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[Russell Cannings ] 14 Nov Re: [BCVIBIRDS] New Province-wide Bird alert / tracker [Randy Findlay ] 14 Nov New Province-wide Bird alert / tracker [Russell Cannings ] 14 Nov Blog updated after Haida Gwaii trip and rarity bonanza! [Russell Cannings ] 23 Oct Fwd: [bcintbird] Re: Burrowing Owl Reintroduction Programme Threatened. [Len Jellicoe ] 23 Oct YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO in Creston-- got it! [Russell Cannings ] 11 Oct Tropical Kingbird Images [Randy Findlay ] 9 Oct Bird article in Vancouver Sun [Tammy Proctor ] 05 Oct NEW BC BIG YEAR RECORD! [Russell Cannings ] 30 Sep Clarification on Great Shearwater status in BC [Russell Cannings ] 30 Sep FORK-TAILED SWIFT in the Yukon! [Russell Cannings ] 16 Sep Another blog update! [Russell Cannings ] 7 Sep Weird subject lines from David Robinson [David Robinson ] 06 Sep Finally the BLOG is updated! 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FINDLAY PHOTOGRAPHY ) [Randy Findlay ] 20 Jan Out of town, ( except for Interior ) birding loop [Thor Manson ] 27 Dec break in the weather birding [Tammy Proctor ] 24 Dec American Goldfinch [Tammy Proctor ] 21 Dec Price of seed versus snow [Tammy Proctor ] 16 Dec bird listing services [Thor Manson ] 11 Dec Our Cooper's Hawk [Tammy Proctor ] 11 Dec Cooper's Hawk [Tammy Proctor ] 4 Dec N. Hawk Owl Abbotsford-error [Thor Manson ] 3 Dec N. Hawk Owl- Abbotsford. Yes. [Thor Manson ] 3 Dec N. Hawk Owl; Abbotsford; no. [Thor Manson ] 2 Dec N. Hawk Owl; Abbotsford. [Thor Manson ] 29 Nov Northern Shrike [Tammy Proctor ] 24 Nov hunting Cooper's Hawk [Tammy Proctor ] 22 Nov gull mobility [Thor Manson ] 21 Nov Black-tailed Gull [Thor Manson ] 19 Nov Black-tailed Gull pictures on BCVANBIRDS [Len Jellicoe ] 16 Nov American Goldfinch [Tammy Proctor ] 30 Oct Re: [BCVIBIRDS] I need your help [Len Jellicoe ] Subject: new journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 07:27:12 -0800 Hi My latest journal is ready. Featured birds are the GCR Finches (of course) and a cooperative Northern Harrier. Also of interest is a sinking Pied-billed Grebe. If you click on the forward button fast, it will put it in motion. Hope you enjoy them. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/Subject: Bird pix From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:36:17 -0800 Hi I have a journal ready of a few pictures that I took last week at the following link; http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 Featured is a dark phase Red-tail. The Merlin was at Boundary Bay and the rest of the birds in the Fraser Valley. There was some discussion whether the Merlin was light enough to be the Prairie subspecies or Pacific. I personally think somewhere in between?? See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/Subject: Fraser Valley journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:40:16 -0800 Hi I have a new journal for Feb 5-Feb 11 ready for viewing. Featured birds are Annas Hummingbird and midair battle between 2 eagles. The sun was present for most of the week which offered more photo ops. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:40:16 -0800 Hi I have a new journal for Feb 5-Feb 11 ready for viewing. Featured birds are Annas Hummingbird and midair battle between 2 eagles. The sun was present for most of the week which offered more photo ops. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:40:16 -0800 Hi I have a new journal for Feb 5-Feb 11 ready for viewing. Featured birds are Annas Hummingbird and midair battle between 2 eagles. The sun was present for most of the week which offered more photo ops. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:40:16 -0800 Hi I have a new journal for Feb 5-Feb 11 ready for viewing. Featured birds are Annas Hummingbird and midair battle between 2 eagles. The sun was present for most of the week which offered more photo ops. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC CanadaSubject: Fraser Valley Journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:13:57 -0800 I have some pictures ready, taken during the last week. Featured bird is the Western Scrub Jay. This is a bird that we don't see here very often but there have been 4 reported in the lower mainland lately. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley Journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:13:57 -0800 I have some pictures ready, taken during the last week. Featured bird is the Western Scrub Jay. This is a bird that we don't see here very often but there have been 4 reported in the lower mainland lately. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley Journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:13:57 -0800 I have some pictures ready, taken during the last week. Featured bird is the Western Scrub Jay. This is a bird that we don't see here very often but there have been 4 reported in the lower mainland lately. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley Journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:13:57 -0800 I have some pictures ready, taken during the last week. Featured bird is the Western Scrub Jay. This is a bird that we don't see here very often but there have been 4 reported in the lower mainland lately. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 -- See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC CanadaSubject: Fraser Valley bird update From: leonard jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:47:24 -0800 The last week has produced a few birds worthy of a picture north of the US border. Bohemian Waxwings and Harris's Sparrow are rare or uncommon birds in the Fraser Valley. I also found a Red-tailed Hawk with long-billed syndrome. To see pictures of these and a few other birds click on the link. Please feel free to comment on the gull. I am never positive with these id's. Thanks to everyone who checked out last weeks journal. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 Here's hoping we get some sun. See you in the field, Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweetersSubject: Fraser Valley bird sightings journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:32:14 -0800 The last week has produced a few birds worthy of a picture north of the US border. Bohemian Waxwings and Harris's Sparrows are rare or uncommon here in the Fraser Valley. I also found a Red-tailed hawk with long-billed syndrome. To see pictures of these and a few other birds click on the link. Please feel free to comment on the gull. I am never positive with these id's. Thanks to everyone who checked out last weeks journal. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fraser Valley bird sightings journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:32:14 -0800 The last week has produced a few birds worthy of a picture north of the US border. Bohemian Waxwings and Harris's Sparrows are rare or uncommon here in the Fraser Valley. I also found a Red-tailed hawk with long-billed syndrome. To see pictures of these and a few other birds click on the link. Please feel free to comment on the gull. I am never positive with these id's. Thanks to everyone who checked out last weeks journal. