RFI Vancouver (Canada) (1 Viewer)

[Jose Ramon]

Hi everybody,

my name is Jose R. Martin and I am from Madrid (Spain).

I will possibly be travelling to Vancouver (Canada) for working purpouses at the end of August 2014 and I would like to ask you about the birding opportunities in the area.

I will not have too much time. Maybe a a day or two in the weekend.

Could anybody help me with info about birding in the surroundings of Vancuver.

Does anybody got a checklist for the area (better with info about the present birds in the area at that time of the year)?

Is anybody available to bird with me in the area?

Thanks and regards,

Jose R. Martin

 

[Allen S. Moore]

Hola Jose,

I was in Vancouver for a few days last July. For a description of birding sites type into the internet:
Birding Spots in Metro Vancouver Area (www.naturevancouver.ca)

There is also a seasonal status list of Vancouver birds which is part of the same website.

For me, the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary was the best site, with a range of waders, ducks, raptors, smaller birds and 2 sandhill cranes. That is south of the airport, and a friend took me there straight after arriving and immigration, which took a while! I was told that Point Roberts further south is better, but it is just over the border in the USA and I didn't have a VISA. Another birder at Reifel told us that there was a 90 minute queue just to cross the border that day. I did also visit some places around the university and Stanley Park, further north, another good introduction to North American birds.

Allen

 

[Jose Ramon]

Thank you, Allen.

And could anybody recommend me an expert birdwatching guide based on Vancocuver?

Thanks