Ha! Thanks Dan - didn't see your email before I sent the message! :o)
Derek
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Daniel Bastaja Sent: December 7, 2019 9:57 AM To: Vanbirds < [email protected]> Subject: Re: [vanbcbirds] Birding NZ James. There is also a trip report from New Zealand on World Bird Traveller website. Here is a link.. Daniel Bastaja danielbastaja@... On Dec 7, 2019, at 5:22 PM, pat.mary.taylor <pat.mary.taylor@...> wrote:
Hi James
Here's my trip report from NZ
Keith Taylor
Victoria BC
On Dec 7, 2019, at 12:27 AM, James Palmer <james.palmer.ubc@...>
wrote:
Hi everyone,
I've booked some travel for a few weeks in NZ with my wife (mid-Feb to
mid-March). It's not a "birding trip," per se. But, well, you know what happens. We'll spend around a week and a half on each island with a car. If any of you have been and have specific birding (or hiking, cultural)
recommendations, I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance!
Also, I've been doing some blogging for a while now about my birding
in Vancouver, Minnesota, and some travel in the past few years. I've
aimed to make it informative, fun, and media-rich. I hope it's not too presumptuous to post a link to it here: WeeklyBirder.com I'd love to hear comments/suggestions from this community!
Good birding,
Jim
James Palmer, PhD
Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia Director of
Content | PicardyLearning
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Hi Jim, ? I¡¯m just putting the finishing touches to our new website () which has all of Carol and my trip reports ¨C I¡¯m still adding photos for some of the reports but the one from our trip to New Zealand is finished and maybe worth taking a look at. Sav Saville who owns Wrybill tours is a good friend and I can give you an intro if you need it. ? Hope this helps! ? Derek VARC ? ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of James Palmer
Sent: December 7, 2019 12:27 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [vanbcbirds] Birding NZ ? Hi everyone, I've booked some travel for a few weeks in NZ with my wife (mid-Feb to mid-March). It's not a "birding trip," per se. But, well, you know what happens. We'll spend around a week and a half on each island with a car. If any of you have been and have specific birding (or hiking, cultural) recommendations, I'm all ears! Also, I've been doing some blogging for a while now about my birding in Vancouver, Minnesota, and some travel in the past few years. I've aimed to make it informative, fun, and media-rich. I hope it's not too presumptuous to post a link to it here:? I'd love to hear comments/suggestions from this community!
Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia
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Wow, Keith! This is a fantastic resource. Thank you so much!
Jim James Palmer, PhD Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia Director of Content |
Hi James
Here's my trip report from NZ
Keith Taylor Victoria BC
Hi everyone,
I've booked some travel for a few weeks in NZ with my wife (mid-Feb to mid-March). It's not a "birding trip," per se. But, well, you know what happens. We'll spend around a week and a half on each island with a car. If any of you have been and have specific birding (or hiking, cultural) recommendations, I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance!
Also, I've been doing some blogging for a while now about my birding in Vancouver, Minnesota, and some travel in the past few years. I've aimed to make it informative, fun, and media-rich. I hope it's not too presumptuous to post a link to it here:? I'd love to hear comments/suggestions from this community!
Good birding, Jim James Palmer, PhD Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia Director of Content |
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James. There is also a trip report from New Zealand on World Bird Traveller website. Here is a link..
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
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On Dec 7, 2019, at 5:22 PM, pat.mary.taylor <pat.mary.taylor@...> wrote:
Hi James
Here's my trip report from NZ
Keith Taylor
Victoria BC
On Dec 7, 2019, at 12:27 AM, James Palmer <james.palmer.ubc@...> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I've booked some travel for a few weeks in NZ with my wife (mid-Feb to mid-March). It's not a "birding trip," per se. But, well, you know what happens. We'll spend around a week and a half on each island with a car.
If any of you have been and have specific birding (or hiking, cultural) recommendations, I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance!
Also, I've been doing some blogging for a while now about my birding in Vancouver, Minnesota, and some travel in the past few years. I've aimed to make it informative, fun, and media-rich. I hope it's not too presumptuous to post a link to it here: WeeklyBirder.com
I'd love to hear comments/suggestions from this community!