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC CanadaSubject: Fraser Valley bird sightings journal From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes3 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:32:14 -0800 The last week has produced a few birds worthy of a picture north of the US border. Bohemian Waxwings and Harris's Sparrows are rare or uncommon here in the Fraser Valley. I also found a Red-tailed hawk with long-billed syndrome. To see pictures of these and a few other birds click on the link. Please feel free to comment on the gull. I am never positive with these id's. Thanks to everyone who checked out last weeks journal. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: BC Bird Alert Update From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:47:52 -0800 Hi all, The ALERT welcomed Sigal Blay and Jeremy Kimm into the fold this week. Sigal will be coordinating the Vancouver and Fraser Valley zones while Jeremy will be handing Vancouver Island. Their efforts are very much appreciated. Therefore, please send your bird documentation their way when appropriate. [http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/] It's been an interesting winter for birds all across the province. Even after the disappearance of November's mega-birds (e.g. Little Blue Heron, Northern Parula, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler), more eye-poppers continued to be discovered into the new year. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was certainly a pleasant surprise on Westham Island in Decemeber, and the nearby NORTHERN HAWK-OWL continues to please crowds (although the landowner might have other thoughts on the matter!). Another eye-brow raiser has been the long-staying COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD which continues to grace some private residences in the Dunbar neighborhood of Vancouver. Christmas Counts turned up several goodies as usual, the highlights being a KITTLITZ'S MURRELET on the Sechelt count, an ACORN WOODPECKER on the Abbotsford count (continuing), and a PALM WARBLER was re-discovered on the Nelson CBC. In terms of bird-trends, the southern interior was NOT invaded by redpolls as many had hoped. It appears they stayed in the high-mountain passes of the central and northern portions of the province. Pine Siskins and Red Crossbills have been noticeably absent as well from most of southern BC, while Varied Thrushes were noted in record numbers throughout the Kootenays and high numbers on the coast as well. Hermit Thrushes were also found in good numbers on the coast in December, and 1 was even found on the Penticton, CBC. Once again, it has been a poor year for Snowy Owls in BC with only a handful being reported--the only ones that stayed around for a bit were in Prince George and Kamloops (possibly still present). For all the details and highlights for the different regions: http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/ A full list of winter highlights (For each regional zone) will be issued in early March. Take care and enjoy the rest of the winter! It's sunny here in Penticton, time to head outside! Russ Cannings Penticton, BC 250-488-3200 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: a week of birds in the lower mainland From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 08:43:44 -0800 I just started my own website and was wondering if any of you might be interested in what we are seeing in the lower mainland in the past week. The pictures aren't the greatest but I think some may be of interest. If I get any positive feedback I may continue these periodic journals. Featured bird is the Acorn Woodpecker. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/Subject: a week of birds in the lower mainland From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 08:43:44 -0800 I just started my own website and was wondering if any of you might be interested in what we are seeing in the lower mainland in the past week. The pictures aren't the greatest but I think some may be of interest. If I get any positive feedback I may continue these periodic journals. Featured bird is the Acorn Woodpecker. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/Subject: a week of birds in the lower mainland From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 08:43:44 -0800 I just started my own website and was wondering if any of you might be interested in what we are seeing in the lower mainland in the past week. The pictures aren't the greatest but I think some may be of interest. If I get any positive feedback I may continue these periodic journals. Featured bird is the Acorn Woodpecker. http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/f944800113 See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada http://lenjellicoe.zenfolio.com/Subject: Final Big Year Blog Update From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:56:36 -0800 Hi Everyone, If you haven't noticed it's 2011! My big year is done, and the rest of my life has begun. I have updated the blog with a few posts breaking down the year and so on... Check it out: http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Thanks again to everyone for following along! Russ Cannings Penticton, BC p.s. With all the goodies popping up on the coast, perhaps this would be a good year to take a crack at the record! Hmm? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: BC Bird Alert UPDATE From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:16:35 -0800 Hello BC bird enthusiasts! Please check out the BC bird blog at: http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/ for all the latest bird sightings from around the province. Also be sure to get a TWITTER account so that you can receive instant "tweets" whenever a rare bird is reported anywhere in the province. This kind of communication is the way of the future people! Bird of note in this week's update: *Late report of an adult male BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER (mid Nov-Sandspit, QCI) -Yellow-breasted Chat and Northern Hawk-Owl wowing crowds in Ladner, BC -Western Scrub-Jays continuing to pop up around Vancouver -Gyrfalcons all over the Lower Mainland and even a few in the Okanagan -The first SNOWY OWL of the Fall has turned up near Prince George, hopefully more are coming! Take care! Russell Cannings Penticton, BC http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: BC Bird Alert updated and now on TWITTER! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:42:35 -0800 Hi all,
I have updated the BC Bird Alert for the week, and you can now follow it on
Twitter ("BCBirdAlert") for quicker alerts... "tweeting about birds," how
appropriate.
http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/
Feature birds include: Little Blue Heron (last seen Nov 20), Northern Parula
(Nov 21), and Lesser Black-backed Gull (Nov 21).
Hope everyone is enjoying the kick-start of winter! Rosyfinches galore! Let's
hope for something else funky like a Ross's Gull! (there's one in Colorado
after all)
Cheers,
Russ Cannings
http://www.bcbigyear.blogspot.com/
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Subject: Re: [BCVIBIRDS] New Province-wide Bird alert / trackerFrom: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:20:46 -0800 Great idea Russell! Looks like it's set up really well...good on
ya' ! Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C.
