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1d ago
GMcD: You have been a "machine" this year...really pumping out alot of contributions to our list with some great captures ..read more
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1d ago
I'll beg the forum's forgiveness for these distant soft photos, but I spotted a trio of Bonaparte's Gulls wayyy out on the beach as the tide was going out, but figured I could get an ID shot or two and at least get the Bonaparte's Gull on this years' list.
Bonaparte's Gulls by GMcD2008, on Flickr
Bonaparte's Gulls by GMcD2008, on Flickr ..read more
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1d ago
Getting to Iona Beach when the tide is right and the sun is nice and low yielded a surprise for me this morning - what is that large shorebird out all alone.... Ooooh. A Marbled Godwit, normally pretty shy, but I was able to stay about 40 meters away and get some decent shots.
Marbled Godwit by GMcD2008, on Flickr
Marbled Godwit by GMcD2008, on Flickr ..read more
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1d ago
We must have crossed paths. I was at Iona Park between 7AM and 10:30 AM and saw both Yellow Headed Blackbirds right at the parking lot by the washroom building, plus I heard another one calling out in the marsh, so we might have a few of these showing up this year.
Yellow Headed Blackbird by GMcD2008, on Flickr ..read more
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1d ago
I made my annual trek out to Iona today in search of these guys. Although they (2) took their time in showing up they did eventually and offered up some really good photo ops.
Yellow-headed Blackbird by Jewill on Flickr ..read more
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3d ago
Goodness, but it was thrilling capturing this image. It was in the Crescent Beach neighborhood just outside of Blackie Spit, as identified in the RBA.
Oriental Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) by Randy, on Flickr ..read more
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4d ago
I don't think we have a Whimbrel yet and although this is not a very good picture (backlit, out of focus, and the birds were way in the distance) the last time I got one was in 2015. If anyone gets a better one by all means post it.
Whimbrel by Jewill on Flickr ..read more
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6d ago
And indeed one Osprey did show up along the river front, and was being harassed by a mob of Crows that seemed to have some concerns about his presence.
Osprey by GMcD2008, on Flickr ..read more
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6d ago
I also found a small group of Least Sandpipers foraging along the North Arm Fraser River shoreline, a nice distraction while waiting for the Osprey to show up.
Least Sandpipers by GMcD2008, on Flickr ..read more
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6d ago
Caspian Terns are back at Iona Beach, squawking away, and foraging along the tide line.
Caspian Terns by GMcD2008, on Flickr ..read more