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2011 Squamish River Important Bird Area (IBA) Report - Chris Dale

2011 Squamish River IBA Report ~ Chris Dale

Concerns in the Squamish IBA this year are the same as for the last few years. The number of people using the Squamish Estuary for recreation is putting more pressure on the area. The number of wind-surfers, dog walkers and illegal campers along the Squamish River dike has increased the the traffic through the estuary section of the IBA. Most dog walkers are respectful and are aware that the area is a wildlife management area but some insist on not only letting, but encouraging their dogs to run off-leash and chase birds.

Birders January News

Happy new year to all birds and birders!

1) January 2012 Estuary Count
2) Squamish Birders’ Website
3) Dec., 2011 Bird Count Summary
4) Recent Sightings

Estuary Bird Count - March 11.2012

03/11/2012 8:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Estuary Bird Count - Feb. 12, 2012

02/12/2012 8:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Estuary Bird Count - Jan 15. 2012

01/15/2012 8:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Squamish Birders Sept news

Labour Day Greetings to all birders:

1) Squamish Estuary Sept. Count
2) Great Shore Clean-Up
3) Recent Sightings

July Bird Count

Subject: SES Monthly Bird Count – July 10, 2011
Canada Day Weekend Greetings to all birders!

1) Our Squamish Estuary Monthly Bird Count will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at 7:00 a.m. We will meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub where we will form four groups to go out and cover the whole estuary. Anyone is welcome to join us for this fun and educational activity, which lasts a little over four hours. We will meet back at the Brew Pub at about noon to bring in our tallies, and to share lunch together. (Lunch is optional.) New birders are always welcome.

May Estuary Walk

05/15/2011 1:00 pm
Canada/Pacific

We are heading out into the Estuary again. We would like to invite those who joined us on the Blue Heron Trail walks, as well as all you first timers, to come and explore the Woodpecker Trail with us. These are casual, relaxed walks, focused on enjoying the Estuary and sharing observations and experiences. See you on the trail.

When: Sunday, May 15th 1:00 pm (aprox 1 ½ – 2 hrs)
Where: Woodpecker Trail.
Directions: Turn onto the Spit Road off Government Road

Estuary Count Reports March and April 2011

Subject: SES Monthly Bird Count – May 8, 2011
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 10:53:54 -0700

Spring greetings to all birders…

1) The Squamish Estuary Monthly Bird Count will be held on Sunday, May 8, meeting at 7:00 a.m. at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub. There, we will form four groups to go out and cover the whole estuary. We will meet back at the Brew Pub at around noon to bring in our results, share lunch together (lunch is optional), and to talk about all the great sightings of the morning! Birders of all levels are invited to join us on this great Mother’s Day activity.

Estuary Bird Count - Dec. 2011

12/04/2011 8:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Date: December 4th, Sunday,
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Estuary Bird Count - November 2011

11/13/2011 8:02 am
Canada/Pacific

1) Squamish Estuary Monthly Bird Count
2) Recent Sightings in the Estuary

Estuary Bird Count

10/16/2011 8:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Date: October 16th, Sunday,
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Estuary Bird Count - September 2011

09/11/2011 7:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Date: September 11th, Sunday,
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Estuary Bird Count - August 2011

08/14/2011 7:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Date: August 14th, Sunday,
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

Estuary Bird Count - July 2011

07/10/2011 7:00 am
Canada/Pacific

Date: July 10th, Sunday,
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub, at the end of Cleveland Ave, in Squamish.
There, we will form four groups to go out and count every feathered creature we can hear or see in the Squamish Estuary. Novice birders are welcome to join us in this fun and educational endeavor. We will meet up again after the count at about 12:30 to share our results, and for optional lunch together.

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