On 14-Nov-10, at 2:58 PM, Russell Cannings wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> For those interested, I have started up a "BC Bird Alert" with the
> intention of creating 1 site where birders can visit to check-up on
> the rare birds and interesting bird-related trends happening all
> over the province. I hope that both visitors and residents will
> find it useful or at least "educational." Obviously I will be
> relying on others to provide information and photographs to keep
> the site running. If you would like to suggest topics or send
> media, please do so by contacting me directly by email
> (russellcannings AT shaw.ca).
>
> As you will see, there is a bit of information up there already;
> for those who are mentioned or who have records on the site and
> would rather keep them off, please let me know.
>
> http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/
>
> Ideally I would like to give full credit to those locating each
> bird etc. so please contact me if you can fill in the gaps or can
> provide more information on a given headline.
>
> It's in its infancy of course, so feel free to send me feedback on
> how I can make it better. Also, please take the time to explore
> the site and read the disclaimer before sending your comments.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Russell Cannings
> Penticton, BC
> http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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Subject: New Province-wide Bird alert / trackerFrom: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:58:14 -0800 Hi all, For those interested, I have started up a "BC Bird Alert" with the intention of creating 1 site where birders can visit to check-up on the rare birds and interesting bird-related trends happening all over the province. I hope that both visitors and residents will find it useful or at least "educational." Obviously I will be relying on others to provide information and photographs to keep the site running. If you would like to suggest topics or send media, please do so by contacting me directly by email (russellcannings AT shaw.ca). As you will see, there is a bit of information up there already; for those who are mentioned or who have records on the site and would rather keep them off, please let me know. http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/ Ideally I would like to give full credit to those locating each bird etc. so please contact me if you can fill in the gaps or can provide more information on a given headline. It's in its infancy of course, so feel free to send me feedback on how I can make it better. Also, please take the time to explore the site and read the disclaimer before sending your comments. Cheers, Russell Cannings Penticton, BC http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Blog updated after Haida Gwaii trip and rarity bonanza! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:43:15 -0800 Hi all, Sorry for the wait. I just got back from a week or so on Haida Gwaii to find that southern BC is filled with rarities! Check out the blog to see how I (and we) made out! Big THANK YOU to Jess Findlay, Jukka Jantunen, and Cameron Eckert for the great company and also for contributing some great photos for the blog effort. http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Also coming soon, Jess's "documentary" on our crazy trip north and south... Russ Cannings Penticton, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Fwd: [bcintbird] Re: Burrowing Owl Reintroduction Programme Threatened. From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:37:32 -0700 Begin forwarded message: > From: Rick HowieSubject: YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO in Creston-- got it! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:02:26 -0700 I sent this out yesterday but as usual, yahoo seems to have lost it somewhere. Anyways, just nailed another great bird... this time in Creston! http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ All the best, Russ C p.s. Hoping the Wood Sand is still lurking around somewhere close! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Tropical Kingbird Images From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:38:00 -0700 I've added a few images from yesterday evening of the Tropical Kingbird at Brunswick Point...although taken just before dark and some backlit. You may like to check them out, if you were too busy filling your face with turkey and stuffing, to get out there. A couple shots from Reifel yesterday too. Open Image Galleries at the top of my homepage, and select the last gallery. Happy Thanksgiving, Randy Findlay, Burnaby http://randysfindlay.zenfolio.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Bird article in Vancouver Sun From: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 13:10:46 -0700 (PDT) There was an interesting article in the Vancouver Sun this morning comparing the Passenger Pigeon with the Band-Tailed Pigeon. Tammy Ashcroft [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: NEW BC BIG YEAR RECORD! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:34:25 -0700 Well I finally did it--- Thanks to a Tropical Kingbird and a couple Sharp-tailed Sandpipers at Reifel! Turns out 364 was the official total to beat so now at 366 I'm sitting pretty. Can't stop now! Check out the story at: http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Russell Cannings South Surrey, BC p.s. Details from a recent trip to Tofino coming soon as well. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Clarification on Great Shearwater status in BC From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:08:21 -0700 Hi all, Rick Toochin just sent me the documentation on the first report of this species in BC (from June 2000 off Cape Beale). The write-up is solid and is corroberated by 3 skilled birders who were doing seabird surveys at the time. So I guess this makes the Tofino bird(s) the "second" record (*if the photos are accepted). Here's hoping for a third! Russ Cannings Vancouver, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: FORK-TAILED SWIFT in the Yukon! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:33:57 -0700 Hi all, I just heard from Jukka Jantunen that he watched a FORK-TAILED SWIFT (first for Canada and mainland North America) for 3 minutes today at the Teslin Bird Observatory in southern Yukon Territory. Time to start looking out for some more wacky birds blowing in from the storms in Alaska! Russell Cannings Vancouver, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Another blog update! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:08:03 -0700 Hi all, After another epic week of birding, here are a few stories and pics... only 1 away now from tying! http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Featured birds include: Great Egret Buff-breasted Sandpiper White-tailed Ptarmigan Laysan Albatross Forster's Tern (yes, finally!) Regards, Russell Cannings Penticton, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Weird subject lines from David Robinson From: David Robinson <robinsond52 AT yahoo.ca> Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:25:49 -0700 (PDT) It looks like my account has been hijacked, please ignore spams supposedly from me. Sorry for the inconvenience. David Robinson Comox [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Finally the BLOG is updated! