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Gary Davidson, foxglenlea2

Apr 12

What type of nest do they build? I saw one singing by the Burton frontage rd. There are a few old

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What type of nest do they build? I saw one singing by the Burton frontage rd. There are a few old

Apr 12

Apr 10

Re: WKBirds Announcement: Digest for wkbirds@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Lovely! There are a pair in the grasslands at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park as well. On Wed, 10 Apr

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Re: WKBirds Announcement: Digest for wkbirds@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Lovely! There are a pair in the grasslands at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park as well. On Wed, 10 Apr

Apr 10

Apr 9

First Mountain Bluebird

Yesterday we saw our first Mountain bluebird at Sunshine Bay Charlie

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First Mountain Bluebird

Yesterday we saw our first Mountain bluebird at Sunshine Bay Charlie

Apr 9

Apr 5

A Say's Phoebe was singing frequently this morning in the open fields just up the hill beyond the

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A Say's Phoebe was singing frequently this morning in the open fields just up the hill beyond the

Apr 5

Apr 4

Nominating Nelson’s City Bird

I am sharing this for a friend. Email nelsonc...@gmail.com for more information. Elizabeth has

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Nominating Nelson’s City Bird

I am sharing this for a friend. Email nelsonc...@gmail.com for more information. Elizabeth has

Apr 4

terry lowrey, Carolee Colter2

Mar 18

Spring is in the air

At the west end of the Pend d'Oreille Valley on Saturday the first Violet-Green Swallows were

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Spring is in the air

At the west end of the Pend d'Oreille Valley on Saturday the first Violet-Green Swallows were

Mar 18

marlene johnston

Mar 17

first of the year excitement

Hi all, I returned from more than a week away to dry brown Alberta and what a welcome home from the

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first of the year excitement

Hi all, I returned from more than a week away to dry brown Alberta and what a welcome home from the

Mar 17

Marlene Johnston, terry lowrey2

Jan 29

Singing song sparrows

We've had Song Sparrows hanging around our yard all winter since the late 1990's, but they

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Singing song sparrows

We've had Song Sparrows hanging around our yard all winter since the late 1990's, but they

Jan 29

Jan 26

Has anyone checked on the South Slocan Pygmy Nuthatches lately? I'm heading down to Trail on

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Has anyone checked on the South Slocan Pygmy Nuthatches lately? I'm heading down to Trail on

Jan 26

marlene johnston, Jim Lawrence2

Jan 6

Lardeau Christmas Bird Count Results for Dec 27, 2023

Thanks Marlene, we certainly appreciate your Compiler work. > On Jan 6, 2024, at 2:53 PM, marlene

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Lardeau Christmas Bird Count Results for Dec 27, 2023

Thanks Marlene, we certainly appreciate your Compiler work. > On Jan 6, 2024, at 2:53 PM, marlene

Jan 6

Jan 5

Oops, sorry! It's the Fauquier circle! On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 8:48:05 AM UTC-8

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Oops, sorry! It's the Fauquier circle! On Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 8:48:05 AM UTC-8

Jan 5

Jan 3

Nakusp CBC results

This years count was slightly above average for number of species but well below average for total

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Nakusp CBC results

This years count was slightly above average for number of species but well below average for total

Jan 3

Jan 2

Nelson CBC report

Thank you to all participants for turning out and walking about 66 km in total and for driving just

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Nelson CBC report

Thank you to all participants for turning out and walking about 66 km in total and for driving just

Jan 2

12/26/23

Nelson CBC could use a couple more birders, please

Hello, all. I hope your Christmas weekends have been good, with lots of yummy food and fun times.

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Nelson CBC could use a couple more birders, please

Hello, all. I hope your Christmas weekends have been good, with lots of yummy food and fun times.

12/26/23

11/21/23

Long-tailed Duck at Sunshine Bay

Hi All, A Long-tailed Duck has been sighted twice now from the RDCK Harrop Wetlands park (West end of

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Long-tailed Duck at Sunshine Bay

Hi All, A Long-tailed Duck has been sighted twice now from the RDCK Harrop Wetlands park (West end of

11/21/23

11/18/23

Harrop Balfour CBC. Correction Sat Dec16

Apologies correction for our CBC date Sat Dec 16 Charlie

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Harrop Balfour CBC. Correction Sat Dec16

Apologies correction for our CBC date Sat Dec 16 Charlie

11/18/23

11/18/23

Harrop Procter CBC. Sat Dec. 20

The Harrop Procter Christmas Bird Count will be Sat Dec. 20. More info will be sent later in Dec.