Good birding,
Jim
James Palmer, PhD
Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia
Director of Content | PicardyLearning
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Hi James
Here's my trip report from NZ
Keith Taylor Victoria BC
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On Dec 7, 2019, at 12:27 AM, James Palmer < james.palmer.ubc@...> wrote: Hi everyone,
I've booked some travel for a few weeks in NZ with my wife (mid-Feb to mid-March). It's not a "birding trip," per se. But, well, you know what happens. We'll spend around a week and a half on each island with a car. If any of you have been and have specific birding (or hiking, cultural) recommendations, I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance!
Also, I've been doing some blogging for a while now about my birding in Vancouver, Minnesota, and some travel in the past few years. I've aimed to make it informative, fun, and media-rich. I hope it's not too presumptuous to post a link to it here:? I'd love to hear comments/suggestions from this community!
Good birding, Jim James Palmer, PhD Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia Director of Content |
|
Hi everyone,
I've booked some travel for a few weeks in NZ with my wife (mid-Feb to mid-March). It's not a "birding trip," per se. But, well, you know what happens. We'll spend around a week and a half on each island with a car. If any of you have been and have specific birding (or hiking, cultural) recommendations, I'm all ears!
Thanks in advance!
Also, I've been doing some blogging for a while now about my birding in Vancouver, Minnesota, and some travel in the past few years. I've aimed to make it informative, fun, and media-rich. I hope it's not too presumptuous to post a link to it here:? I'd love to hear comments/suggestions from this community!
Good birding, Jim James Palmer, PhD Lecturer, Music Theory | University of British Columbia Director of Content |
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Canada's Bird House Man - 900 and counting
Found this CBC worth the read so thought I'd share.
Best, Greg Richmond
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Christmas bird count volunteers needed Langley/Surrey
See more info here
Cheers?
?JOGO
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Nikon D3s Full frame, excellent for low light. 58,000 clicks. Three batteries $1000.?
Nikon D300s and batteries and motordrive grip. $350
John 604 533-7171
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Re: Ross's Gull near Seattle
Paul¡ thanks for the link to that spectacular photo sequence. Wow! What a shame! It reminds me of the Yellow-throated Warbler on Gabrolia Island that got nailed by a Cooper¡¯s Hawk. I wish these raptors would settle for more conventional fare and leave the exotic stuff alone! :D
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
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On Dec 2, 2019, at 5:24 PM, Paul Kendal <pkendal@...> wrote:
Here's a link to a photo collage of the eagle catching the poor gull
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typed on a phone, which should explain any weirdness beyond the usual
On Mon., Dec. 2, 2019, 8:21 a.m. James Pasola, <pasolaja@...> wrote:
It was posted on tweeters by someone who watched it happen. So I would say yes, it's true.
On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 2:39 AM Daniel Bastaja <danielbastaja@...> wrote:
Somebody on Twitter said the Seattle Ross¡¯s Gull was killed and eaten by a Bald Eagle. Yikes! Does anybody know if this is true?
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
On Dec 1, 2019, at 11:52 PM, pat.mary.taylor@... wrote:
<image.png>Adult Ross¡¯s Gull on platform N side Marsh.Island. West of Foster I. Reach from old parking lot of MOHAI.
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Re: Ross's Gull near Seattle
Here's a link to a photo collage of the eagle catching the poor gull? ---
Paul Kendal?
typed on a phone, which should explain any weirdness beyond the usual
On Mon., Dec. 2, 2019, 8:21 a.m. James Pasola, < pasolaja@...> wrote: It was posted on tweeters by someone who watched it happen. So I would say yes, it's true.
Somebody on Twitter said the Seattle Ross¡¯s Gull was killed and eaten by a Bald Eagle. Yikes! Does anybody know if this is true?
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
> On Dec 1, 2019, at 11:52 PM, pat.mary.taylor@... wrote:
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> <image.png>Adult Ross¡¯s Gull on platform N side Marsh.Island. West of Foster I. Reach from old parking lot of MOHAI.
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Re: Ross's Gull near Seattle
It was posted on tweeters by someone who watched it happen. So I would say yes, it's true.
Somebody on Twitter said the Seattle Ross¡¯s Gull was killed and eaten by a Bald Eagle. Yikes! Does anybody know if this is true?
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
> On Dec 1, 2019, at 11:52 PM, pat.mary.taylor@... wrote:
>
> <image.png>Adult Ross¡¯s Gull on platform N side Marsh.Island. West of Foster I. Reach from old parking lot of MOHAI.
