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Birdwatching in Salmon Arm, BC
ByMichael Klotz June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Birdwatching in Salmon Arm is one of British Columbia’s premier birdwatching destinations. The City of Salmon Arm makes a wonderful home base while exploring. Wetlands, forests, farmland, and lakeshore habitats combine to produce exceptional year-round diversity. We spent much of our time around Salmon Arm Bay, where the shallow estuary of the Salmon River creates…

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Sooty Grouse – Booming on Burnaby Mountain
ByMichael Klotz June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

A displaying Sooty Grouse booming, which echoed across Burnaby Mountain as we watched. A male stood under the fir tree with his bright yellow air sacs fully inflated giving us a show. Expandable neck sacs inflate during the breeding season to amplify the grouse’s low-frequency calls, helping attract females and establish territory. The bird repeatedly…

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Mountain Bluebird – Pritchard, BC
ByMichael Klotz June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The Mountain Bluebird is one of the most recognizable birds of British Columbia’s Thompson Region. It’s brilliant blue plumage contrasts beautifully with the area’s grasslands and ranchlands. We regularly found them near Kamloops, Pritchard Creek and Chase. The can be seen hunting insects from fence posts and scattered trees. These blue gems are among the…

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Gray Catbird – Neskonlith, BC
ByMichael Klotz May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

This Gray Catbird along Shuswap Road near Chase, British Columbia sat curiously watching from the fence. The soft gray plumage, dark cap, and rusty undertail patch stood out as the bird perched briefly on a fence wire before disappearing back into cover. Gray Catbirds (Dumetella carolinensis) are members of the mimic thrush family. They call…

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Western Kingbird – Neskonlith, BC
ByMichael Klotz May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

A Western Kingbird was flycatching along the road from Chase to Kamloops. This is a place where open grasslands, fence lines, and scattered shrubs created ideal habitat for this flycatcher. The pale gray head, clean white throat, olive-brown back, and bright yellow belly stood out clearly. Western Kingbirds are often confused with Tropical Kingbirds. Where…

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Rare Summer Tanager in Qualicum Beach
ByMichael Klotz March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

A rare Summer Tanager spotted in Qualicum Beach over Valentine’s weekend created rare winter excitement on Vancouver Island. This bright yellow individual, a female or immature, shows olive upperparts and a thick pale bill. Summer Tanagers breed in the southern United States and rarely are seen in British Columbia. This makes a Qualicum Beach sighting…

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Taiga Bean Geese – Port Renfrew, BC
ByMichael Klotz March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Birders are flocking to the San Juan River in Port Renfrew, BC, to see two very rare Taiga Bean Geese. These uncommon Eurasian visitors have been consistently hanging out in the river over the last couple months. This offers a remarkable opportunity for West Coast birding enthusiasts. Taiga Bean Geese show dark chocolate-brown heads, pale-edged…

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Best Birding in Vancouver: 5 Incredible Spots for Every Season!
ByCarli February 18, 2026February 19, 2026

Vancouver is one of the most rewarding birding regions in Canada. Thanks to its coastal location, river deltas, forested parks, mountain trails and wetlands, birders can experience incredible diversity year-round. These locations are often within a short drive of downtown. Whether you’re visiting or local, these five birding hotspots consistently deliver. Why Vancouver Is One…

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Eastern Kingbird on Neskonlith
ByMichael Klotz February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

An Eastern Kingbird is observed near Neskonlith traditional land in open farmland above the South Thompson River. One individual perches on a barbed-wire fence bordering irrigated fields. This species typically selects exposed perches for aerial foraging where the bird makes repeated short flights to capture flying insects. Prey taken on the wing are often flies…

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Pigeon Guillemot at Lonsdale Quay, BC
ByMichael Klotz January 28, 2026February 19, 2026

These Pigeon Guillemots were photographed swimming near shore and commonly nest around Lonsdale Quay. They nest under the concrete pier, which resembles the rocky islands they typically breed on. They have very basic nests of stones, bones, and seashells with a central depression. Guillemots use crevices, cavities, and sheltered spaces for nesting in natural and…

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