The Backyard's Weekly Bird Walks are starting up again on Sunday, March 1st out of Nanaimo, and Tuesday, March 10th out of Parksville.

The Tuesday March 10th walk will be going to Rathtrevor Provincial Park. To keep updated on walk locations, check regularly or JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

Friday, 8 March 2013

Just a few new bird reports from this week:

CITRINE WAGTAIL - The Citrine Wagtail was behind the alder strip in the cornfield 200m down wagtail avenue Thur March 7th 5.10pm and then flew into trees for 5 minutes then headed to Comox.

VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOW - was seen Wednesday March 6 at Buttertubs Marsh. This is the first report of the year for Nanaimo.

RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRD - was reported visiting a feeder at Sealand and Sunset road in north Nanaimo.

The herring spawn is underway and it has been very activie in the Qualicum Beach and Parksville area. Hammond Bay is a spot to watch for the herring spawn along with all the birds that are attracked by it.

Good birding!!

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