The Christmas Bird Count is set for next Tuesday. Here's the word from our man about bird-town, John Tschopp: The many birds in our yard tell me, that the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is not far off. This year's count will take place on Dec. 15, a Tuesday. We will meet at Grimm's Deli, next … Continue reading Snow, rain or shine, on December 15, we count birds.
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Sighted: Blue Grouse
The blue grouse (dendrapagus) breeds at the edge of conifer forests in high and mid mountain areas. One of BC's legendary upland game birds, the male blue grouse has a "ventriloquisitic courtship call" that can be heard for miles. BC has over 50% of the world's population of blue grouse. For most of the year … Continue reading Sighted: Blue Grouse