The cornfields of Martindale Flats near Victoria once again held a real surprise with this immature Eastern Yellow Wagtail. Native to eastern Asia, this species also breeds in western Alaska and is an exceptionally rare visitor to British Columbia. A handful of previous records have given local birders reason to keep looking. We watched this…
The Terek Sandpiper was never part of our Central Washington Tour plan. We had headed south to add species like White-headed Woodpecker, Bobolink, Least Tern, and Black Tern to our year list. While we were in Spokane, a text from Melissa Hafting changed everything. A Terek Sandpiper had been found just south of the Canadian…
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…
This Cattle Tyrant is far from home, surprising birders with a rare appearance in Corpus Christi, TX. He spends much of his time looking for insects in a very specific couple of blocks downtown. A favorite spot is the restaurant patio at Water Street Oyster Bar. This turned out to be a happy coincidence as…
A Blue Grosbeak photographed in Summerland, British Columbia last summer drew strong interest from local birders. This vivid blue songbird is an uncommon visitor to the Okanagan Valley. The bird was first found and documented by a local birder, Markus Weilmeier who captured clear photos confirming the identification. Those images quickly circulated within the regional…
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