The International Ornithological Congress (IOC) and inaugural Vancouver International Bird Festival (VIBF) took place the week of August 20th, 2018. It was an exciting week packed with events offering workshops, presentations, tours, exhibitions and lectures. Although the IOC is unlikely to be held in Vancouver again, the VIBF will be an annual event in August to celebrate birds and nature …
Purple Martin Nestling Banding
Our Purple Martin (PUMA) nest box monitoring program at the Conservation Area Maplewood is a joint program with Wild Bird Trust of B.C. (WBT) to monitor nesting behaviour and productivity. Purple Martin populations along the West Coast of North America are a Species at Risk throughout their range. Our current conservation and research efforts are directed towards the Blue-listed (Vulnerable) …
Audubon’s Warbler
A Hutton’s Vireo arrived at the pond this morning but wouldn’t settle long enough to video but this gorgeous male Audubon’s Warbler arrived shortly afterwards!