Wandering Tattler Apr 07 - Nature Vancouver

OTHER EVENTS FOR BIRDER’S - CONT…DAWN CHORUS PROGRAMSIf you have never been on a dawn chorus program – youdon’t know what you are missing. There are a number ofprograms coming up between April and mid June. This is awonderful opportunity to experience the beautiful soundsof birds in the early morning.ALL walks all start at 6:00 AM and last for 2 to 3 hoursdepending of the location, followed by a tally of birds heardand seen. Registration not required.Saturday April 21 – at Hastings Park Conservancy.This site has a checklist of almost 100 birds – perhaps theywill break the 100 mark on this Dawn Chorus. (Details onhow on page 1 under May Birder’s Night). Contact Virgi niaat (604) 255-9458 or downes@shaw.ca. This program willbe followed by the regular monthly walk in the Conservancystarting at 10am.Saturday May 12 – at Maplewood Flats ConservationArea, North Vancouver. Join members of the Wild BirdTrust as they explore the various bird habitats for thesummer residents who will be preparing to set up nestterritories. Meet across the street from the Crab Shop onDollarton Highway. This program will be followed by theregular monthly walk at Maplewood starting at 10am. Formore information 604 538 8774 or judegrass@shaw.caSaturday June 2 – at Burnaby Lake Regional Park.Join the early birds – the members of the Burnaby LakePark Associations at the Nature House at the south foot ofPiper Avenue (off Winston) on the North side of the lake.Enjoy a guided nature walk along forested trails during thebusiest time of the year for the park’s many songbirds.Listen to their calls and songs and stay alert for otherwildlife. Contact 604 522 9314.Saturday June 16 – at Campbell Valley RegionalPark, Langley. This early walk will introduce you to thecommon summer birds through their songs and calls.Following the walk enjoy refreshments in the VisitorsCentre while identifying songsters in recordings and photos.Meet at the Campbell Valley Regional Park Visitor’s Centre,8 th Avenue entrance, east of 200 th Street. This is a Birdson the Bay program and is hosted by the Langley Field.Contact 604 538 8774.NOW A YEAR ROUND PROGRAMPlease check the website forall events and programs atwww.birdsonthebay.caDig in for Earth Day:And Migrating ShorebirdsSunday April 22 – 9am – 1pm,Enjoy a bird walk with Lynn Pollard (9am) followed by aplanting to replenish the foreshore with native plants(10am). There will be a barbecue (11:30am) and displaysand scopes (until 1pm). Meet White Rock East Beachpromenade at bear statue 15595 Marine Drive. Hosts:City of White Rock, Nature Vancouver. Info: 604 5412181.Sandpiper Invasion at Brunswick PointSunday April 29 – 1pm – 4pmWitness the spectacular annual migration of hundreds ofthousands of Western Sandpipers! Learn why themudflats are so important for them. Meet dykeentrance, Brunswick Point, Delta. Host Dr. Rob Butler,Canadian Wildlife Service. Info: 604 899 1914.International Migratory Bird Day:Colony Farm Regional ParkSaturday May 12 – 1pm – 4pmSearch for the brilliant Lazuli Bunting, learn about theGreat Blue Heron, buy organic seedlings; enjoy a naturewalk, displays and activities. Meet: Parking lot end ofColony Farm Road, Coquitlam. Hosts: Colony Farm ParkAssociation, GVRD Parks, and Burke MountainNaturalists. Info: 604 520 6442.Lazuli Bunting:Colourful Jewels of Colony FarmSaturday June 2Two walks: 9am & 3pm. Search for Lazuli Buntings in thebrambles of Colony Farm with birder Istvan Orosi. Meet:Parking lot end of Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam. Hosts:Colony Farm Park Association, GVRD Parks, and BurkeMountain Naturalists. Info: 604 520 6442The Wandering Tattler March 2007 page 4