Vancouver is a destination for birders across the world. It is the one of the first and last stops on the way to and from the breeding areas along the Pacific Flyway. Vancouver is close to the ocean, the mountains, the flood plains and the forests giving it a very diverse list of species. From Canada Jays to Lazuli’s Buntings. Vancouver is also a stop over or starting point in the cruise ship circut on the way to Alaska which makes 10000 Bird Tours perfect for shore excursions.
Rare bird found, Taiga Flycatcher in Vancouver by Ethan Moon. The Taiga Flycatcher is a rare migratory bird from northern Eurasia with Old World flycatcher lineage. It breeds across eastern Russia, Siberia, and Mongolia in boreal taiga forests. In winter it migrates to South and Southeast Asia, including China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Breeding males show…
A Brief History of Reifel Bird Sanctuary The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary has been a protected haven for birds and nature lovers since the 1960s. The Sanctuary is located on Westham Island in Delta, BC. Originally farmland owned by the Reifel family, the property was transformed into a sanctuary by George Reifel. He…
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