Squamish Environment Society

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Labour Day Greetings to all birders:

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.