Tsawwassen Ferry Causeway – CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography

Snow Bunting

Having been there a couple of weeks ago looking for Snow Bunting without success, I headed to the Tsawwassen Ferry causeway this afternoon. There was a report of one being seen the other day.

These winter migrants usually show up annually at this location and today provided better results.

There were five Snow Bunting present along the south side of the jetty.

They were busy along the edge of the gravel road foraging for seeds.

The bunting were quite cooperative as I tagged along with them,

… and provided plenty of photo opportunities. A very productive outing.

Black Turnstone + Oystercatcher

With Snow Bunting being seen at Iona recently, I decided to try the Tsawwassen Ferry causeway where they can also seen. While there were no buntings around, there were several Black Oystercatcher present.

On closer examination I also noted some Black Turnstone.

Being awhile since photographing any I started with the turnstones.

Following them along the shoreline this bird did pause for a little preening,

… and a nice wing stretch when it resumed its way along the beach. Then some Black Oystercatcher further down the beach started flying in my direction.

I managed this flight shot of the last one in the group.

I continued with the oystercatchers briefly,

… finishing with this one with after it found a tasty morsel.

Then it was back to the Black Turnstone,

… finishing the afternoon with this one taking time out for a bath.

Lapland Longspur

There have been up to five Lapland Longspur being seen for several days along the Tsawwassen ferry causeway, so that was today’s destination.

After walking for a while along the north side,

… I located two Lapland Longspur.

They were busy feeding in the grass.

These two birds were more than cooperative.

So much so, I had to back up a few times. A birder and regular visitor from England arrived looking for the Lapland Longspur, spotted me and then the birds. This sighting was a life list addition for him. We had a nice chat while standing back watching them continue foraging and make their way around my camera and tripod.