Bird Watching

Winter Birding at Oyster Bay

February 14th, 2010  |  by Jocie Ingram  |  published in Bird Watching, Central Vancouver Island, Destinations

The eastern coast of Vancouver Island has many locations that are excellent for winter birding. Sheltered bays offer resting places [...]

Great Backyard Bird Count – February 12-15, 2010

February 6th, 2010  |  by Dave Ingram  |  published in Bird Watching, Events

Bird watchers coast to coast are invited to take part in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday, February [...]

Bye Bye Blackbird

February 1st, 2010  |  by Mike Yip  |  published in Bird Watching, Nature Photography, South Vancouver Island

Everyone has heard of the Red-winged Blackbird, and many are familiar with the Brewer’s Blackbird, but how many have seen [...]

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