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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.

Snow Bunting
Snow Bunting

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

Snow Bunting
Snow Bunting

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

Snow Bunting
Snow Bunting

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

Snow Bunting
Snow Bunting

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

Snow Bunting
Snow Bunting

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

Hermit Thrush

After having only caught a glimpse of one a few days ago,

Hermit Thrush
Hermit Thrush

… I managed to find and spend some time with a Hermit Thrush this afternoon. While it spent most of its time busy foraging on the ground,

Hermit Thrush
Hermit Thrush

… it also provided this nice opportunity for a photo in a tree. Having been awhile since my last Hermit Thrush photos, it was time well spent.

Long-tailed Duck

Late this morning I got a heads up about an unusual visitor at Reifel, so I made my way out there just after lunch.

Long-tailed Duck
Long-tailed Duck

A Long-tailed Duck was in the house pond behind the gift shop.

Long-tailed Duck
Long-tailed Duck

While normally seen on open water or at the mouth of the river, these diving ducks do occasionally find their way to inside ponds.