Birding in BC Community

Female Common Mergansers at Hecate Park, Cowichan Bay. The males and females seem to be separate.

Common Raven. We came upon about 30 ravens performing their courtship flights by the road at Jack Point near Nanaimo. One of the most amazing bird related sights I have seen.

Red-Necked Grebes at Deep Bay.
The first grebe regurgitates a fish that seemed to be stuck, then re-swallows it.

Ring-Necked Ducks at Butterbubs Marsh.
The light was right to see the fabled ring on the neck. They don't do a little jump and half summersault like some ducks. I think this is the reason they spread the tail, which should then turn them to point downwards, as they swim.

Barrow's Goldeneye at Elliot Beach, near Ladysmith.

Purple Finch near Elliot Beach, Ladysmith. I think these are male alder flowers.

Videos are getting better and better. Looking good Bill! I have a lot of catching up to do.

Thanks Kevin. I got a new camera, which I am slowly getting used to.
I have noticed that several videos from jasonbirdman have not been registered in the spreadsheet. I could fill these in if you want.

Yes, go ahead and add Jason's birds. I appreciate the help!
Thanks, Kevin

Fox Sparrow at Buttertubs Marsh, Nanaimo.
Not much action but nice posing.

Surf Scoters at Blue Heron Beach. This is the closest I have got to the Surf Scoters so far.

Greater Yellowlegs at Nanaimo River Estuary. One of my favourite birds. This is the first time I have heard one calling.

White-throated Sparrow


Four white-throated sparrow have over-wintered at Beckwith park and a couple of them are new singing their breeding song. Lovely sparrow to observe.

Very cute White-Crowned Sparrow, Kevin.
Here are some Cedar Waxwings at Buttertubs. The hawthorn berries seem to never run out.

I've been a little behind on my posting, Kevin! haha. Here are 10 videos for your viewing pleasure ...
James
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Townsend's Solitaire.


Northern Pintail.


Say's Phoebe.


Red-breasted Nuthatch.


Northern Harrier.


Bald Eagle.


Red Crossbill.


American Three-toed Woodpecker (with Cellphone ... Sorry!)
[youtube]https://youtube.com/shorts/Rob3OYNeaMU[/youtube]

Wild Turkey (Cellphone too ... why don't I always carry my camera?) haha
[youtube]https://youtube.com/shorts/kQ4H1gTsK4U[/youtube]

Tree Swallows.


This should catch me up so far!
James