Ted, you could come to the Brant Festival, held in Parksville (2 hours from
Victoria) every year in April. By coincidence, it's held April 12-14 this
year with the Big Day on the 13th. We usually get over 100 species and some
good rarities. There is a net site you can get more info or sign up on.

http://qb.island.net/~bfest/bigday.htm

Hope you have fun.

Dannie Carsen
Victoria
Dannie Carsen
Financial Analyst
Municipal Financial Services
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Phone 604-356-0415 Fax 604-356-1873