Sparrows can be tricky sometimes, especially when it comes to distinguishing Song vs Fox Sparrows. In fact I’m sure the picture I put up of
Tag: Stanley Park
Song Sparrow [Melospiza melodia] ~ 2016 #25
The Song Sparrow are very common in this area. I will usually see a handful of them, sometimes foraging on the ground and sometimes sitting
Lesser Scaup [Aythya affinis] ~ 2016 #24
According to allaboutbirds.org the Lesser Scaup is one of the most abundant and widespread of the diving ducks in North America. Indeed they can be
Mute Swan [Cygnus olor] ~ 2016 #23
Mute Swans are not indigenous to this area, but there are some that arrived over 100 years ago. Over the past year I’ve seen photos
Chestnut-backed Chickadee [Poecile rufescens] ~ 2016 #22
I hope you had a good Easter weekend. It’s been a busy weekend filled with family, sunshine … and way too much chocolate! 😀
Common Merganser [Mergus merganser] ~ 2016 #21
Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park is a great place to walk around. There’s always a good variety of birds hanging out in this city’s oasis.
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