Subject: RBA Vancouver, BC - November, 11/99
Date: Nov 11 21:39:37 1999
From: Larry Cowan - LarryCowan at compuserve.com


RBA Vancouver, BC - November, 11/99

This is the Vancouver, B.C. Bird Alert for Thursday, November 11, 9:45 PM
update.

Featured birds are RED-NECKED STINT and out of town, WHOOPER SWAN.

Species Noted:
Black-crowned Night Heron
WHOOPER SWAN
Brant
Northern Goshawk
Rough-legged Hawk
EURASIAN KESTREL
Gyrfalcon
EURASIAN DOTTEREL
Long-billed Curlew
Western Sandpiper
RED-NECKED STINT
Dunlin
CURLEW SANDPIPER
Jaeger species
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow

Sightings for Thursday, November 11

The RED-NECKED STINT was observed in the NE pond at Iona for most of the
day. Apart from the ponds the bird can be found on a rising or falling
tide at the base of the Jetty or along its north side. It usually is in
the company of WESTERN SANDPIPERS and DUNLIN. Two late CLIFF SWALLOWS were
seen over the Sea Island / Iona Causeway.

The 3 WHOOPER SWANS, 2 juveniles and an adult, were again seen at the south
end of Mamit Lake. The birds are in the company of approx 80 to 90 other
swans. They have not been seen on any other lake than Mamit, so with
patience they should be found. Mamit Lake is located along Highway 97C
between Merritt and Logan Lake.

Wednesday, November 10

The RED-NECKED STINT was observed with DUNLIN and 10 WESTERN SANDPIPERS
from the Iona Jetty.

The WHOOPER SWANS were seen at the south end of Mamit Lake.

Tuesday, November 9

The RED-NECKED STINT was relocated at Iona. Also from the end of the Jetty
a Jaeger of undetermined species was seen. Two late BARN SWALLOWS were
observed near the Horse Farm on Sea Island.

An immature NORTHERN GOSHAWK was reported from the Reifel Refuge. Also
reported from Reifel were 2 NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWLS, and 3 BLACK-CROWNED
NIGHT HERONS. Birders are reminded that November is Snow Goose Festival
time at the Refuge. The Refuge is in need of volunteers to help man the
scopes and to help in other chores. If you can spare time over the
remaining weekends this month call the office or contact John Ireland at
the Refuge. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Monday, November 8

The 3 WHOOPER SWANS, were reported from Mamit Lake.

Sunday, November 6

The RED-NECKED STINT was relocated in Iona Bay about a 1/4 the way out the
Jetty. It was with a mixed flock of WESTERN SANDPIPERS and DUNLIN.

Three WHOOPER SWANS, were discovered with a flock of Swans at the south end
of Mamit Lake. This is a known staging area for migrating swans.

The EURASIAN KESTREL was reported from it's Chuckanut Drive location in
Washington State just north of the village of Bow.

The LONG-BILLED CURLEW was seen at Blackie Spit.

From Beach Grove in Tsawwassen came the sighting of 100+ BRANT.

A gray phase GYRFALCON was sighted in South Abbotsford near the
intersection of Wellslink & Power House Rds.

Saturday, November 7

A CURLEW SANDPIPER was sighted at Victoria's Clover Point.

Friday, November 5

The EURASIAN KESTREL was reported from Washington State.

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