American Coots are quite distinct looking water birds. I usually see them during the winter months sprinkled in with the Mallards, Wigeons, Wood Ducks and
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Rock Pigeon [Columba livia] ~ 2017 #12
It was a chilly February day on Granville Island. The pigeons were doing their best to keep warm. FACT: “Pigeons can find their way home,
European Starling [Sturnus vulgaris] ~ 2017 #11
One day in February we visited Granville Island. There are a few common birds here, including the European Starling. Unfortunately it wasn’t really a nice
White-crowned Sparrow [Zonotrichia leucophrys] ~ 2017 #10
In the bushes there were many little sparrows. It was hard to get many pictures though because as soon as I’d get close they’d run
Great Blue Heron [Ardea herodias] ~ 2017 #09
My first official spotting of this bird this year was at Ambleside. We started at the beach and then made our way to the big
American Wigeon [Anas americana] ~ 2017 #07
There’s usually no problem finding the American Wigeon in the Lower Mainland during the winter. The males are identifiable, by the white patch on their
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