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Birds

Swan gets ‘second-chance at life’ after being rescued near 100 Mile

November 14, 2021 //  by Patrick Davies

When a swan began breaking through a thin film of ice on Elliot Lake last week, Jamie Hughes-Rywaczuk knew something was …

Swan gets ‘second-chance at life’ after being rescued near 100 MileRead More

Category: TravelTag: 100 Mile House, Birds, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Cariboo, Wildlife

Two separate bird-sightings in Greater Victoria said to be a first on Vancouver Island

July 12, 2021 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Two bird species extremely rare to BC have been spotted in Greater Victoria recently. A female great-tailed grackle …

Two separate bird-sightings in Greater Victoria said to be a first on Vancouver IslandRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Birds, Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Colwood, Saanich, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

WATCH: Sandhill cranes an unusual, joyful sight in southern Vancouver Island

June 19, 2021 //  by Jane Skrypnek

A Saanich couple was thrilled to spot a pair of sandhill cranes roaming about the Panama Flats recently. The birds …

WATCH: Sandhill cranes an unusual, joyful sight in southern Vancouver IslandRead More

Category: TravelTag: Birds, British Columbia Destinations, Greater Victoria, Wildlife

Legend continues as iconic white raven spotted once again in Coombs

May 18, 2021 //  by Black Press Media Staff

A famed white raven has been spotted once again in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area on Vancouver Island. Nature …

Legend continues as iconic white raven spotted once again in CoombsRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Birds, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Coombs, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro, Wildlife

VIDEO: Teachers, officer rescue eight ducklings from Saanich school storm drain

May 11, 2021 //  by Devon Bidal

It’s not every day you see an Animal Control officer elbow deep in a storm drain, but that was the scene at St. …

VIDEO: Teachers, officer rescue eight ducklings from Saanich school storm drainRead More

Category: TravelTag: Birds, WCT Intro, Wildlife

Duck duo makes Saanich Municipal Hall a nursery for 11 hatchlings

May 10, 2021 //  by Devon Bidal

A family of ducks temporarily took up residence at Saanich Municipal Hall, on Southern Vancouver Island, last week …

Duck duo makes Saanich Municipal Hall a nursery for 11 hatchlingsRead More

Category: TravelTag: Birds, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Family activities, Saanich, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

B.C. wildlife groups hatch tips on keeping baby birds safe this spring

April 11, 2021 //  by Dawn Gibson

Baby birds are hatching and wildlife groups are reminding people to take a cautious approach if you happen to come …

B.C. wildlife groups hatch tips on keeping baby birds safe this springRead More

Category: TravelTag: Birds, Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Wildlife

Nanoose Bay photographer’s rare find causes a stir among birdwatchers

January 3, 2021 //  by Greg Sakaki

A duck pond in mid-Vancouver Island got an international visitor recently. Nanoose Bay birder and photographer Mike …

Nanoose Bay photographer’s rare find causes a stir among birdwatchersRead More

Category: TravelTag: Birds, Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Parksville, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

5 top spots for bird watching in Mission, BC

June 12, 2019 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Silverdale Wetlands This is a good place to enjoy birds year-round. An easy loop walk with Great Blue Herons, Belted …

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Category: TravelTag: Birds, Birdwatching, Fraser Valley, Mission

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