The following In press paper from British Columbia Birds is now available on the BCFO Members area of the web site:
Nelson, R. W. Progressively earlier breeding of Peregrine Falcons on Langara Island, British Columbia.
eBird search
BCFO member, Ben Keen, has released a script, which ties in with eBird.org and allows you to search entire regions to see what hotspots have had reported sightings within a given timeframe. Mobile support and other features will be added shortly.
You can give it a try at eBird search.
BC Birding – March 2013 issue
The March 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.
Flathead Bioblitz – Expert Birders/Ornithologists Needed
The 2nd Annual Flathead BioBlitz Expedition, June 21st to 28th 2013, is looking for expert birders/field ornithologists to expand its coverage of the Flathead Valley’s avifauna during this year’s bioblitz.
Photo: Jaime Rojo
You get to bird the spectacular Flathead Valley, and help protect a vital link in the Yellowstone to Yukon wildlife corridor.
Photo: Jaime Rojo
Interested in supporting this effort of the Sierra Club of BC?
Please contact:
Galen Armstrong
Outreach Coordinator
Sierra Club BC
galen@sierraclub.bc.ca
P: 250–386-5255 ext. 243
www.flathead.ca <http://www.flathead.ca>
And join the Flathead Team.
Photo: Jaime Rojo
Announcing 2013 Two-Day Field Trips!
Four more great trips this year. Be sure not to miss out. Check under Tours and Trips above, or click on the link here.
NOTE: Revised dates for Kelowna Trip – now April 21, 22.
Brant Festival a GO, Big-Day Birding Contest NO GO
The annual Brant Wildlife Festival is is filled with activities this year, but we’re sorry to note that the traditional Big-Day Birding Competition will not take place this year.
There are, however, still lots of birds to see of course, and many activities for the family. Check them out at Brant Wildlife Festival
