Birding in BC Community

169A9068-American Goldfinch by Patrick Covello, on Flickr

I saw this American Goldfinch at the mouth of the Mackay Creek in North Vancouver.

Hello Everyone, Here are some more birds.
I apologize if they are doubles.

Happy Birding


Whimbrel:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Olympic Gull:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Dunlin:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Black Oystercatcher:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Rock Pigeon/Feral Pigeon:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Savannah Sparrow:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]


Bald Eagle:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Yellow-Rumped Warbler:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Red-Winged Blackbird:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Fox Sparrow:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Surf Scoter:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Purple Finch:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

California Gull:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

Dark-Eyed Junco:
Adam Ross, on Flickr[/img]

I knew I'd get him - turns out it was sooner rather than later. It's not the greatest picture but it's all I've got for now.
Downy Woodpecker (Male) by Jewill on Flickr

I think this is a Greater Scaup (rounded head, wide bill) but I stand to be corrected. At Brydon Lagoon in Langley this afternoon.
Greater Scaup (Female) by Jewill on Flickr

Nice work everyone!

Here are a few more from this weekend:

American Bittern


Mountain Bluebird


American Crow

Nice contributions everyone!
Carrying on the both sexes theme here are some recents taken a few weeks back.


Williamson's Sapsucker (male)


Williamson's Sapsucker (female)

169A9592-Greater Yellowlegs by Patrick Covello, on Flickr

A Greater Yellowlegs seen at Blackie Spit, near White Rock

(Apologies if this species has already been submitted; I'm prepared to be corrected on the ID)

Nice going everyone. What is that crow eating...dog food?
I've got a couple more from Brydon Lagoon today. The wind was a little on the blustery side which didn't help with the selection of songbirds, but what can you do?

House Sparrow (Male) by Jewill on Flickr

House Sparrow (Female) by Jewill on Flickr

We have the Audubon's (by Adam) so here's the other sub-species.
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle - Male) by Jewill on Flickr

Brown-headed Cowbird (Male) by Jewill on Flickr

This one's from the back patio this afternoon...I posted the female a while back so here's the male to complete the set.
Bushtit (Male) by Jewill on Flickr

Great additions! Yeah I think the crow must have raided someone's pet dish somewhere.

And Ian has given me sapsucker envy... I need to make a trip to the Okanagan soon!

Here is one more from yesterday at Burnaby Lake, a Ruddy Duck (male):

While it's not the greatest shot, I hardly ever see a wild Turkey Vulture (this is only the 2nd time) so I'll take what I can get! This one was kind enough to do a quick fly-by over the boardwalk at Piper Spit on Burnaby Lake.

Turkey Vulture by Jewill on Flickr

jewill wrote: ↑Apr 15 6:29 pm While it's not the greatest shot, I hardly ever see a wild Turkey Vulture (this is only the 2nd time) so I'll take what I can get! This one was kind enough to do a quick fly-by over the boardwalk at Piper Spit on Burnaby Lake.

Ooh they’re back - good catch! Was Mr. Ruddy still there?

zwest wrote:Ooh they’re back - good catch! Was Mr. Ruddy still there?

Thanks Zac…I didn’t see the Ruddy although someone else reported him on eBird today; btw love your picture of him. I didn’t see Trevor the Mandarin Duck either so I hope he’s OK.

169A9814-Pine Siskin by Patrick Covello, on Flickr

A Pine Siskin seen near the West Vancouver Seawalk.

Helloo! Sorry I've been offline for a bit ... been really busy.
Great work, everyone! Those pictures are all awesome. I've been able to collect a few more photos to add to our year:
1) Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Male/Female ... I think). haha



2) Redhead (Male/Female) ... Definitely!


3) Ruby-crowned Kinglet! (one clear, one blurry). He's really showing his top-notch in the blurry photo!



4) Belted Kingfisher -- I know we had a blurry photo ... I'm trying to get the pair that live at Munson Pond, Kelowna. This guy was at Blair Pond Park in Glenmore (Kelowna Suburb). Many of these photos were there. Nice birding locale.


5) I couldn't pass up posting this Yellow-rumped Warbler. Sorry for the Duplicate.


6) Tree Swallow. I know we have one; here's the male / female combo.


7) Northern Pintail. I know you posted both Male/Female, Judy. Here they are in one photo!


Almost forgot!
Yellow-headed Blackbird ... Robert's Lake, Kelowna.

Keep up the great posts!
James

Ok! Here's a link to the updated list of birds. We have 112 so far, with 32 pair of male/female. Great work, but we are about 50 birds behind our pace last year. Haha. I feel a certain amount of responsibility -- I saw two birds today that I should have photographed and didn't! I'll try to catch us up a few more in the next couple of weeks.

Somehow, Ian, I left your Harrier off my earlier lists -- I don't know how I missed it! Those are beautiful photos.

Keep up the fantastic job, everyone!
James
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169A0325-Sandhill Crane by Patrick Covello, on Flickr


169A0518-Northern Shoveler by Patrick Covello, on Flickr

Both seen at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary today.

Pat