Birding Section
Centre photo by John and Sheila Linn. Left and Right photos by Ed Dubois.
The program and activities of the Birding Section of Nature Vancouver are organized by an elected committee of up to eight members. The members of the 2021 committee are (alphabetical by last name):
Angela Bond, Colin Clasen, Harvey Dueck, Liron Gertsman, Jude Grass (past Chair), Al McKenzie, Tom Plath and Neill Vanhinsberg.
Birders' Night
Evening programs of the Birding Section start with introductions and items of general interest. The main presentation begins after a short break for light refreshments. These programs are open to the public, and members are encouraged to invite their friends. For more information and suggestions for future Birders’ Night presentations, please contact Colin Clasen.
- WHEN: First Thursday of each month from September to May at 7:30 p.m.
- WHERE: Parish Hall of St. Mary’s Anglican Church (Kerrisdale – 2490 West 37th Avenue at Larch Street), Vancouver.
Upcoming Birders' Night Presentations
MOTUS WILDLIFE TRACKING SYSTEM IN FRASER RIVER ESTUARY
Thursday, March 04, 2021.
For details please click HERE.
LONG-BILLED CURLEW RESEARCH IN BC
Thursday, April 01, 2021
For details please click HERE.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Birders’ Night presentations are now held online via Zoom Video Conferencing. On the Monday preceding the event, the Zoom link to join the talk is published in the weekly Nature Vancouver e-News. Non-members are welcome and should Email denis@NatureVancouver.ca well in advance to register for the link.
See all the scheduled programs and field trips on the Events Calendar from the link below.
Bird Surveys
Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count is the oldest and longest running Citizen Science Project in the Western Hemisphere that started in 1900. Members of Nature Vancouver, organize and participate in this count every year. More information and reports of previous counts are available from the link below.
Publications
THE BIRDER'S GUIDE TO VANCOUVER
Now expanded with all-new colour maps and more than 100 additional colour photographs, this guide explores 33 local birding areas that attract significant numbers of species throughout the year. Each area has a description, brand new walking map and information on the seasonal variations in species. Driving directions are also included.
This guide can be purchased at a Nature Vancouver Birders’ Night, online from Harbour Publishing or Amazon.ca, or from retailers such as Wild Birds Unlimited, Backyard Bird Centre and Chapters.
Seasonal Check List - Birds of Greater Vancouver
Enjoy this free guide and checklist for birding in the Greater Vancouver area. Area covered: Greater Vancouver from the International Boundary (including Point Roberts, WA) North to 49°. 35′ N West to the eastern shoreline of Howe Sound (including Bowen Island) and to the middle of the Strait of Georgia. East to 122° 33′ W (260th St. in Langley and Maple Ridge) including all of Golden Ears Provincial Park. There is also an alternate version, with more species per page.
Where to go Birding
Wondering where to find birds in the Vancouver area? Check out our list of VANCOUVER AREA BIRDING SITES and the ebird HOTSPOTS for Metro Vancouver area. For access to Iona Island lagoons, please register with Tom Plath by EMAIL.
