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Birdwatching

Sidney Spit passenger ferry opens for the season

May 25, 2021 //  by Jennifer Blyth

The passenger-only ferry to one of southern Vancouver Island’s favourite daytrip destinations has reopened for the …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Canada, Family activities, Sidney, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Osprey-watching provides Shuswap photographer with unexpected observation

May 6, 2021 //  by Martha Wickett

Ospreys are a common sight in the Salmon Arm area, thanks to an abundance of fish in the lakes and many snags and …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Salmon Arm, Shuswap, Wildlife

Saluting Abbotsford’s spring sensations

April 26, 2021 //  by Tourism Abbotsford

Has there been a spring more anticipated than this one? Likely not, and the great news for locals is that Abbotsford is …

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Category: TravelTag: Abbotsford, Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Food, Fraser Valley, Hiking, Impressive West Coast, Staycation secrets, Things to do

Rare bird spotted at Vancouver Island backyard feeder

April 11, 2021 //  by Dawn Gibson

You never know what kind of flying friend you might draw in, just by adding a touch of sweetness to your yard. Stan …

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Category: news, TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Sidney, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro, 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

Victoria man creates livestream of hummingbird chicks to spread a bit of joy

February 21, 2021 //  by Black Press Media Staff

A Victoria man has created a livestream of a hummingbird and her two chicks in hopes that it spreads a little bit of joy …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Victoria, WCT Intro

Backyard birders flock to annual count Feb. 12 to 15

February 9, 2021 //  by Jennifer Blyth

If nesting closer to home this year has made you a bit of a bird fancier, you’re not alone. Our feathered …

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Category: news, TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Places to Visit in Alberta, WCT Intro, 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 …

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

Steller’s jay invasion: Coastal species makes rare appearance in southern Yukon

November 1, 2020 //  by Haley Ritchie

The border with Alaska may be closed, but the pandemic isn’t stopping a cohort of colourful coastal jays from …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, Canada, Travel, Visit Yukon, Wildlife

Parksville Qualicum Beach is for the birds – literally!

October 28, 2020 //  by Jennifer Blyth

Vancouver Island is renowned for its wildlife, whether it’s the playful porpoises off-shore or elusive black bears …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Impressive West Coast, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro, Wildlife

Wild west: wetlands and skyscrapers meet in the heart of Calgary

October 3, 2020 //  by Amy Attas

Calgary is a city of contradictions — a hub for the energy sector with cherished agricultural roots in the …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, Calgary, Canada, Places to Visit in Alberta, Staycation secrets, Things to do, WCT Intro

Vancouver Island photographer self-publishes local birding guide

September 8, 2020 //  by Josef Jacobson

A local birder is aiming to introduce and welcome others into his 16-year obsession with the release of a new Vancouver …

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Category: TravelTag: Birdwatching, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Photography, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel, Wildlife

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