Have a notebook in your pack to jot down advice from other birders or to note a great spot for seeing a particular species. Checklists are useful, especially if there's a 'vagrant,' or a rare bird, that can be spotted near you. It can help you identify whether you're looking at a palm warbler or a yellow warbler, and offer additional tips for birding success. This is the 31st record for the province of BC. The bird was photographed and viewed by other birders present. You'll need sunscreen, a hat and water-resistant footwear. It's time to get out there and find your 'spark bird!". Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. Rare Bird Alert: Trailer. And wharfs or harbours are great places to see wading and shorebirds. Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. Comments are welcome while open. Rare Bird Alert is not just a documentary for avid birders, but for everyone with a love of nature — and human nature — too. She viewed the bird close up through her binoculars and although was not able to get a photo described the bird well. Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. Members can be a great source of info and inspiration, from help identifying species to where you can find the latest "mega-tick," a very rare bird. The homeowner has graciously scattered seed to enable viewing, as the bird frequently feeds from the ground with House Sparrows. She was able to take photos with her iPhone and did note an orange hue to the bill. "Once you begin birding, you fall in love with it," says Riss. There's a lot of lingo when it comes to birdwatching. "Once you begin birding you fall in love with it. Michelle Hamilton was also able to view the bird. Rare Bird Alert (Saturday, CBC, 8 p.m. on Docs POV) is a charming, restorative look at birding. Avoid birding alone and bring a friend, pack food and water for your day and always have your cell phone charged. Please do not trespass on the farmer's field when searching for this bird. She last saw the bird moving south down a hedgerow. Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. And don't forget to pack some bug spray! Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. On your walks around your neighbourhood, keep an eye out for any and all birds so you become familiar with the species that live in your area. At 1pm on October 14-2020, Tom Plath found a Black Phoebe at Brunswick Point. *As per current Public Health directives due to COVID-19 - Please remain 2 metres apart when viewing this bird. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Email the RBA for contact details. Some of the best birding happens early in the morning and it's important to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors. Here's our definitive guide to the birding buzz words you need to know in the field. On October 13-17th-2020, Doe Gregoire had an immature female type Chestnut-sided Warbler visiting her yard in Cawston. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. At 10:55am on September 28, 2020, Donna Ross found a Black Phoebe sitting on a fence on the Willow Way Trail at Maber Flats. The bird was not relocated on Oct 15th, despite multiple observers looking. Avoid stressing birds or exposing them to danger. **As per current Public Health directives due to COVID-19 - Please remain 2 metres apart when viewing this bird. The home is not open to the public and the bird has not been seen since Oct 17th. Areas like local cemeteries — a large, quiet space where human activity is lower — offer space for birds to gather. The BC Public Health directives can be found HERE***eBird's statement on how to bird mindfully during the pandemic can be viewed HERE.**. Birdwatching is soaring in popularity. The bird was viewed for 45 mins by a few observers. Try starting your bird watching close to home at a backyard feeder. There are over 10,000 bird species in the world and, while they don't all visit your neck of the woods, there are a lot of common species that can be tough to identify due to similarities in size and colourings. The BC Public Health directives can be found, RBA: CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER in Cawston - Oct 13-17th, RBA: CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER in Kelowna - Oct 15th, RBA: CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER in Ucluelet - Oct 1-2nd, RBA: BLACK PHOEBE near Brentwood Bay - Sept 28-29th, RBA: RED-LEGGED KITTIWAKE in Deep Bay - Sept 27th, RBA: NAZCA/MASKED BOOBY near Galiano Island - Sept 27th, RBA: INDIGO BUNTING in Saanich - Sept 24-30th, RBA: ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER in Delta - Sept 22-Oct 19th, Vancouver and Area, Fraser Valley and Sea to Sky, The Birds of Vancouver Island's West Coast by Adrian Dorst, Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl by