Category Archives: Birds

New article: Hybrid swans

In the last couple of decades you might have seen reports of some hybrid swans (Mute Swan x Trumpter Swan) in our region. In her latest long-form article, CVN member VĂ©ronique McIntyre collects those reports and delves into the behaviour … Continue reading

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Coastal waterbirds workshop on June 9

Comox Valley Nature is hosting a workshop by Birds Canada to promote interest in its Coastal Waterbird Survey and Beached Bird Survey citizen-science programs. CVN members and the general public are invited to this two-part workshop to be held on … Continue reading

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Recording for talk on insectivorous birds in Strathcona Park

Comox Valley Nature members recently attended the following webinar presented by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Climate Change and its Potential Impact on Insectivorous Bird Populations of Strathcona Provincial ParkSpeaker: Mateo JaeckelDate: … Continue reading

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Learn about insectivorous birds in Strathcona Park

CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute, and facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Climate Change and its Potential Impact on Insectivorous Bird … Continue reading

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Old growth forests and the Marbled Murrelet

We know many reasons why old-growth forests should be conserved. One reason that has been in the mainstream news in recent times (and earlier) is the Marbled Murrelet, particularly in the Fairy Creek watershed. (For example, see this story in … Continue reading

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Black Swift workshop at SWI

Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) is sponsoring a workshop on July 15 by Birds Canada on birding and the Black Swift. See the details in the poster below.

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Birding schedule

A message from Kelly Kline, leader of the CVN Birders Group. The CVN Birders Group goes on bird-watching field trips every Thursday morning and on the first Sunday of each month. We skip the Thursday immediately following a Sunday outing. … Continue reading

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Pileated Woodpecker experience

Bruce Moffat sent these great shots to the Birding Group on April 7. “Shot these today at Rathtrevor Beach.” [Click a photo to enlarge it.]

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CVN birders and the MARS connection

This report was prepared by Royann Petrell and Kelly Kline. In 2020, the CVN Birders Group established a partnership with the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) to enhance the bird displays at their visitor centre. Last spring, Art Martell gave … Continue reading

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Bird story: Something unexpected

This story from Bruce Moffat was distributed to the Birding Group on February 2. I followed 7 Red Crossbills around a Highway 19 rest area for almost an hour, watching their behaviour and following them from tree to tree. It … Continue reading

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