Yearly Archives: 2023

DNCB Outing No. 2023-11B to DeBoville Slough, March 15, 2023

Posted on March 15, 2023 by DNS

It was a small group today – Warren and Lynne, Colin and Stephanie, Richard, Lidia and Glen – which I am sure accounts for the small number of birds we saw. You can see the eBird list in the link … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-11A to DeBoville Slough & Blakeburn Lagoons, March 14, 2023

Posted on March 14, 2023 by DNS

Seven birders met at DeBoville Slough in Coquitlam – Roger, Terry, Bob, Jacquie, Dottie, Mike and Lorna. Once again the predicted showers did not materialise, and we had a very pleasant walk along the slough, past blueberry fields to the … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-10B to Burnaby Lake, March 8, 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by DNS

Those of us from south of the Fraser were reminded again why we’re glad not to be commuting in to the city every day! But these 11 were all glad to be at Burnaby Lake today – David and Noreen, … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-10A to Burnaby Lake, March 7, 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by DNS

Twelve birders met at Burnaby Lake – Jacquie, Margaret, Bob, Dottie, Deems, Grant, Lorna, Lidia, Herb, Terry, Mike and Roger. Although we passed through showers on the drive, there was no rain in the park. In fact the sun came … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-09B to Centennial Beach, March 1, 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023 by DNS

Fifteen birders met at Centennial Beach on a very chilly morning – Roger, Jonathan, Mike, Herb, David, Warren, Colin, Lorraine, Noreen, Lynne, Stephanie, Margaretha, Lindly, Anne and Terry. The outing had been changed from Burnaby Lake because of Tuesday’s snowfall. … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-08B to Tsawwassen Ferry Causeway & Reifel, February 22, 2023

Posted on February 22, 2023 by DNS

Six hearty souls started at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal lookout at 08:00 (David, Noreen, Jonathan, Lorraine, Anne and Glen) where it was f-f-f-freezing and the tide was high. Anne’s cold fingers fed our sightings in to eBird for a total … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-08A to Tsawwassen Ferry Causeway & Reifel, February 21, 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023 by DNS

Five birders met at the Tsawwassen Ferry Causeway on a cold, sunny morning that was forecast to be rainy – Herb, Roger, Mike, Lorna and Terry. The tide was high and the water was rough. On the north spit were … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-07B to Serpentine Fen, February 15, 2023

Posted on February 15, 2023 by DNS

With high-level clouds above the eastern horizon catching fire with the rising sun, it was hard not to feel like a bear emerging from hibernation after a long, gloomy winter. 14 Birders met in the King George parking lot at … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-07A to Serpentine Fen, February 14, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by DNS

Nine birders met at Serpentine Fen on a glorious sunny morning – Terry, Anne A., John, Lorna, Dottie, Grant, Ken, Mike and Bob. Ken said that there is usually a Kingfisher at the bridge by the parking lot. A female … Continue reading →

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DNCB Outing No. 2023-06C to Iona Beach Regional Park, February 11, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by DNS

Thea led a group of 18 on a Saturday outing to Iona Beach Regional Park where they saw 33 species including Red-throated Loons. Photos on flickr. Thea’s eBird checklist.

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