This is the Vancouver Natural History Society's Bird Alert for Friday,
September 13, 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 and the Red
Phalarope.

Sightings for Friday, September 13:

The Green-tailed Towhee was seen briefly today in the west dyke of Reifel,
along the usual path past the bend in the road coming from the tower. The
juvenile Red Phalarope, going into basic plumage, was also in the west field
of Reifel.

Thursday, September 12:

The Green-tailed Towhee was seen for the third day along the west dyke at
Reifel. Also nearby was a Red Phalarope in a flooded field with dowitchers,
the American Avocet and a Stilt
Sandpiper.

Elsewhere, 2 Purple Martins were at Rocky Point Pier in Port Moody.

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.

2 Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, a Marbled Godwit, and 2 American Golden Plovers
were just west of the foot of 104th Street in Delta. 2 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. 2 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.

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

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