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,
Warden’s Report by Charley and Mandy Vaughan Today, Sat Feb 2, 2013, Charley and I spent a couple of hours getting to know the reserve a little better. We focused on finding and hiking the trail to the NW corner of the reserve. The first point of note were the ATV tracks in the snow,
January 30 2014 – Baynes Island Ecological Reserve site visit report Jodie Krakowski, Warden A monitoring visit was organized to coincide with low water levels and the eagle season. We had a good turnout with dry overcast weather. Thanks so much to BC Parks: Kendra Wood, Senior Ranger and Katy Chambers, Area Supervisor, and Quest
This report was submitted by Kats and June Kitamura, ER Reserve Wardens who share the duties with ER Warden Joan Best
Warden’s report by Garry Fletcher: In the early morning hours of January 14, a new elephant seal pup was born at the Race Rocks Ecological reserve. This was the 5th pup born to a female called Bertha since January 2009. Ecoguardian on the island Alex Fletcher reported that it was born in the night, some
For other links to wardens reports for Race Rocks, go to the racerocks.ca site at: http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/the-race-rocks-ecological-reserve-warden/ and http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/category/er-warden-report/
Ecological Reserve warden’s Annual Report for 2013 Ecological Reserve name; #29, Tranquille. Report date; January 3, 2014 Warden’s name; Joan Best Number of volunteer hours logged; 37 Mileage; 360 Extent of Reserve visited; all the lower reaches and part-way up the cliff bases. Not yet the complete network of gullies. Entire fence checked. New species
On December 16, I accompanied a tour to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. On board was Todd Golumbia who, while working for Environment Canada out of Sidney, Vancouver Island, was involved with research on the Black Oystercatchers of the Salish Sea. (See research papers below) Today there were 31 Oystercatchers in their favourite roosting area in
Ecological Reserve Name; #29, Tranquille. Report Date; November 30, 2013 Warden’s name; Joan Best. Number of volunteer hours logged; 40 Mileage; 400 kilometres Extent of the Reserve visited; Not yet in its entirety. Initially, almost all of my time was spent on fence repair. After the Kitamuras became wardens, more exploration was carried out.
Ecological Reserve #29 Tranquille Warden’s Report 2012 Amanda Weber-Roy, the BC Parks Thompson Grasslands Area Supervisor, Thompson Cariboo Region forwarded his report. She notes “Please find attached the second 2012 report for the Tranquille ER. The Tranquille ER is blessed to have three ER Wardens who visit the ER at different times and conduct similar,
Monthly tour November 9 2013 by Warden Laurie Rockwell • I made this tour in the afternoon as I knew it would be warmer. It was mild afternoon hike at 5c,minimal wind,some sun and no snow. • The downside was seeing/hearing only 5 species of birds; all were expected forest birds,but I did see the
ER #76 – October 12, 2013 Warden Reprt by Bill and Bev Ramey Sunshine, 16 degrees, no wind Water level 1 to 2 metres at Mission; Hope gauge 4.8 metres Launch kayaks Nicomen Island at 10:00 am, return to car 6:30 pm Talked to fisherman at parking lot. He was there to fish coho and
Warden’s Report from Mandy Charley and I went to the reserve today and had a most pleasant surprise. After noticing a seeming increase in the number of ATV tracks leading into the reserve, we found the party areas generally clean and well kept. A few firepits on the beach, but not much to pick up.
Laurie Rockwell, the warden for Trout Creek Er sends this report of today’s visit. a very mild morning at 10c at 9.30, some wind only at the top and sunshine. It was very quiet,however. I saw or heard 9 species of birds including all 3 nuthatches: Pygmy ,White and Red-breasted. I found 15 Sulphur Cinquefoil
ER warden Garry Fletcher reports: I spent two days at Race Rocks relieving for the new Ecoguardian , Courtney Edwards . Two posts from the weekend are at : http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/?p=7991 for Sept 21 and http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/?p=8103 for Sept 22. This one contains a video of the sealions and a number of pictures. All wardens reports are
Warden Laurie Rockwell sent this report on his monthly visit: it was a marvelous morning,14c at 8.30,minimal wind and sun,but very quiet for the most part. I saw/heard a respectable 17 species of birds. The most notable was a Sharp-shinned Hawk, a bird I seldom see on the reserve. I either saw 2 or I