>
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Re: Ross's Gull near Seattle
Somebody on Twitter said the Seattle Ross¡¯s Gull was killed and eaten by a Bald Eagle. Yikes! Does anybody know if this is true?
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
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On Dec 1, 2019, at 11:52 PM, pat.mary.taylor@... wrote:
<image.png>Adult Ross¡¯s Gull on platform N side Marsh.Island. West of Foster I. Reach from old parking lot of MOHAI.
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 Adult Ross¡¯s Gull on platform N side Marsh.Island. West of Foster I. Reach from old parking lot of MOHAI.?
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FREE "Audubon Bird Guide App"
Hi all vanbcbirds members,
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Christmas Bird Counts start in 2 weeks, so in keeping with that, its always nice to know about a helpful FREE birding app.?The free "AUDUBON BIRD GUIDE APP" is available at:??
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Volunteers are still needed for the?Vancouver Christmas Bird Count, on?Saturday, December 14th?and birders of all experience levels are welcome. To? find out more and sign up, please check out this Nature Vancouver website:?
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Colin Clasen
Coquitlam, BC
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Rare bird¡¯s detection highlights promise of ¡®environmental DNA¡¯
Hi everybody, I read an interesting piece in the "Nature Briefing" of Nov 19, 2019, and thought to share it here.?Nature Briefing contains short news and facts from the journal "Nature". This piece is about detection of endangered animal species, like the GOULDIAN FINCH.? "Researchers are increasingly using traces of genetic material in the wild to track endangered species." Web page: ?? Summary:
For the first time, researchers have??it left behind. Environmental DNA gathered from waterholes in northern Australia revealed that Gouldian finches (Erythrura gouldiae) had visited the site in the previous two days. (Rangers also confirmed the species¡¯ presence at the locations.) Compared with conventional methods that involve capturing or tracking, the technique is often safer for both animals and researchers, cheaper and, in some cases, more accurate and sensitive. But some scientists say environmental DNA is too easily tainted to be fully relied on.
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Reference:??
Farshad Pourmalek
Burnaby
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Recent sightings of the MANDARIN DUCK at Burnaby Lake or Deer Lake or?
Good morning everyone, ? Some birders coming from Kamloops this week, would like to see the MANDARIN DUCK that¡¯s been seen off and on over the past year at Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake. ? The last eBird report I can find of it was at Burnaby Lake on November 5th by Farshad Pourmalek. But since not everyone uses eBird, I¡¯m wondering if any non-eBird users might have seen it since then, and where? ? Thanks. ? Colin Clasen Coquitlam, B.C.
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You¡¯re welcome Elena. If you go to Pitt Polder or DeBoville Slough just remember to be bear aware. I¡¯ve run into black bears in Pitt Polder more than once. :)
D
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On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:50 AM, Elena Ballam via Groups.Io <elle.ballam@...> wrote:
Thank you both so much, Colin and Daniel.
I can¡¯t wait to get out and scope those spots out. I¡¯ll let you know how I fare.
Now let¡¯s hope for better weather...!
Cheers,
Elena
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 11:21 AM, Daniel Bastaja <danielbastaja@...> wrote:
Elena¡. Pitt Meadows is great for birding, especially the Pitt Polder region along Neaves Road (sometimes called Rennie Road or Rannie Road). At the north end of Neaves Road where it meets Pitt Lake is Grant Narrows Regional Park. Super spot for birds. There is water birds on the lake, marsh birds in the marsh on the other side of the dyke from the lake, and the nature trail for woodland birds. Over the years I have had a lot of cool stuff on that nature trail. Chestnut-sided Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Least Flycatcher, Northern Oriole and American Redstart used to be regular, Barred Owl, Pine Grosbeak in winter, etc.
Just before Neaves Road gets to the end, it has a jog to the right¡. a right turn and then after about a km a left turn. The bushes in this area have been good in the past for Gray Catbird and Eastern Kingbird, and the tall trees along the river after the left turn have had Least Flycatcher in the past.
The polder and farmland all along Neaves Road is good for raptors and open country birds. In the past I have seen Prairie Falcon and Golden Eagle along here. I had a Chipping Sparrow one time. Also Peregrine Falcon, Sandhill Cranes and Northern Shrikes can be found along here sometimes.
