow Geese, Trumpeters and Brant which I didn’t attach) so easily being fed by hand in other pictures made me suspicious. Well I’m just going to have to venture to other parts of the world to add it to my life list. Beatiful bird though.
Thanks again,
Eric
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On Feb 14, 2020, at 8:06 PM, Paul Clapham <paul.c.clapham@...> wrote:
Yes, I remember those Red-breasted Geese. They were on my life list for a while until I realized that they were captive exotic birds. Like you I was just getting into birding and hadn't mastered some of the important issues yet.
There might have been other exotics there too, but I can't remember what they were. Reifel stopped displaying the exotics soon after that and became a proper wildlife refuge, but I can't remember exactly when that was either.
Paul Clapham
Vancouver
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Re: Reifel Bird Sanctuary 1975 bird question
I too remember the Red-breasted Geese at Reilfel. From the beginning I assumed they were captive birds because they were so tame.
Red-breasted Geese breed in central arctic Siberia and migrate in a SW direction to winter around the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, the Carpathian Basin and Asia Minor. I guess it's possible for a wild Red-breasted Goose to wander into North America but any sighting would be suspect because (a) it would be massively out of range, and (b) the species is reasonably popluar in waterfowl collections.
Daniel Bastaja
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On Feb 15, 2020, at 5:06 AM, Paul Clapham <paul.c.clapham@...> wrote:
Yes, I remember those Red-breasted Geese. They were on my life list for a while until I realized that they were captive exotic birds. Like you I was just getting into birding and hadn't mastered some of the important issues yet.
There might have been other exotics there too, but I can't remember what they were. Reifel stopped displaying the exotics soon after that and became a proper wildlife refuge, but I can't remember exactly when that was either.
Paul Clapham
Vancouver
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Re: Reifel Bird Sanctuary 1975 bird question
Thank you very much Paul for the information it definitely clears things up. I had a feeling it was a very long shot. Seeing some of the other birds (Snow Geese, Trumpeters and Brant which I didn’t attach) so easily being fed by hand in other pictures made me suspicious. Well I’m just going to have to venture to other parts of the world to add it to my life list. Beatiful bird though.
Thanks again,
Eric Sent from Eric's iSomething or other...
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On Feb 14, 2020, at 8:06 PM, Paul Clapham < paul.c.clapham@...> wrote: Yes, I remember those Red-breasted Geese. They were on my life list for a while until I realized that they were captive exotic birds. Like you I was just getting into birding and hadn't mastered some of the important issues yet.
There might have been other exotics there too, but I can't remember what they were. Reifel stopped displaying the exotics soon after that and became a proper wildlife refuge, but I can't remember exactly when that was either.
Paul Clapham Vancouver
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Re: Reifel Bird Sanctuary 1975 bird question
Yes, I remember those Red-breasted Geese. They were on my life list for a while until I realized that they were captive exotic birds. Like you I was just getting into birding and hadn't mastered some of the important issues yet.
There might have been other exotics there too, but I can't remember what they were. Reifel stopped displaying the exotics soon after that and became a proper wildlife refuge, but I can't remember exactly when that was either.
Paul Clapham Vancouver
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Re: Reifel Bird Sanctuary 1975 bird question
First two pics are what I call "Old McDonald's Farm" birds -? in other words totally introduced park ducks.
The last pic has Snow Geese and a Canada Goose (facing away)
Monte Taylor Tustin Ranch, CA ? (Birds / Mammals / More - over 29,000 images)
I recently came across some pictures of birds while my family visited Reifel Bird Sanctuary in 1975. I was not the best photographer in the day with my Kodak 110. I would like to confirm if anyone can remember that far back if the Red-breasted Goose in one of the pictures actually did visit. It is a resident of Europe and eBird only has one record of a bird being sighted and recorded in Oregon. I’ve attached the photo (not the best quality) along with a couple of others as example of what my family and I saw that day. Not sure of what type of birds visited or frequented Reifel back then because I was just getting interested in birding. Was there escapees and/or domestics besides visitors? I’m hoping someone can remember or share some info they may have. Thanks in advance. Eric.
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Reifel Bird Sanctuary 1975 bird question
I recently came across some pictures of birds while my family visited Reifel Bird Sanctuary in 1975. I was not the best photographer in the day with my Kodak 110. I would like to confirm if anyone can remember that far back if the Red-breasted Goose in one of the pictures actually did visit. It is a resident of Europe and eBird only has one record of a bird being sighted and recorded in Oregon. I’ve attached the photo (not the best quality) along with a couple of others as example of what my family and I saw that day. Not sure of what type of birds visited or frequented Reifel back then because I was just getting interested in birding. Was there escapees and/or domestics besides visitors? I’m hoping someone can remember or share some info they may have. Thanks in advance. Eric.
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Thought the below may be of interest to members.
Greg Richmond
Ecological Release of the Anna’s Hummingbird during a Northern Range Expansion.?2019. Battey. American Naturalist.
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Keith
On Feb 12, 2020, at 8:45 AM, Elena Ballam via Groups.Io < elle.ballam@...> wrote:
Hi all,?
I’m hoping for some help on this one. My aunt spotted this in the parking lot at the Costco in Langford on the island. Neither of us can pinpoint what exactly it is. It looks to be either a juvenile starling or Cow Bird. Tail is too long for American Dipper, but beak also appears too narrow to be a brown headed cow bird. I’m still fairly novice, so any and all expertise is appreciated :)
Thanks everyone!
