This is the Vancouver Bird Alert for Thursday, January 25th. Evening
Update.

Rare bird alert for a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL.

Sightings for Thursday, January 25

A 3rd winter LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL was found around 10:00 this morning in
a field on Churchill St. just north of the Boundary Bay Airport. Churchill
runs between 72nd & 80th in Delta. The bird was in the field closest to
80th St. This is a first record for the Vancouver Area.

The NORTHERN PYGMY-OWL was seen by many at the Maplewood CA. It is
frequenting the west trail in the stretch north of the pond.

2 NORTHERN GOSHAWKS were reported today, 1 at Reifel and the other from 6905
Bradner Rd. in Abbotsford.

A WESTERN MEADOWLARK was seen on the Iona North Jetty.

A female SNOWY OWL was in the salt marsh near the old runway at the
Vancouver Airport. This is an out of bounds area but serves as a heads up
for the Richmond Dike areas.

2 CRESTED MYNAS were seen at Wylie & 1st in Vancouver.

Wednesday, January 24

The homeowners report that the adult male HOODED ORIOLE is still a frequent
visitor to there back yard at 7620 No. 3 RD at Jones. Further details on
this location are at the end of the sightings.

The adult BLACK-HEADED GULL continued to be seen in the fields along 36th
west of 72nd in Delta. The female AMERICAN KESTREL is found on Deltaport
Way in Delta seen today near 53rd & Deltaport Way.

The AMERICAN DIPPER that has been frequenting Beaver Creek in Stanley Park
was seen about 1/3 the way up the creek from the Inlet.

Tuesday, January 23

The 2 NORTHERN GOSHAWKS were reported from Reifel.

A GYRFALCON was seen in a line of trees near 31st & 34th in Delta. The
AMERICAN KESTREL was seen on Deltaport Way.

2 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS were seen at Iona along the fence separating the
outer and inner ponds.

2 male RING-NECKED DUCKS were observed on the pond at Maplewood.

Birders happening to be in Whistler should be aware there has been a
GREY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH seen near the Horseman Hut near the top of the ski
area.

The male HOODED ORIOLE location at 7620 No. 3 Road is a large yellow house
on the corner of No. 3 Rd. & Jones. The homeowners are allowing birders on
to the property via the gate on Jones. Due to the nervous nature of the
bird it is suggested that viewing from Jones may be advisable. The feeders
are easily viewed from the roadway on Jones. An additional feeder which has
been added near the rear of the property is easiest viewed though the
carport. If on the property the best location for viewing and not
disturbing the bird is from the small bench on the bricked area as you enter
from Jones. Remember while on the property please respect the privilege
granted to you by the homeowners.

Thank you for calling the Vancouver Bird Alert & good birding.

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