- Aug 15 12:44 pm
#67690
From August 3-7, I was on a fishing trip in Haida Gwaii with my mom. My mom went for the fish, I went for the birds. I saw 2 lifers and took 3600 photos. Out of the 54 species I saw, some highlights included a Red-throated Loon (in breeding plumage!), Buller's Shearwater, and many Ancient Murrelets. During the trip, I only saw 14 land birds.
When we were far offshore, I was surprised to suddenly see 5 Fulmars fly out of the morning fog! They circled around our boat before landing right next to it. They followed the boat for 2 hours, allowing for some amazing views. I threw some halibut bait in the water to feed them, causing intense fights.
Northern Fulmar - Haida Gwaii by VancouverBirder, on Flickr
When we were nearby a Kittiwake colony, I couldn't happen but notice Black Turnstones and a Surfbird foraging in the intertidal zone. Even though I was on a rocky boat in light rain, I still managed to get a few shots of it. It was so cute!
Surfbird by VancouverBirder, on Flickr
Rhinoceros Auklets were the most abundant bird there, hands down. I saw thousands everyday, in any body of salt water. Despite the lack of difficulty to find them, I found them to be quite skittish, and would always dive as soon as you saw them. A few were a little more tame, though.
Rhinoceros Auklet by VancouverBirder, on Flickr
While visiting the abandoned village of Kung, I wasn't allowed to take very many photos. But once we exited the village, I noticed 3 Semipalmated Plovers on the beach! I instantly lay on the ground and crawled up to them, allowing for some amazing views! These are the best photos I've taken of the species.
Semipalmated Plover by VancouverBirder, on Flickr
These are the only photos that I've uploaded so far. I still have 425 "good ones", that I have to narrow down. I'll definitely post some soon!
When we were far offshore, I was surprised to suddenly see 5 Fulmars fly out of the morning fog! They circled around our boat before landing right next to it. They followed the boat for 2 hours, allowing for some amazing views. I threw some halibut bait in the water to feed them, causing intense fights.
Northern Fulmar - Haida Gwaii by VancouverBirder, on FlickrWhen we were nearby a Kittiwake colony, I couldn't happen but notice Black Turnstones and a Surfbird foraging in the intertidal zone. Even though I was on a rocky boat in light rain, I still managed to get a few shots of it. It was so cute!
Surfbird by VancouverBirder, on FlickrRhinoceros Auklets were the most abundant bird there, hands down. I saw thousands everyday, in any body of salt water. Despite the lack of difficulty to find them, I found them to be quite skittish, and would always dive as soon as you saw them. A few were a little more tame, though.
Rhinoceros Auklet by VancouverBirder, on FlickrWhile visiting the abandoned village of Kung, I wasn't allowed to take very many photos. But once we exited the village, I noticed 3 Semipalmated Plovers on the beach! I instantly lay on the ground and crawled up to them, allowing for some amazing views! These are the best photos I've taken of the species.
Semipalmated Plover by VancouverBirder, on FlickrThese are the only photos that I've uploaded so far. I still have 425 "good ones", that I have to narrow down. I'll definitely post some soon!
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