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
On Nov 16, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Colin Clasen <colinclasen@...> wrote:
Hi Elena,
One good birding location in northeast Coquitlam is DeBoville Slough: ,-122.7311878,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x90138129cb35ef13!8m2!3d49.2817299!4d-122.7240209
Here¡¯s it¡¯s listing in eBird:
And a location a few km south of there in Port Coquitlam, is Blakeburn Lagoons Park, which just opened in April 2018: ,-122.7394545,15.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xdfe96f09a4d46c!8m2!3d49.2645594!4d-122.7391848
Here¡¯s it¡¯s listing in eBird:
Colin Clasen
Coquitlam, BC
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elena Ballam via Groups.Io
Sent: November 15, 2019 11:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [vanbcbirds] Shrike article
Hi Colin and Daniel,
Thanks for the information on the Shrikes! Stealthy predators...wow! And great to know about the one at Colony Farm. I keep meaning to get out there, but the weather hasn¡¯t been cooperating with my free time!
I recently moved out to Port Moody and am looking for some new spots to, well, spot some birds. I¡¯ve done the shoreline along Rocky Point Park/Inlet Park, but am wondering if anyone had any suggestions for out this way? Poco, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows etc? Any tips would be greatly appreciated :)
Happy twitching!
Elena
On Friday, November 15, 2019, 8:54 AM, Colin Clasen <colinclasen@...> wrote:
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for sharing the interesting Shrike article (and tip about a subject
line).
There's been a Northern Shrike at Colony Farm for the past 3 weekends in a
row.
Each time I've seen it about 100 meters from Pumphouse Trail, both north of
the trail and south of the trail., always perched at the top of a bush.
Colin Clasen
Coquitlam, BC
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel
Bastaja
Sent: November-15-19 4:23 AM
To: Vanbirds
Subject: [vanbcbirds] Shrike article
I noticed on the new Vanbirds chat group that the message is rejected if
there is no subject line in the e-mail heading. So I guess we have to
include a subject line every time. Anyway, here is a great article about
shrikes on Audubon.org
e-prey
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
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Thank you both so much, Colin and Daniel. I can¡¯t wait to get out and scope those spots out. I¡¯ll let you know how I fare. Now let¡¯s hope for better weather...!
Cheers,
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 11:21 AM, Daniel Bastaja <danielbastaja@...> wrote: Elena¡. Pitt Meadows is great for birding, especially the Pitt Polder region along Neaves Road (sometimes called Rennie Road or Rannie Road). At the north end of Neaves Road where it meets Pitt Lake is Grant Narrows Regional Park. Super spot for birds. There is water birds on the lake, marsh birds in the marsh on the other side of the dyke from the lake, and the nature trail for woodland birds. Over the years I have had a lot of cool stuff on that nature trail. Chestnut-sided Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Least Flycatcher, Northern Oriole and American Redstart used to be regular, Barred Owl, Pine Grosbeak in winter, etc. Just before Neaves Road gets to the end, it has a jog to the right¡. a right turn and then after about a km a left turn. The bushes in this area have been good in the past for Gray Catbird and Eastern Kingbird, and the tall trees along the river after the left turn have had Least Flycatcher in the past. The polder and farmland all along Neaves Road is good for raptors and open country birds. In the past I have seen Prairie Falcon and Golden Eagle along here. I had a Chipping Sparrow one time. Also Peregrine Falcon, Sandhill Cranes and Northern Shrikes can be found along here sometimes. Daniel Bastaja danielbastaja@...> On Nov 16, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Colin Clasen < colinclasen@...> wrote: > > Hi Elena, > > One good birding location in northeast Coquitlam is DeBoville Slough: > Here¡¯s it¡¯s listing in eBird: > > And a location a few km south of there in Port Coquitlam, is Blakeburn Lagoons Park, which just opened in April 2018: > Here¡¯s it¡¯s listing in eBird: > > Colin Clasen > Coquitlam, BC > > > From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] On Behalf Of Elena Ballam via Groups.Io > Sent: November 15, 2019 11:03 PM > To: [email protected]> Subject: Re: [vanbcbirds] Shrike article > > Hi Colin and Daniel, > > Thanks for the information on the Shrikes! Stealthy predators...wow! And great to know about the one at Colony Farm. I keep meaning to get out there, but the weather hasn¡¯t been cooperating with my free time! > > I recently moved out to Port Moody and am looking for some new spots to, well, spot some birds. I¡¯ve done the shoreline along Rocky Point Park/Inlet Park, but am wondering if anyone had any suggestions for out this way? Poco, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows etc? Any tips would be greatly appreciated :) > > Happy twitching! > > Elena > > > > > On Friday, November 15, 2019, 8:54 AM, Colin Clasen < colinclasen@...