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About dncb

DNS: Delta Naturalists are a group of nature lovers whose aim is to foster interest in the natural history of the Fraser delta by sharing and enjoying nature and promoting environmental awareness and conservation. DNCB: Delta Nats Casual Birders is a group of Casual Birders who go Birding at different locations each week, usually within the Lower Mainland or in nearby Washington State.

DNCB Report No. 2019-43 to Jericho Beach Park

Posted on October 15, 2019

Twenty-four DNCBers wandered around Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver on an overcast, but dry Tuesday morning.  We had a few neat sightings, lots of post-Thanksgiving chats, and a delightful lunch.  Check out the photo evidence on our DNCB Flickr site. … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Harbour Seal, Jericho Beach, Pelagic Cormorant, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

DNCB Outing No. 2019-42 to Brunswick Point

Posted on October 8, 2019

Nineteen DNCBers braved the windy and cool elements on what turned out to be a very pleasant and productive Tuesday morning outing along the dike trail at Brunswick Point.  We saw lots of migrant waterfowl and shorebirds, and other good … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, American Kestrel, Bald Eagle, Black-bellied Plover, Brown Booby, Brunswick Point, Dunlin, Least Sandpiper, Northern Harrier, Pectoral Sandpiper, Peregrine Falcon, Sanderling, Western Meadowlark, Western Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

DNCB Outing No. 2019-41 to White Rock Pier & Blackie Spit Park

Posted on October 2, 2019

Thirty-two DNCBers joined part or all of our Tuesday morning outing to the White Rock pier then Blackie Spit Park in South Surrey.  We saw lots of neat stuff, including rarities, and you can see the incredible photo evidence on … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, Black Turnstone, Blackie Spit, California Gull, Caspian Tern, Cedar Waxwing, Harbour Seal, Long-billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit, Mew Gull, Orange-crowned Warbler, Pelagic Cormorant, Purple Finch, Red-necked Grebe, Western Gull, White Rock Pier, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

DNCB Outing No. 2019-40 to Pt. Roberts, USA

Posted on September 25, 2019

Twenty-five DNCBers enjoyed a beautiful Wednesday morning of birding at several locations in Pt. Roberts, USA.  We saw lots of species, several neat and entertaining, at Lighthouse Marine Park, the Marina and Sea Bright Homes complex; check out the massive … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, American Kestrel, Black Oystercatcher, Black Scoter, Black Turnstone, Brandt's Cormorant, Caspian Tern, Cedar Waxwing, Harbour Porpoise, Harlequin Duck, Marbled Murrelet, Pacific Loon, Parasitic Jaeger, Pelagic Cormorant, Pigeon Guillemot, Point Roberts, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-necked Grebe, River Otter, Western Grebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

DNCB Outing 2019-39 to Iona Regional Park

Posted on September 18, 2019

THREE Reports this week!!  From Anne Murray, Roger Meyer & Tom Bearss, just back from his golfing trip to Newfoundland. From Tom:  Thirty (Wow!) DNCBers enjoyed another beautiful Wednesday morning of birding in Iona Regional Park.  We saw lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, Caspian Tern, Hermit Thrush, Hooded Merganser, Iona, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Long-billed Dowitcher, Merlin, Orange-crowned Warbler, Pectoral Sandpiper, Peregrine Falcon, River Otter, Western Sandpiper, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment

DNCB Birds on the Bay Outing No. 2019-38 in Boundary Bay Regional Park

Posted on September 11, 2019

With Tom still whooping it up in Newfoundland, and Roger and Terry off gallivanting somewhere, I was designated to lead today’s quarterly Birds on the Bay walk in Boundary Bay Regional Park, meeting at 9.00 am.  We had a great … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, American Pipit, Birds-on-the-Bay, Boundary Bay, Caspian Tern, Cedar Waxwing, Great Horned Owl, Merlin, Purple Finch, Red-tailed Hawk | Leave a comment

DNCB Outing 2019-37 to Mt. Baker, WA

Posted on September 4, 2019

Twelve DNCBers enjoyed a spectacular outing to Mt Baker in Washington. Besides the scenery and flowers, highlights were an American Dipper, 25 American Pipits, 2 Red-breasted Sapsuckers and a Mountain Goat with one horn (a unicorn?).  We did not see … Continue reading →

Posted in *DNCB, American Dipper, American Pipit, Artist Point, Canada Jay, Cedar Waxwing, Chain Lakes Trail, Gray Jay, Mountain Goat, Mt. Baker, Picture Lake, Pika, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Yellow-rumped Warbler | Leave a comment