Monthly Archives: February 2023

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 →

Posted in *DNCB, Black Oystercatcher, Black Turnstone, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Dunlin, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Great Horned Owl, Hooded Merganser, Horned Grebe, Northern Harrier, Pied-billed Grebe, Reifel, Ring-necked Duck, Trumpeter Swan, Tsawwassen Ferry Causeway, Wood Duck | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in *DNCB, Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Bewick's Wren, Cackling Goose, Cedar Waxwing, Coyote, Eurasian Wigeon, Great Horned Owl, King's Links, Northern Shrike, Red-tailed Hawk, Ring-necked Duck, Serpentine Fen, Short-billed Gull | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in *DNCB, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Ring-necked Duck, Serpentine Fen, Townsend's Vole | Leave a comment

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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DNCB Outing No. 2023-06B to Iona Beach Regional Park, February 8, 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023 by DNS

Fourteen birders met at Iona Regional Park on a gorgeous sunny morning – Lorraine, Lidia, Lorna, Jacquie, Lee, Louise, Nick, Marion, Jonathan, Brian, Pat, John, Glen and Terry. Margaretha joined us at toward the end to make 15. The Tuesday … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, Iona, Marsh Wren, Northern Shrike, Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, Sora, Virginia Rail | Leave a comment

DNCB Outing No. 2023-05B to Blaine, February 1, 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023 by DNS

Eight birders met in Blaine on Wednesday morning after the Tuesday outing 2023-05A had been cancelled by snow – Lorna, Pat, Jacquie, Mike, Dottie, Lindly, Lee and Terry. The rain had stopped after washing away most of the snow. At … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, Black Oystercatcher, Black Turnstone, Blaine Marine Park, Canvasback, Drayton Harbor, Harlequin Duck, Killdeer, Long-tailed Duck, Pelagic Cormorant, Pied-billed Grebe, Sanderling, Semiahmoo Spit | Leave a comment