> wrote: > > Hi Daniel, > Thanks for sharing the interesting Shrike article (and tip about a subject > line). > There's been a Northern Shrike at Colony Farm for the past 3 weekends in a > row. > Each time I've seen it about 100 meters from Pumphouse Trail, both north of > the trail and south of the trail., always perched at the top of a bush. > Colin Clasen > Coquitlam, BC > > XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel > Bastaja > Sent: November-15-19 4:23 AM > To: Vanbirds > Subject: [vanbcbirds] Shrike article > > I noticed on the new Vanbirds chat group that the message is rejected if > there is no subject line in the e-mail heading. So I guess we have to > include a subject line every time. Anyway, here is a great article about > shrikes on Audubon.org > > > e-prey > > > Daniel Bastaja > danielbastaja@...> > > > > >
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Elena¡. Pitt Meadows is great for birding, especially the Pitt Polder region along Neaves Road (sometimes called Rennie Road or Rannie Road). At the north end of Neaves Road where it meets Pitt Lake is Grant Narrows Regional Park. Super spot for birds. There is water birds on the lake, marsh birds in the marsh on the other side of the dyke from the lake, and the nature trail for woodland birds. Over the years I have had a lot of cool stuff on that nature trail. Chestnut-sided Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Least Flycatcher, Northern Oriole and American Redstart used to be regular, Barred Owl, Pine Grosbeak in winter, etc.
Just before Neaves Road gets to the end, it has a jog to the right¡. a right turn and then after about a km a left turn. The bushes in this area have been good in the past for Gray Catbird and Eastern Kingbird, and the tall trees along the river after the left turn have had Least Flycatcher in the past.
The polder and farmland all along Neaves Road is good for raptors and open country birds. In the past I have seen Prairie Falcon and Golden Eagle along here. I had a Chipping Sparrow one time. Also Peregrine Falcon, Sandhill Cranes and Northern Shrikes can be found along here sometimes.
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
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On Nov 16, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Colin Clasen <colinclasen@...> wrote:
Hi Elena,
One good birding location in northeast Coquitlam is DeBoville Slough: ,-122.7311878,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x90138129cb35ef13!8m2!3d49.2817299!4d-122.7240209
Here¡¯s it¡¯s listing in eBird:
And a location a few km south of there in Port Coquitlam, is Blakeburn Lagoons Park, which just opened in April 2018: ,-122.7394545,15.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xdfe96f09a4d46c!8m2!3d49.2645594!4d-122.7391848
Here¡¯s it¡¯s listing in eBird:
Colin Clasen
Coquitlam, BC
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elena Ballam via Groups.Io
Sent: November 15, 2019 11:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [vanbcbirds] Shrike article
Hi Colin and Daniel,
Thanks for the information on the Shrikes! Stealthy predators...wow! And great to know about the one at Colony Farm. I keep meaning to get out there, but the weather hasn¡¯t been cooperating with my free time!
I recently moved out to Port Moody and am looking for some new spots to, well, spot some birds. I¡¯ve done the shoreline along Rocky Point Park/Inlet Park, but am wondering if anyone had any suggestions for out this way? Poco, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows etc? Any tips would be greatly appreciated :)
Happy twitching!
Elena
On Friday, November 15, 2019, 8:54 AM, Colin Clasen <colinclasen@...> wrote:
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for sharing the interesting Shrike article (and tip about a subject
line).
There's been a Northern Shrike at Colony Farm for the past 3 weekends in a
row.
Each time I've seen it about 100 meters from Pumphouse Trail, both north of
the trail and south of the trail., always perched at the top of a bush.
Colin Clasen
Coquitlam, BC
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel
Bastaja
Sent: November-15-19 4:23 AM
To: Vanbirds
Subject: [vanbcbirds] Shrike article
I noticed on the new Vanbirds chat group that the message is rejected if
there is no subject line in the e-mail heading. So I guess we have to
include a subject line every time. Anyway, here is a great article about
shrikes on Audubon.org
e-prey
Daniel Bastaja
danielbastaja@...
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Derek Matthews
pat.mary.taylor
John Gordon