This post is a collection of three locations over two days.
February 6, 2021 - Boundary Bay
I made a short visit to Boundary Bay on this Saturday and got a couple of unique shots. The first creature seen was not a bird, it was this Coyote wading into the low tide at Boundary Bay, no doubt looking for something to eat.
Coyote Coyote - Boundary Bay, 104 St, Delta BC
It was great to see the coyote, but I was here to see new birds for 2021.
First up were these Sanderlings.
Sanderling - Boundary Bay, 104 St. Delta BC - 2021 Bird #33
And away they go...
Sanderling - Boundary Bay, 104 St. Delta BC
It was a good day for 2021 firsts, including this Northern Harrier.
Northern Harrier - Boundary Bay, 104 St. Delta BC - 2021 Bird #34
That was it for Boundary Bay, but when I got home there was a surprise awaiting me in the back yard.
February 6, 2021 - Backyard
Sharp-shinned Hawk - Backyard, North Delta BC - 2021 Bird #35
I wasn't quite done yet, there was one more 2021 bird to be seen, my first Chestnut-backed Chickadee of the year.
Pine Siskin (Left) and Chestnut-backed Chickadee - Backyard, Delta BC - 2021 Bird #36
February 7, 2021 - Elgin Heritage Park
The following day I visited this location in South Surrey. There was nothing new for the year but I did take a few photos that were worth posting.
Common Mergansers - Elgin Heritage Park, Surrey BC
Mallards are common, but this photo of a pair was one of my better ones so far this year.
Mallards - Elgin Heritage Park, Surrey BC
This photo is not too sharp as the birds were moving fast overhead.
Northern Pintail - Elgin Heritage Park, Surrey BC
And finally, a nice shot of a Towhee.
Spotted Towhee - Elgin Heritage Park, Surrey BC
That's it for this post. The next one will feature a visit to a location in Port Coquitlam.