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On Feb 12, 2020, at 8:45 AM, Elena Ballam via Groups.Io < elle.ballam@...> wrote:
Hi all,?
I’m hoping for some help on this one. My aunt spotted this in the parking lot at the Costco in Langford on the island. Neither of us can pinpoint what exactly it is. It looks to be either a juvenile starling or Cow Bird. Tail is too long for American Dipper, but beak also appears too narrow to be a brown headed cow bird. I’m still fairly novice, so any and all expertise is appreciated :)
Thanks everyone!
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Hi all,?
I’m hoping for some help on this one. My aunt spotted this in the parking lot at the Costco in Langford on the island. Neither of us can pinpoint what exactly it is. It looks to be either a juvenile starling or Cow Bird. Tail is too long for American Dipper, but beak also appears too narrow to be a brown headed cow bird. I’m still fairly novice, so any and all expertise is appreciated :)
Thanks everyone!
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Theft at Boundary Bay/72nd Street
A vehicle was broken into today and camera gear stolen
Vehicle Red GMC Acadia SUV (2011?)
Parked appx 10 veh in from the gate.
Happened between approx 2 and 3:30 pm today (Sunday)
Apparently electronic lock breached (was locked, no damage to vehicle).
Stolen:
Canon 5D Mk 3 w/ Cannon 24-70 f2.8 lens in Black Holster style pack.
Also red/black small camera backpack (LowePro)
If you have any info on this theft would you please contact Lois Burton: loisburton@...
Thanks
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From an Island in the Pacific,
Richard James, Victoria, BC
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Thanks for the all the responses. ?I will check out the iNaturalist app. ?It looks like a handy option to have when out in the field.
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You might try the iNaturalist smart
phone app (Android or Iphone) as it will look at your photo and
give an opinion.? This is a screen capture of some of it's
suggestions when I took a pix of your image. David
On 2020-01-30 11:26 a.m., Doug Cooper
wrote:
I hope that any fungo-philes out there might help confirm the
identification of a fungus I encounter in Hastings Park this
morning. ?I wasn’t sure where else to post a question. The New
Savory Wild Mushroom book leads me to believe it might be an
example of a jelly fungi, perhaps Orange Jelly, or Dacrymyces
palmatus.
Thanks,?
Doug Cooper
East Vancouver
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Latest Accepted Records BCFO Bird Records Committee
Just published on the BCFO website is the from the Bird Records Committee.
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I believe it's orange jelly fungus
Keith
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On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:58 PM, David Hoar < dave5hoar@...> wrote:
You might try the iNaturalist smart
phone app (Android or Iphone) as it will look at your photo and
give an opinion.? This is a screen capture of some of it's
suggestions when I took a pix of your image.
David
On 2020-01-30 11:26 a.m., Doug Cooper
wrote:
I hope that any fungo-philes out there might help confirm the
identification of a fungus I encounter in Hastings Park this
morning. ?I wasn’t sure where else to post a question. The New
Savory Wild Mushroom book leads me to believe it might be an
example of a jelly fungi, perhaps Orange Jelly, or Dacrymyces
palmatus.
Thanks,?
Doug Cooper
East Vancouver
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You might try the iNaturalist smart
phone app (Android or Iphone) as it will look at your photo and
give an opinion.? This is a screen capture of some of it's
suggestions when I took a pix of your image.
David
On 2020-01-30 11:26 a.m., Doug Cooper
wrote:
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I hope that any fungo-philes out there might help confirm the
identification of a fungus I encounter in Hastings Park this
morning. ?I wasn’t sure where else to post a question. The New
Savory Wild Mushroom book leads me to believe it might be an
example of a jelly fungi, perhaps Orange Jelly, or Dacrymyces
palmatus.
Thanks,?
Doug Cooper
East Vancouver
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I thought this may be of interest to some on this list who bird or know of others that do at the PNE / Hastings Park area.
Best,?
Greg Ferguson Richmond
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Share your thoughts on the PNE!
Hello Greg,
The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is a?nonprofit organization owned by the City of Vancouver.? The PNE maintains the Hasting Park site’s venues and public green spaces for users and brings communities together to enjoy a wide range of community, recreational, educational and social events year round.
In 2010, after 4 years of city wide public consultation, Vancouver City Council recognized the PNE as a valuable community asset and approved the Hastings Park - PNE Master Plan.
We'd?like to update you on the?progress?of the Master Plan and get your?feedback on two signficant Master Plan?projects being currently contemplated:
- Amphitheatre RenewalPlayland
- Redevelopment Plan
Share your thoughts on the PNE and the Master Plan implementation! Your feedback will be used to inform future planning and as part of project updates to City staff, PNE, HP-PNE Board of Directors and City Council.
If you are unable to click the link, please copy and paste the full URL below into your browser:
Thank you!
The Talk Vancouver?Team
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And the winner is ..........
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Yellow-browed Warbler with 53% of the votes?
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Brown Shrike - 21%
Fieldfare - 17%?
Rustic Bunting - 3%?
Cape May Warbler (Abbotsford) - 3%
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Here's hoping we get a Tropicbird or Spectacled Eider or any Kite in 2020.?
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Thanks to both of you for sharing your travels and insights.?
Beautiful images and informative copy
Congrats
John Gordon
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pat.mary.taylor
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