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:39:25 -0700 Sorry for the long delay folks, but things have been crazy of late. Included in this recent blog update: >9-day coastguard cruise around Triangle Island and the Hecate Strait >3 days on Haida Gwaii >Tofino pelagic >rarity binge Bar-tailed and Hudsonian Godwits, ORCHARD ORIOLE http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Feel free to pass on the link to other groups etc. Time for another ptarmigan hike... maybe this time Needle Peak near Hope. Anyone interested in coming along? Give me a call at 250-488-3200. The more eyes the better. Will probably attempt it Tue-Wed-Thu depending on which day has the best weather. All the best, Russell Cannings Penticton, BC Count update: 359 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: tripod head advice From: H Douglas Cooper <hdcooper AT interchange.ubc.ca> Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:27:41 -0700 I have recently purchased a DSLR and telephoto lens (100-400mm zoom) and am eager to improve my bird photo. I tried the camera and lens out last night using my current tripod head but realized I need something that will move in more than just two planes. I was hoping for some advice as to the best tripod head to get. I was thinking of a pistol-grip type with a ball head such as a Manfrotto 327RC2. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Doug Cooper VancouverSubject: Common Nighthawks From: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:06:29 -0700 (PDT) Tonight I had the most awesome experience in birding. It was around 8 pm and we were watching tv and all of a sudden a Common Nighthawk flew within 2 feet of our patio door. This went on for a few minutes and I then went to the back corner of the house and just stood there watching. I was there for at least 10 minutes and about 4 or 5 Common Nighthawks flew through the yard catching bugs. They were going in between our house and our neighbour's no more than 2 or 3 feet above my head. I was mesmerized, then one flew about 2 feet straight at my face. I just couldn't believe it. I didn't want to move. At the last moment it realized I was there and "backpedalled" and flew off. It was one of the most entertaining nights I have had in a long time. I could have stayed there longer, but the clouds looked dark and stormy. We have had lots of Common Nighthawks flying around so I wasn't surprised that they decided to try at a lower elevation. My husband really enjoyed the experience and the fact that I got so excited. I recently introduced him to the world of birding and he is enjoying it a lot. I'm still excited and just may go out and have another look. This is what birding is all about. The little unexpected things. Tammy Ashcroft [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Black Bond Books From: Roy Priest <rop AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:52:08 -0700 I was at Black Bond Books today and picked up a copy of The Birder's Guide to British Columbia by Keith Taylor for $2.00. Looks like a good book to me but I'm wondering how outdated it is. I would really like to get photos of Bobolinks and it mentions Road 22. Is that still true? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Re: Blog updated after epic northern trip! From: Jack Bowling <jbinpg AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:18:27 -0700 Russell - In answer to your query on your blog about why there are no Bay-breasted Warblers and Philadelphia Vireos singing around NE BC this year, here are some possible answers: 1) Sweet spot for warblers singing in NE BC is June 8-June 22 in a normal year. This was not a normal spring in the NE. In fact, May 2010 was one of the sunniest/driest on record at FN, just the opposite of southern BC (which often happens, BTW). So it is possible that the prime singing window shifted forward on the calendar this year. 2) We had a Philly Vireo carrying food in Beatton Park in FSJ on June 30th so they are around. They were singing that day as well. 3) Normal "switch off" time for male songbirds in the NE is around July 7th. Again, it could have been a bit earlier this year. To sum up, yes, it sounds like you were a bit late this year. Since both the "spruce" warblers are known to be cyclical, perhaps you also hit a valley in their temporal distribution. Jack Bowling PG \\On Sat, 2010-07-10 at 23:32 -0700, Russell Cannings wrote: > Hi all, > > > I have just returned from a long 6000+ road trip to the Haines > Triangle and back. Ian Cruickshank of Victoria and Christopher Coxson > of Prince George joined me for the voyage which carried us to the > northern most corners of the province and through much of southern > Yukon. Although there was a lot of frustrating weather, we managed to > find a lot of great birds as well as other things! It was one of those > trips that happen once or twice in a lifetime and we managed to enjoy > the hell out of it! > > > If you have time between going to the beach and sipping iced tea, > check out the full story at: > > > bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ > > > > > Take care, > > > Russell Cannings > Currently taking a break from it all in the South OkanaganSubject: Blog updated after epic northern trip! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:32:36 -0700 Hi all, I have just returned from a long 6000+ road trip to the Haines Triangle and back. Ian Cruickshank of Victoria and Christopher Coxson of Prince George joined me for the voyage which carried us to the northern most corners of the province and through much of southern Yukon. Although there was a lot of frustrating weather, we managed to find a lot of great birds as well as other things! It was one of those trips that happen once or twice in a lifetime and we managed to enjoy the hell out of it! If you have time between going to the beach and sipping iced tea, check out the full story at: bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Take care, Russell Cannings Currently taking a break from it all in the South Okanagan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Does anyone want to go for a road trip? From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:49:40 -0700 Hi all, As some of you may know I've been planning a trip up north to the Haines Triangle via the Peace River area to chase down some nice birds for the Big Year. Unfortunately my friend who was going to come along can't make it so I thought I would put out an invitation to anyone who wants to come along. Chris Coxson from Prince George will be joining me for the Peace stretch so if we take my vehicle I can probably only take 1 extra person. If someone has a reliable 4x4 vehicle and more room that would be a great bonus and perhaps we could bring along another passenger. My car is great on gas but doesn't have very good clearance for those ptarmigan roads! So what would we be doing? The plan is to leave the south on the 29th of June (this coming Tuesday) and head straight up to the Chetwynd area. We will bird the Peace River area for a couple days then head north to Pink Mountain where we'll look for Rock Ptarmigan. From there we'll continue up to Fort Nelson and spend a day around there. Heading west along the Alaska Highway we'll start to run into a few Yukon-like birds like Gray-cheeked Thrush and Timberline Sparrow. Passing through Whitehorse we'll drop down into the