Finally, we’re off to the races with the long-awaited restart of the BCFO Bird Records Committee.
We’ve got a great group serving on the committee, and the first set of reviews are up for all to see, along with an initial set of operating principles.
Use the drop-down menu under the BRC tab, and select BRC-Public.
Enjoy our latest endeavour, and let us know what you think.
The following In press papers from British Columbia Birds are now available on the BCFO Member’s area of the web site:
Distribution, Relative Abundance and Population Size of Williamson’s
Sapsucker in South-central British Columbia – Gyug et al.
High concentration of Barrow’s Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica)
wintering in Castlegar, British Columbia – Arndt
Enter the realm of the Golden Eagle (Book review) – Nelson
Many BCFO members, and BC birders have known for a long time about Len’s outstanding photographs of wildlife. BCFO is delighted to offer a collection of Len’s pictures of BC birds as he becomes the fourth in our series of Featured Photographers. When reading Len’s commentary you’ll see that we local fans are not the only ones to recognize his talent. Click here, or use the drop down menu under the Features tab to access Len’s pictures, and the pages of our previous three Featured Photographers.
Remember to click on each image to view larger versions.
The September 2013 issue of the BCFO newsletter, BC Birding, is now available in the Members Area where you can read the copy online, or download the issue to read at your leisure. Inside you’ll find a wide range of topics including fascinating articles about birds, the AGM, trip reports, rare bird reports, and lots more.
UPDATE : SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
The temporary closure is no longer in effect. Iona is now open to birders as per usual.
Long-billed Dowitchers
The following In press paper from British Columbia Birds is now available on the BCFO Member’s area of the web site:
Peregrine Falcon hunting from cruise ships.
Bruce Whittington