Subject: [Tweeters] Need help and advice for Boundary Bay
Date: Dec 19 11:29:42 2017
From: Philip Dickinson - pdickins at gmail.com


Sorry, I meant 72nd, not 76th.Thanks, Bob.

Phil Dickinson

On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 11:07 AM, Bob Sundstrom <ixoreus at scattercreek.com>
wrote:

> Rohan,
>
> There are several overlooks on Boundary Bay?with parking?that birders tend
> to scope from. These are all accessible from Ladner Trunk Rd., which you
> exit to from 99 roughly 10 mi north of the border. There is a Tim Horton?s
> Cafe at this exit just for reference. You will exit pointing right toward
> the bay, looking across farm fields.
>
> Turn left to reach the easterly access roads to the bay, which is enclosed
> by a tall dike ideal for scanning from. The farthest east is 112th St,
> which often has massive numbers of waterfowl and lots of Black-bellied
> Plovers and has parking. Coming back west, it?s worth checking the dike at
> 104th, where you can also park. 96th allows no parking and adjoining
> farmers with very active operations rightfully won?t tolerate much
> infringement.
>
> You can park at 88th. Some birders bike the dike with scopes from 88 to
> 104. The occasional Gyrfalcon is nearly annual in this stretch. 72nd and
> 64th also have parking, and the foreshore stretch just east of 72nd and the
> walk toward 64th have been good for Snowy Owls in flight years.
>
> I haven?t personally heard of much Snowy action on Boundary Bay this
> fall/winter. I believe eBird may not be posting such sightings (as well as
> those of other highly sought owls) because of the aggressive photo chase
> frenzies that have unfortunately ensued.
>
> I hope this is helpful. A stop at Reifel Sanctuary is nearly a must in
> winter too, although the short days recommend a focused birding strategy.
> Sharkey?s Seafood Bar & Grill in Ladner is always worth a stop.
>
> Bob Sundstrom
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 19, 2017, at 9:14 AM, rohan kamath <rohankamath88 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Tweeters,
> I finally have my Canadian Visa and after many years of dreaming about it,
> I am hoping to make a trip up there this weekend to explore what I've been
> told is some absolutely fantastic habitat. I understand that Boundary Bay
> is really good for Snowy Owls as well as a lot of other species of owls,
> raptors and ducks. However, I've never been there and don't know the area
> at all. I would really appreciate any advice, tips and pointers on where
> specifically in the area to park and bird since it looks like the dike is
> 10 miles long; whether it involves walking along trails or driving, best
> places to stop and scope, do's and don'ts etc.
>
> Thank you so much. Appreciate it guys.
>
>
> -Regards,
> Rohan Kamath
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