Haines Triangle and try for Smith's Longspur, Arctic Tern, Hudsonian Godwit, all 3 ptarmigan, etc. etc. In addition to a lot of great birds, we should also see some great scenery and an abundance of large mammals (E.g. Grizzley, wood bison, stone sheep etc) among other things. *You don't need to consider yourself an expert birder to come along! I'm just hoping to find someone who doesn't mind long-drives, camping, good birds, and sharing gas expenses. We'll return back to the south around the 13th of July (so roughly 2 weeks out and about). If you haven't been up to the Peace before and are hoping to see some birds that I've already encountered this year, I won't mind taking a few side-trips to run down some good birds that you haven't seen. *This offer is first-come first serve of course, but if someone has a good vehicle with more space obviously we can add a passenger! Let me know ASAP if you would like to come along and can make it for the allotted time. You can contact me either by email or by my cell: 250-488-3200. For those interested, here are the principle bird targets of the trip: -White-tailed/Willow/Rock Ptarmigans -Hudsonian Godwit -Arctic Tern -Ruby-throated Hummingbird -Eastern Winter Wren -Philadelphia Vireo -Gray-cheeked Thrush -Cape May Warbler -Bay-breasted Warbler -Brewer's (Timberline) Sparrow -Smith's Longspur Also we may try for some recent rarities that have been seen up there including BROWN THRASHER, BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER, and CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER. Take care, Russ Cannings Revelstoke, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Rockies and Okanagan birding (blog update) From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:20:34 -0700 Hi all, I've been spending the last little while in along the Bush River north of Golden. It's been a very scenic and birdy spot to work and I've even managed to squeeze some atlassing in between work time. I had a day off so I'm back in the Okanagan getting some summer clothes and gearing up for another stint out there. Yesterday I tried for thrashers, the mocker, and the BT sparrow with no luck but I did see a singing male GRASSHOPPER SPARROW along the first stretch of the Nighthawk Road west of Osoyoos. Highlights from the mountains include YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER and LECONTE'S SPARROWS. Read all about it on the blog: http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Just a few more weeks and then I'll have money again! Woweee, then it's time for a long drive up north! Regards, Russ Cannings Briefly in Penticton, BC Count update: 320 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Blog updated with Peace River trip + bicycle big day From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:15:37 -0700 Hi all, Finally I've been able to stay in one place for long enough to hammer out more on the blog. I'm currently doing some fieldwork in rainy but always fun Revelstoke. In terms of birds, we're still getting some migrant action including White-crowned Sparrows and American Pipits who are probably just waiting for the snow to leave the nearby alpine. There have been some rare birds around too: the MARBLED GODWIT first found by the BCFO fieldtrip is still at Airport Marsh, and on May 30th a Black-and-White Warbler was seen and photographed in Cartier Bay (south of the airport). Birds I've seen personally include a couple BLACK TERNS and a singing MAGNOLIA WARBLER (my first spring record here although they must breed somewhere nearby), but really I'm just enjoying watching the hundreds of VAUX'S SWIFTS and this year there are several pairs of SHORT-EARED OWLS working the valley-bottom. I've updated the blog with my exciting and crazy trip to the Peace River area in the NE with Sam Brett and Gabe David. In a few days I'll post some more photos and stories from May but I think there's enough to look at right now. Time to relax! http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Thanks to everyone for their tremendous support over the year thus far. It really has been a pleasure to make new friends and see so many new places all over this gigantic slab of geography. Once I regroup and make some coin, I hope to head out again and continue to learn more about our birds and the places they inhabit. Have a great summer! Russ Cannings Revelstoke, BC http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/Subject: New BC Big Day Record: 197! From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 18:36:16 -0700 Hi all, Yesterday Chris Charlesworth, Avery Bartels, Ilya Povalyaev, and myself set a new 24-hour record for BC, snatching 197 species in 1 day. The full story is on my blog: http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Considering the poor weather we experienced on the coast, 200+ is definitely possible in the future! Cheers, Russ Cannings Penticton, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Possible Red-naped Sapsucker at Cumberland From: David Robinson <robinsond52 AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 13:59:21 -0700 (PDT) The Comox Valley Naturalists Birders Group had a field trip to Cumberland Marsh this morning, the highlight of which was what appeared to be a female Red-naped Sapsucker. The bird had red on top of the head and on the throat, with a small white spot under the chin (barely visible in the last photo). The nape appears in the photos to be white. It was investigating old cavity holes in a couple of snags out in the swamp. All members got scope views of the bird, and Bill Stewart took several digi-photos (see Photos section, Cumberland Marsh folder). Could this be a hybrid, or a not quite mature bird?? Red-naped or Yellow-bellied? Any advice would be appreciated. Dave Robinson Comox [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Blog updated again From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 22:29:48 -0700 Hi all, Once again I've been up for too long.. time for bed! Anyways, the blog has been sorta updated-- outlining the great pipit twitch and other adventures. Today I had a great day of Okanagan birding with a Miami visitor and added McG's Warbler, Laz Bunting, Bullock's Oriole, and Flammulated Owl... more details on today later but I need to drive to Sooke and look for albatrosses first... ahhh! If it aint tirin' than it aint fun. http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Russ Cannings Penticton, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Trip to Port Renfrew BLOG update From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 13:46:43 -0700 Hi all, After some wild days on the coast I'm back here in the Okanagan trying to figure out what to do next. Check out my blog update at: http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ Highlights from the last trip include large flocks of Greater White-fronted Geese migrating across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and a pair of Wandering Tattlers at Botanical Beach near Port Renfrew. Species Count now: 247! All the best, Russell Cannings Penticton, BC p.s. If anyone is interested in taking part in a pelagic on May 16th out of Sooke, please email me ASAP as there is only 1 seat left. