The Backyard's Weekly Bird Walk locations are found in the Backyard Bird Report at the very end of the most recent report. Any cancellations will be posted by 8am the day of the walk.

Thursday 15 March 2018

BCRarebirdalert

Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands



To report rare birds or sightings of interest in this area and to submit pictures, please email Jeremy Gatten at jarofme@hotmail.com

KING EIDER (1, male)
Location: Eaglecrest area of Qualicum Beach; originally found off Bluffs Dr, but last seen off Whitmee Rd
Date: March 12 (N. Robins and J. Purves) to 15 (multiple observers)

YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER (1, female)
Location: Filbert Park, Comox; large tree by staff parking lot in front of lodge in the park
Date: January 26 (N. St. Hilaire) to March 10 (multiple observers)
A very confiding bird that has been well-studied in the field (Photo: Mark Wynja)
Mountain Bluebird (1, female)
Location: Martindale Flats, Central Saanich; fence lines in large field by 6021 Hunt Rd
Date: December 16 (I. Cruickshank and L. Singh) to February March 3 (multiple observers)
Female Mountain Bluebird in Central Saanich (Photo: Liam Singh)


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