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Northern Saw-whet Owl

The parking lot was no where near being full when I showed up to help out at Reifel this afternoon. Not too surprising given it was a fairly gloomy and damp day. The Harris’s and Swamp Sparrows continue as well as the Bohemian Waxwings. The highlight for most visitors today,

… were the Northern Saw-whet Owls. There were three along the east dyke, two on the north dyke and four elsewhere for a total of nine today. This one being the most photogenic even with his head tucked in while snoozing away the afternoon.

American Tree Sparrow

Sunny and cold again today as I made my way back out to Boundary Bay. This time it was to look for the Palm Warblers and American Tree Sparrows that had been sighted recently. I passed several people watching and photographing the Golden Eagle on my way to the dyke. Once there I made my west in search of the Palm Warblers.

While I did find some Yellow-rumped Warblers, no sign of the Palm. There were a few Harriers and Short-eared Owls active on both sides of the dyke with several people watching and photographing them.

While making my way back east adjacent to the golf course,

… even I took time out to photograph this Northern Harrier hunting the fairways. Back to the task at hand,

… I did finally locate a couple of American Tree Sparrows mixed in with some White-crowned Sparrows. Unfortunately they did not stick around and give me a chance for a better shot. Then on my way back to the car as the sun was setting,

… this Northern Harrier to end the afternoons walk.

Golden Eagle

A bird generating a fair bit of interest the last couple of days has been a Golden Eagle that was located in the Boundary Bay area. Not having seen or photographed one in a few years, I made my way out there this afternoon. There were several birders and photographers present when I arrived on 72 Street.

I managed a couple of flight shots of this juvenile Golden Eagle,

… but a decent roosting shot was not going to happen.

Its favourite snag was just too far away and this shot is substantial crop. None the less, it was great to see one again and manage a few shots.