ER Warden Laurie Rockwell submitted this warden’s report on his latest monthly tour of the reserve near Summerland BC. cool at 9c at 7.30,some light wind under a sunny,clear sky. My tour was cut short by a sore leg. I saw or heard 15 bird species,most expected. I was delighted however to hear my first
Laurie Rockwell the ER Warden for Trout Creek ER has submitted this wardens report. due to a rainy morning I toured the reserve in the early afternoon. It reached 17c under a broken sky with periods of sunshine and a brisk wind on the ridges. There was no snow and the frost was out of
The Ecological Reserve Warden for Trout Creek ER #7 Laurie Rockwell reports on his visit to the Reserve on Nov.10. a cool 2c with a periodic wind,but a lot of warm sun. It was very quiet. The ground was frozen and there was light frost on the ground. I saw or heard 7 species of
Ecological Reserve Warden Laurie Rockwell sent this report for his visit to the Trout Creek ER on the 4th of October, 2015. cool at 6c with an off an on breeze,more vigorous on higher slopes,but warm sunshine at times felt good! I saw or heard 12 species of primarily forest birds birds,including all three nuthatches.
On August 10, 2015, The Ecological Reserve Laurie Rockwell made his monthly visit to the Ecological Reserve and has sent this report. It was 19c with a periodic breeze under an overcast sky; it was very quiet and very dry,much more so than in past years at this time. I saw or heard 14 species
ER Warden Laurie Rockwell has submitted this monthly report. a very hot 24c at 5.30am with high cloud and forest fire smoke. four plants were in flower including only 3 Mariposa Lillies (Calochortus macrocarpus). Years ago,before Dalmatian Toadflax (Linaria genistifolia), took over their main growing area,many more could be found. 2 plants were in both
Warden’s Report by Laurie Rockwell I was in the reserve by 5am for my monthly tour,but by 6am it was already 18c with only a periodic,refreshing breeze. I saw or heard 17 species of birds including 5 blue-listed Gray Flycatchers (Empidonax wrightii) and 2 unexpected Evening Grosbeaks (Coccthraustes vepertinus) which seldom appear in the reserve.
Laurie Rockwell provided this warden’s report on April 5, 2015 • It was a cool 3c at 7.45 am with a light breeze at times, but full sunshine; a perfect outing. • I saw or heard 8 species of birds, mostly expected forest species, but no returning migrants. • most plants were in leaf, but
Laurie Rockwell provided this warden’s report for Trout Creek ER for March 2015. the first tour of the year was very quiet and mild at 5c with a periodic breeze and some sun breaking through the cloud cover. It was one of those rare years where there was no snow anywhere and no frost. I
From the: THE LOG FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 An Exemplary Ecological Reserve Warden By Garry Fletcher Since the Friends of Ecological Reserves (FER) started its new website at www.ecoreserves.bc.ca two years ago, the opportunity has been available for Ecological Reserve (ER) Wardens to submit wardens’ reports and field notes. These reports and
Laurie Rockwell, the Ecological reserve Warden for Trout Creek ER #7 submitted this report to BC Parks. –my last tour for the year was a treat for November: 8c, minimal wind, periodic blue skies and no snow. –I saw or heard 6 species of expected resident forest birds. No migrating geese or cranes flew overhead.
Ecological Reserve Warden Laurie Rockwell reports on his trip to his reserve: ◦ it was an absolutely superb fall day;15c at 8.30,a periodic light breeze, and sunshine flirting for prominence with wispy clouds. ◦ I saw of heard 15 species of birds that were for the most part active and vocal. I was delighted to
Ecological reserve Warden laurie Rockwell submitted this report ◦ I was in the reserve for 2 hours early this morning. At 15◦ c, sunny,very quiet and no wind it was a very peaceful experience. ◦ I saw or heard 16 species of birds including the seldom seen Hairy Woodpecker,American Kestrel and Steller’s Jay. I was
Laurie Rockwell, warden for the Ecological reserve reported: ◦ A mild early morning at 17c under and an overcast sky, with enough fire smoke in it to make the sun an orangy-yellow. Light to gusty breezes were periodic. The reserve was very dry. ◦ I saw or heard 13 species of birds,including Pygmy, White and
Laurie Rockwell, Ecological reserve Warden produced this report: very warm morning ; 20c at 6.30am with minimal wind,sun and clouds. I saw or heard 15 species of birds including our resident Pine Siskin (Cardeulis pinus) which has been as scarce in the local forest this summer as it was last winter. I was pleased to
Laurie Rockwell, Ecological reserve warden visited the Trout Creek Ecological reserve today with the intent of surveying the foot of the rock bluff on the east side. He writes, “ ◦ I had not spent concentrated time in this area and wanted to survey flora,fauna and the landscape.I went roughly NW from the gate for about 75-100m
Ecological Reserve Warden Laurie Rockwell has provided this report based on his most recent trip to Trout Creek ER # 7 on June 0, 2014. a magnificent early morning 3 hour hike ; 17c at 6:30, some periods of wind and a few scattered clouds. I saw or heard 18 species of birds, but no young;
Ecological reserve Warden Laurie Rockwell reported on his monthly tour of the TCER. ◦ I was in the reserve for 2.40 hours,plus travel to and from, under ideal conditions-10 degrees at 7am, little wind and sunshine. ◦ I saw or heard 15 species of birds including a calling Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium sp),a seldom seen or heard
Laurie Rockwell sent this most recent update for the Species List for Trout Creek E ological reserve. Scientific name Common name Type source Native/Nonnative comments Acer glabrum Douglas maple tree Rockwell N Achillea millefolium yarrow forb Larmour N Achnatherum nelsonii Columbia needlegrass grass Larmour N Agoseris glauca short-beaked agoseris forb Rockwell N Alyssum desertorum desert