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
From the: THE LOG FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 Invasive Interruptus By Marilyn Lambert, ER Warden Oak Bay Islands Volunteer Warden, Oak Bay Island Ecological Reserve How would you like to spend a day on a lovely little island in the Salish Sea?” That was the question I posed to a small group
Each year since 1997, Lester Pearson College has facilitated the Christmas Bird Count at Race Rocks . This year we established a new record for the distribution of the Boreal Owl in British Columbia. Below is the account of the event from the Race Rocks website. “December 28, 2014– Val George and myself were picked
Ecological Reserve #76, Fraser River Islands – December 7, 2014 By Ecological Reserve Wardens Bill and Bev Ramey Sunshine, 8 to 10o C, some high thin clouds, cold breeze mid-day blowing downriver. Water level at Mission: 1.8 m to 0.8 m Water level at Hope: 3.8 m Arrive islands 10:30 am; Leave islands 3:40 pm.
Records combined 1985-1992 (Anthea Farr, Dan Rempel, and assisted by Ray Gurr), and 2004-Dec 2014 (Bill and Bev Ramey) NOTE: to date observations have not been made in Jan, Feb, or Jul. Birds Records combined 1985-1992 (Anthea Farr, Dan Rempel, and assisted by Ray Gurr), and 2004-Dec 2014 (Bill and Bev Ramey) NOTE: to date
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.
These references are included on the Metchosinmarine website In addition, these tagged posts detail the risk to Race Rocks and other Marine Ecological reserves on southern Vancouver Island: On this page we profile Marine Vessel Traffic Images which show how close they are to the Animals of Race Rocks
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;
Steve Shultz, the new volunteer warden for Chilliwack River ER #98 sent this report to BC Parks. Visit :June 1, 2014 —Visit Time: June 1, 2014 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Purpose: As this is my first year as the warden for this reserve, I wanted to do a “baseline” condition report for this reserve. I
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
This report was submitted by Bill and Bev Ramey who were accompanied by Kurtis Hayne and Heather Ulmer. ER #76 – April 12, 2014 Sunshine, 17 degrees C, moderate wind picked up around 1pm, but then died down by late afternoon. Water level at Mission: 0.3 metre to 1.4 metre Water level at Hope: 3.7
Laurie Rockwell reports on his visit to the Trout Creek ER today. It was a wonderful spring morning: 10c at 8:00 AM, some overcast, blue sky, some sun and brisk wind at times. I saw or heard 12 species of birds including White-breasted, Pygmy and Red-breasted Nuthatches, an infrequently seen Downy Woodpecker, 2 Violet-green Swallows
Laurie Rockwell sent this report: I was excited to get back in the reserve for the first time since last November! In 1.20 hours,however, I saw: • more snow than I can ever recall in March;usually the reserves primarily south facing slopes are void of snow,except for small patches. Yesterday 2/3 of the reserve was covered
The Friends of Ecological Reserves Board is submitting an application to Participate as an Intervenor in the National Energy Board Public Hearings for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans- Mountain Expansion Project. The project would expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system located between Edmonton AB, and Burnaby, BC, resulting in 987 km of new pipeline,