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Blog Updated (sorta) From: Russell Cannings <russellcannings AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:47:16 -0700 Hi all, I just returned from a 12 day trip to Texas. I've posted the summary and a few pics on my blog. With some new Okanagan birds today like American White-Pelican, Hammond's Flycatcher, House Wren, Nashville Warbler, Vesper Sparrow, and Brewer's Sparrow I'm now up to 216 for the year. I haven't yet updated the official list yet but I will do that soon. If only Texas was in BC...... Good birding, Russ Cannings Penticton, BC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Meet Spectacled Flowerpecker, the world's newest bird species - NatGeo News Watch From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:50:13 -0700 ...an interesting link, thanks for the heads up Jeremy. Regards, Randy Findlay, Burnaby http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/2010/01/ spectacled-flowerpecker-bird-species-discovered.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: YouTube - Peter & Peeps -- Rescued Baby Hummingbird Fed in Hand by Mother From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:04:51 -0700 Some pretty interesting Hummingbird video...neat story, and I think worth watching thru'...Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby. (other various links on right side) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7xBLvMIBZU [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: YouTube - Hummingbird Building a Nest.mp4 ...Victoria, B.C. From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 21:59:51 -0700 Hi All, Here' s an interesting link to a well made video sequence of an Anna's Hummingbird nest building ...ten days build time, but the video is a tad shorter...; >) Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aupSOndl7W0 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Live Owl Nest Box Cam From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:14:52 -0700 Hi All, Not sure if this has been posted yet or not, but it's a pretty interesting nest cam of a Barn Owl, in San Marcos, California. One egg I believe left to hatch...pretty clear view and some interesting Barn Owl behaviour...enjoy. If there is some commentary going on, and you get an echo, just mute the small window below the main screen. Or if you want no commentary at all, ; >) , just mute them both. Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C. http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: YouTube - NATURE | Behind the Scenes of "Hummingbirds" | PBS From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:51:53 -0700 Hi All, Here's an interesting link to filming Hummingbirds...thought some may find it interesting...Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjnc1kHMDDo [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Texas agency sued over Canadian whooping crane deaths From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:06:34 -0800 ...a very interesting article that first appeared on BCVIBIRDS, and was used with permission of the original poster... Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C. http://www.timescolonist.com/travel/Texas+agency+sued+over+Canadian +whooping+crane+deaths/2325467/story.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Canada Goose Hybrid From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:04:57 -0700 Hi All, This Canada Goose hybrid, link below, was located in a pond across from Coal harbour yesterday, while we were down there to check out the McCown's Longspur. The photo before it shows a full view , and the one after a Cackling Goose that was in the same pond. Anyone have any ideas as to the hybridization it would likely be, and also which specific race of Cackling Goose? It looks like, by the lack of postings, that the McCown's Longspur and Lark Bunting may have moved on. Cheers, and Happy Thanksgiving, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C. http://randysfindlay.zenfolio.com/p817243942/h117074b8#h1e6a067f [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: McCown's Longspur etc. From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:07:50 -0700 Hi All, Really enjoyed checking out the McCown's Longspur , with my wife and one son, along the Stanley Park Seawall this morning, along with a good no. of other local birders. Amazing how tolerant it was with the many walkers, tourists, rollerbladers and others in the area. We left at about 1:30 and at this point the bird had flown across Coal Harbour to the little pond and park on the south side along Georgia Street. Seed had been scattered along the area where the bird has been hanging out, so bets are that it will return. I have posted a link below to one of my photo's of the bird. Yesterday at Reifel Refuge in Ladner was one Great Horned Owl east of the tower, about 10,000 Lesser Snow Geese and one blue phase (many Lessers just arriving from pretty high up), a Wandering Tattler which I didn't see but was told about , and hundreds of Mallards and Pintail in the slough along the entrance road. Wonderful to see 20 Sandhill Cranes together in the West Marsh area...my high for the sanctuary, and good no's of other shorebirds. Funny how they drop in to the 5 lingerers while migrating southwards. Good no's of Snow Geese along the Richmond West Dyke foreshore north of Steveston as well. Nice to see and chat with many of the local birders along the seawall today. Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C. http://randysfindlay.zenfolio.com/p755197053/h7462648#h7462648 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Hudsonian Godwit and Western Sandpiper From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:51:15 -0700 Hi All, I've included a link to a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit I took today at Reifel Sanctuary, in Ladner, B.C. The next photo in the same album shows the Western Sandpiper located nearby with some form of ailment on it's leg. If anyone knows what this may be, please reply to this post. Regards, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C. http://randysfindlay.zenfolio.com/p940426699/h3924a9e3#h200d0eff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Maple Ridge BC Scrub-Jay: More Images. From: Roger <r_craik AT shaw.ca> Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:54:07 -0700 This bird continues to be frustratingly unpredictable.. I watched it for 25' this evening. Sometimes it doesn't appear and others if you blink you miss it. I have viewed it most often between 600 PM and 800 PM. 100% crops http://www.flickr.com/photos/rog45/3786926085/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rog45/3786923641/ I would still appreciate any input on the plumage phase. My first sightng was on June 20 but I think the bird was here earlier. I haven't been able to catch it at eye level with my camera but the field marks are generally more visible when viewing from level or above. Roger Craik Maple Ridge BC _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweetersSubject: Northern Goshawk ( RANDY S. FINDLAY PHOTOGRAPHY ) From: Randy Findlay <hawkowl AT shaw.ca> Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:51:18 -0800 Hi All, I had the good fortune of observing the adult Northern Goshawk this morning at the Jericho Park ponds in Vancouver. I arrived at about 8:00am , the adult Goshawk arrived shortly after and made a run at the waterfowl flock in the east pond. A miss landed it in the water for a short stay, but before long a hapless American Widgeon drake flew off to the West alone, and it was to be it's last flight. I've loaded a few photo's to my website's Raptors album, ( some a little graphic ) . I'll include also a direct link to the first of the Northern Goshawk photo's. Good to be out in the sunshine and see some other birder / photographers there today as well. The juvenile Gos made an appearance later in the morning but was unsuccessful in it's hunting while I was there. Apparently there have been some scraps between the two birds lately. Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C. http://randysfindlay.zenfolio.com/ http://randysfindlay.zenfolio.com/p650032643/hd33d1f0#hd33d1f0 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: Out of town, ( except for Interior ) birding loop From: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:18:38 -0800 Hi all: Today, Brian Stech from Vancouver, and I took advantage of the great sunny weather, and dry roads, and did a road trip into the near Interior. We actually visited Manning Park, including the Gibsons Pass Ski Resort road, Princeton, Merritt, and highway 5A up to Kamloops. We finally ran into the omnipresent fog that has been around through many parts of B.C., south of Kamloops. Highlights of the trip were a Northern Hawk Owk by Courtenay Lake on highway 97C, between Merritt, and the turnoff for Princeton on highway 5A; the leucistic Red tailed Hawk that has been periodically reported on highway 5 in Merritt between the turnoff for Kelowna, and the one for highway 5A to Kamloops; a Rough-legged Hawk on highway 5A near Merritt; 3 flocks of Bohemian Waxwings, a Townsend's Solitaire, and two Sharp-tailed Grouse on highway 5A to Kamloops; two Northern Shrikes at either end of Stump Lake, and a Great Horned Owl in the gathering darkness near Merritt, also on highway 5A. The roads are presently in great shape on these routes, and, except for the area near Kamloops, there is, ( was ), no fog. For a more detailed report, with pictures, birders can check the Fraser Valley Website Discussion Forum at http://www.bcbirding.proboards3.com. Look under Out of Town Birding Reports. Cheers, Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: break in the weather birding From: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:46:58 -0800 (PST) Took a nice walk in balmy (-3C) weather in Ashcroft. There were 4 Chukars, 1
Northern Shrike, 1 Robin, 2 Magpies and a Northern Flicker that looked like its
bill was crossed.
Today there were more house sparrows in the backyard than any other bird. The
type of birds seem to change day to day. A couple of days ago there were at
least 20 American Goldfinch. Tomorrow may be the Juncos turn.
Nice to get out and enjoy the nice weather.
Tammy
Ashcroft
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Subject: American GoldfinchFrom: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:29:51 -0800 (PST) I had approximately 20 American Goldfinch in my backyard. Yesterday there were
about 12 having feeding disputes with the Juncos, House Sparrows and House
Finch. Stocked up on more feed. Never can tell when the snow is going to come
back.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Tammy Harrison
Ashcroft
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Subject: Price of seed versus snowFrom: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:30:57 -0800 (PST) I noticed at our local grocery store the price of bird seed went up as the snow
fell down. How scroogie is that? I'll just have to make do with what I have
until I can get to the store.
Tammy
Ashcroft
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Subject: bird listing servicesFrom: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:08:28 -0800 Hi birders: As we approach the end of the calendar year, and reflect on birds that we have seen in the various areas in which we travel, I thought it would be timely to initiate a discussion on the way(s) we record these observations- i.e.; our lists. It seems there are an increasing number of services available that we can post our lists to, both, in print, and on-line. I have done a little bit of research on the topic as the result of a discussion that I initiated on the Discussion Forum of the Fraser Valley Birding listserve. From what I have been able to find out, B.C. birders use a variety of these listing services. Popular choices include the Lister's Corner of the BCFO Journal, e-bird, the ABA Birding Journal, Surfbirds, and Neily's Canadian Listing Corner. The print versions- BCFO, ABA Journal, and Neily's all seem to involve an annual fee, ranging from $6.00 for Neily's to $55.00 for the ABA. Outside of Neily's, this fee includes annual membership in the organization which has other privileges. I can't seem to find out what the status is of the BCFO Journal's Listers' Corner, arguably, the service that more B.C. birders post their lists to. As far as I know, birders' lists were not published for 2007, and I have not seen a reporting form, yet, for 2008. At least two electronic listing services- e-bird, and a new one called bubo allow birders to create their lists electronically, bird by bird, and then tally, and, subsequently, publish the lists by region, and time. Another electronic service- Surfbirds, allows you to highlight various bird sightings next to your totals; this is the electronic service I like the most. Having said that, I find it interesting that a number of B.C. birders choose not to publish their lists anywhere. Obviously, this is their perogative. I just find it interesting that I see many experienced, very accomplished birders, out and about, on various twitches, and, yet, don't see their lists published. To me, the two activities are so compatible. I guess this, seeming contradiction, is the main reason I am initiating this post/inquiry. I list a number of websites. that should direct birders to a variety of listing services, for informational purposes. I think a few of them may have advertising attached to them, so, hopefully, it is still okay to post their websites as a service to birders. Cheers, Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C. 1) British Columbia Field Ornithologists- www.bcfo.ca 2) Neily's Canadian Listing Corner- www.neilyworld.ca 3) American Birding Assocaiation- www.americanbirding.org 4) Surfbirds- www.surfbirds.com/rankings.html 5) Bubo- http://www.bubo.org/listing/ 6) E-bird- www.ebird.org 7) Birdpost- www.birdpost.com 8) Birding Central- www.birdingcentral.comSubject: Our Cooper's Hawk From: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:54:02 -0800 (PST) It's been over 2 hours and our Cooper's Hawk is still sitting in our cherry
tree. The little birds got tired of waiting for it to leave so they "flocked
off". I guess our hawk had a full tummy. I must feed the birds pretty good.
Tammy
Ashcroft
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Subject: Cooper's HawkFrom: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:29:14 -0800 (PST) Our Cooper's Hawk came back this morning for breakfast. He sat in the peach
tree and ate a small bird. There are lots of Juncos so I am assuming it was one
of them. After he finished he flew into our cherry tree and there were about 12
Juncos in our neighbour's bush watching him. He was facing them so it was like
a stand-off at the OK Ashcroft. So he is now resting and they probably know
he's too full to eat them. It was strange watching the hawk eating the leg.
