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There are 100's of toadlets migrating across the trail systems in Cumberland Forest. Please note the trail closures, and share this post.Major trail closures. Please do not use the west side of the network, see the map. Tens of thousands of toads are dispersing in all directions west and south of Alan Lake. SoBo No Michi is closed Sykes Bridge area is teaming, Perseverance Creek is also extremely busy. The south side of Alan Lake is also covered with toads. We have closed all access via Davis lake main to Perseverance Creek, the Potholes, Sobo No Michi etc. All trails that come down the west side back to Perseverance area are closed. Please do not go into that zone for the next few days. Hopefully we will be clear to roll by the weekend.Please respect all signage at the trail access points and in the CRI car park, informing you of up-to-date information of trail closures and the migration routes.
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Category Archives: Birds
Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm, Sept. 22,2016
Today, Sept 22nd, 11 birders went to Simpson Farm (restricted access) to look for fall migrants, and found 29 species. Highlights included nine juvenile Long-Billed Dowitchers, an Anna’s Hummingbird displaying on territory, a young Merlin trying to hunt Northern Flickers, … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Lighthouse Regional Trail, Sept. 15,2016
Today 8 birders went to the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail between Bowser and Qualicum Bay. We walked the full loop, plus part of the Lost Runners trail, which we renamed the Lost Birders trail. The woods were quiet, but we … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Hornby Island, Sept. 8,2016
Yesterday 14 birders travelled to Hornby Island, where another 7 Hornby birders joined us. We visited Gurney Point and Sandpiper Beach to look for shorebirds. We had good looks at Black-bellied Plovers in various plumages and at Black Turnstones. This … Continue reading
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Birds of the K’omoks Estuary
A great video featuring members of the Comox Valley Naturalists Society Birders Group has been produced and can be viewed here .
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Aug.20,2016
Today 14 birders went to Oyster Bay on a falling tide for shorebirds. We had good numbers of shorebirds and overall we saw 30 species of birds. Highlights included good looks at Sanderlings and Baird’s Sandpipers and an unforgettable tussle … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster River Park, Aug. 11, 2016
Eight birders went to Oyster River Nature Park and the southern half of the Pub to Pub Trail this morning. Highlights were a Northern Shoveler in the river mouth and a Merlin chasing a gull, trying to get it to … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Aug. 4,2016
Thirteen birders went to Oyster Bay on a falling tide for shorebirds. The Bay was quite active and we saw 30 species including 10 species of shorebirds. Highlights included good looks at many Least and Western Sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs and … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, July 21,2016
Eight birders went to Oyster Bay today on a falling tide for the shorebird lottery. We didn’t do too badly with 9 species of shorebirds and moderate numbers – with shorebirds you never know what or how many will turn … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Lazo Marsh, July 14,2016
Two birders went to Lazo Marsh and Lazo Woods this morning and found the following 20 species: Eurasian Collared-Dove Pileated Woodpecker Willow Flycatcher Hammond’s Flycatcher Pacific-slope Flycatcher Common Raven Chestnut-backed Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch Marsh Wren Bewick’s Wren Swainson’s Thrush American … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Cumberland Marsh, June 16,2016
Thursday June 16th, birds were active and singing at Cumberland Marsh. Six birders enjoyed a pleasant, sunny morning and found 36 species. Highlights included great looks at Black-headed Grosbeak (pair), Black-throated Gray Warbler (pair), and Band-tailed Pigeon. Mallard Turkey Vulture … Continue reading
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