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Harrop Procter CBC. Sat Dec. 20

The Harrop Procter Christmas Bird Count will be Sat Dec. 20. More info will be sent later in Dec.

11/18/23

11/18/23

Hello, all. My apologies if you have received this twice! The date for the Nelson Christmas Bird

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Hello, all. My apologies if you have received this twice! The date for the Nelson Christmas Bird

11/18/23

marlene johnston, bcbird...@gmail.com2

11/14/23

rough-legged hawk

Sweet my fave hawk Marlene Mel On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 5:10:08 PM UTC-8 marlene johnston

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rough-legged hawk

Sweet my fave hawk Marlene Mel On Friday, November 10, 2023 at 5:10:08 PM UTC-8 marlene johnston

11/14/23

Sachi Snively, bcbird...@gmail.com2

11/1/23

Thanks so much Sachi Really appreciate you sharing this Mel On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:43:14 PM

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Thanks so much Sachi Really appreciate you sharing this Mel On Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:43:14 PM

11/1/23

Craig Sandvig, … Sachi Snively4

10/27/23

Black-legged Kittiwake at Selkirk College, Castlegar

Yes, how cool!!! On Oct 27, 2023, at 10:06 AM, bcbird...@gmail.com <bcbird...@gmail.com>

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Black-legged Kittiwake at Selkirk College, Castlegar

Yes, how cool!!! On Oct 27, 2023, at 10:06 AM, bcbird...@gmail.com <bcbird...@gmail.com>

10/27/23

10/19/23

Swainson's Thrush, Nelson, BC

This afternoon a Swainson's Thrush came to bathe in our water pan. Didn't stay long and we

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Swainson's Thrush, Nelson, BC

This afternoon a Swainson's Thrush came to bathe in our water pan. Didn't stay long and we

10/19/23

10/3/23

Greater White-fronted Goose, Nelson waterfront

Mixed in with the flock of Canada Geese is a lone Greater White-fronted Goose. The flock is currently

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Greater White-fronted Goose, Nelson waterfront

Mixed in with the flock of Canada Geese is a lone Greater White-fronted Goose. The flock is currently

10/3/23

10/1/23

Good morning! We are heading down for a hawk watch today. If anyone is interested in joining us you

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Good morning! We are heading down for a hawk watch today. If anyone is interested in joining us you

10/1/23

Gaelen Schnare, … bcbird...@gmail.com5

9/19/23

Hawkwatch on Thursday

Looking forward to hearing what you get Gaelen! Have a blast Mel On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:

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Hawkwatch on Thursday

Looking forward to hearing what you get Gaelen! Have a blast Mel On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:

9/19/23

9/19/23

Caspian Tern, Lakeside Park, Nelson

Sent from my iPhone

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Caspian Tern, Lakeside Park, Nelson

Sent from my iPhone

9/19/23

9/11/23

raptor migration

Last year around mid-September we were birding in the Inonnoaklin Valley by Edgewood. This is a

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raptor migration

Last year around mid-September we were birding in the Inonnoaklin Valley by Edgewood. This is a

9/11/23

Gary Davidson, Gaelen Schnare3

9/7/23

Hi Dean, Looking back over the records, there have been five different years in which a single Rufous

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Hi Dean, Looking back over the records, there have been five different years in which a single Rufous

9/7/23

Craig Sandvig, bcbird...@gmail.com2

8/25/23

Upland Sandpiper at the college in Castlegar

Great find Craig Mel On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:17:54 PM UTC-7 Craig Sandvig wrote: Hi all, I

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Upland Sandpiper at the college in Castlegar

Great find Craig Mel On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:17:54 PM UTC-7 Craig Sandvig wrote: Hi all, I

8/25/23

Gary Davidson, … bcbird...@gmail.com4

8/25/23

Burton shorebirds

Awesome find by Julia Too bad it didn't stick. Looking fwd to hear what shorebirds you get next

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Burton shorebirds

Awesome find by Julia Too bad it didn't stick. Looking fwd to hear what shorebirds you get next

8/25/23

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