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Snow Bunting

Another beautiful day, but still on the cool side. This afternoon’s walk was to the Tsawwassen ferry causeway. One winter migrant from the high arctic that can usually be seen here each year,

… is the Snow Bunting. There have been four seen of late, but three were busy again in the area of the boat ramp.

These Snow Buntings were being quite cooperative,

… and not overly concerned with the handful of observers and photographers.

They provided great opportunities for both portrait,

… and behaviour shots while feeding. To finish things off,

… a nice reflection shot when one Snow Bunting ventured into to a puddle for a drink.

The day was better than I expected weather wise, but the breeze was cool. On arriving at Reifel I was a little surprised by the smaller crowd this afternoon. Some of the interesting birds that had been seen of late, Swamp and Tree Sparrow, had not been spotted today. But one sign that winter is coming,

… is the arrival of the tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl. They have been around for a couple of weeks now, but are starting to show up regularly along the public trails.

On my way back at the end of the day was another winter regular,

… the Black-crowned Night-Heron. This one was at the foot of the east dyke trail.

Anna’s Hummingbird

Another beautiful fall afternoon and another good Sunday crowd at Reifel. There were a few birds providing good viewing and getting the attention of visitors including both Great Horned and Barred Owls. Unfortunately they were not in great spots for clear photos. On the outside west dyke the Belted Kingfisher was still active and I saw my first Northern Shrike of the fall. The highlight for me though,