So that makes three strikes in our backyard. But this time we saw him eat the
whole thing.
Tammy
Ashcroft
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Subject: N. Hawk Owl Abbotsford-errorFrom: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:20:28 -0800 Hi birders: Yesterday, I reported that, despite trying, but not personally, seeing the N. Hawk Owl yesterday, and, that was originally seen, and photographed in Abbotsford on November 26th, that it had been seen by other birders on Tuesday, December 2nd. This had been reported to me by a third party. I have just learned that this report to me was erroneous, although not intentional. I apologize for misleading birders yesterday, and hope no one tried for the bird today, based on this report. Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: N. Hawk Owl- Abbotsford. Yes. From: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:06:16 -0800 Hi all: I have just been informed; ( 4:00 p.m. ) that the Hawk Owl was seen yesterday. Keep checking out Fraser Valley Birding, Discussion Forum, for further details if you are interested in chasing this bird. Cheers. Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: N. Hawk Owl; Abbotsford; no. From: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:49:11 -0800 Hi all: Checked out the Northern Hawk Owl site in Abbotsford today, as reported in the Discussion Forum of Fraser Valley Birding. Looked between noon and 1:00 p.m. with no luck. There was a couple there the previous hour, and they also did not relocate the bird. Good, if restricted, habitat for a Hawk Owl. Stan's directions are good in the Fraser Valley Site, and there is no problem parking by the side of the road. Good luck to anyone else who tries. Cheers. Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: N. Hawk Owl; Abbotsford. From: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:09:12 -0800 Hi birders: A Fraser Valley birder found a Northern Hawk Owl up a hill opposite Ledgeview Golf Course in Abbotsford on November 26th. She posted this information on the Discussion Forum of the Fraser Valley Birding website, ( Rare Bird Alert ), today. There is a picture of the bird, and directions to the site where the bird was seen as described above. As the posting is new, I don't think anyone has had a chance, yet, to relocate the bird. Cheers, Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: Northern Shrike From: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:38:16 -0800 (PST) I had a Northern Shrike in our backyard this morning hunting all the birds at
our feeder. It got quite excited. It first was out in the farmer's field up in
a tree then flew into our cherry tree. I was watching from the window and it
took one look at me and headed over to the peach tree scaring all the birds and
then chased them all out of the yard. We've had about 4 inches of snow
yesterday, so there is a lot of sunflower seeds spilled from the feeder. So I
think the hunting will be good for both the Cooper's Hawk and the Shrike.
Bon appetite!
Tammy
Ashcroft, BC
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Subject: hunting Cooper's HawkFrom: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:48 -0800 (PST) It's been an interesting couple of days in our backyard. The Cooper's Hawk has
come back and is stalking/hunting the birds coming to the feeder. At one point
the hawk came within about 10 feet of the house and perched on the post that I
put the hummingbird feeder on. I expect he should have some fine dining in the
next few days. There are lots of House Sparrow and Juncos around. He seems to
enjoy sitting on the fence and just watch some of the birds that think they are
in the protection of some shrubbery. Little do they know.
Tammy
Ashcroft
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Subject: gull mobilityFrom: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:02:50 -0800 Rick/Guy: Slight correction on my and Cat's sighting of the Black-tailed Gull in Parksville. We saw it on the morning of Nov 20 ( Thursday ). As I didn't get back to Hope until midnight, my yahoo posts were probably dated the 21st. Reminds me of last year, looking for the Lesser Black backed Gull in the Okanagan, when it was reported from Vernon and Kelowna on the same day. Don Cecile, and Russell Cannings would probably remember that one. Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: Black-tailed Gull From: Thor Manson <thormanson AT telus.net> Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:18:28 -0800 Hi all: Following up on Cat's report, I saw the Black-tailed Gull this morning from the club house area of the Surf Side RV Resort . The club house is very close to the beach in about the middle of the resort. The bird was with other gulls on an exposed gravel bar directly in front of the resort. The bar is covered at high tide. The resort is private property, and access should be gained by requesting a pass from the office. The gull left the gravel bar with the incoming tide, and was seen flying back towards the Shelley/Plummer Road area where Cat saw it from. Unfortunately, further searching of the area by a number of birders did not produce the gull. As the tide receded, four of us reentered the resort area, but we did not see the bird again. We left around 4:15 p.m. The area around the community park was also searched extensively. Hopefully, the bird is still in the area for those who plan to look. Sorry for the late report, but I just back to Hope; ( midnight ). Thor Thor Manson Hope, B.C.Subject: Black-tailed Gull pictures on BCVANBIRDS From: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:14:26 -0800 Hi With Jukka's permission I have uploaded 3 of his excellent pictures to Lens file. See you in the field Len Jellicoe Abbotsford, BC Canada [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: American Goldfinch From: Tammy Proctor <birdsonly4me AT yahoo.ca> Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:51:53 -0800 (PST) Had an American Goldfinch at the feeder the other day. Nice to see something
stick out amongst the Juncos, House Sparrows and House Finch. There is also a
Song Sparrow that has no tail. Nice entertainment on the deck. So far no sign
of the Cooper's Hawk. I guess he decided to dine somewhere else.
Tammy
Ashcroft
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Subject: Re: [BCVIBIRDS] I need your helpFrom: Len Jellicoe <jellicoes AT shaw.ca> Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:56:11 -0700 Here is the link; Sorry.. http://caribouandyou.ca/files/poll/ Len On 30-Oct-08, at 5:27 PM, Len Jellicoe wrote: > > > > > > Hi everyone > > Please indulge me for a minute while I explain this email. I have > > entered a contest with one of my pictures and I need your vote to > > win. I would appreciate it if you would click on the link below > > and vote for me. It looks like I may be tied for third so your > > votes may put me over the top > > Thanks so much > See you in the field > Len Jellicoe > Abbotsford > > > > > > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > > >> From: CPAWS |