This is the Vancouver Natural History Society's Bird Alert for Wednesday,
September 11, evening update, sponsored in part by the Wild Birds Unlimited
stores in Vancouver and North Vancouver.

The rare bird alert continues for the Green-tailed Towhee. Other featured
birds include:Black and White Warbler, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper and American
Golden Plover.

Sightings for Wednesday, September 11:

The GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE was again seen throughout the day by many observers
at Reifel, along the west dyke trail, after the bend in the road coming from
the tower.

Two SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPERS , a MARBLED GODWIT, and 2 AMERICAN GOLDEN
PLOVERS were just west of the foot of 104th Street in Delta.

Two BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were just east of the foot of 96th Street, and
2 RED KNOTS were on the southwest corner of the coal port jetty.

Two AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVERS were also at Iona Island.

A BLACK and WHITE WARBLER was seen at the upper trail in Montrose Park in
Burnaby. To find this bird go to the end of Boundary Road, where there's a
pink house. Go to a green gate and take the trail to the right for about 40
meters.

Tuesday, September 10:

A GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE was seen at Reifel along the west dyke in the second
bush after the turn in the road that goes away from the tower. The bird was
feeding on seed on the ground and was present until sunset. This is the 3rd
record for Vancouver, and the bird is believed to be an adult in fall
plumage. Also at Reifel were an AMERICAN AVOCET, a STILT SANDPIPER and 2
RED-NECKED PHALAROPES.

A SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER was again seen at the foot of 104th in Delta.

A first winter FRANKLIN'S GULL and a WESTERN GULL were at West Beach in
White Rock.

Three PARASITIC JAEGERS were at Point Roberts.

Monday, September 9:

Three BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS were at the turf farm along 72nd Street in
Delta.

Reifel had 10 PURPLE MARTINS, an AMERICAN AVOCET, 2 WILSON'S and 2
RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, and a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH that was seen and heard
calling along the northeast trail.

A HORNED LARK continued at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver.

A GREAT HORNED OWL was at the southeast corner of Burnaby Mountain Park
along with 2 PILEATED WOODPECKERS, and 2 TURKEY VULTURES were northwest of
Lougheed Mall in Burnaby.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kalman" <jkalman1 at shaw.ca>

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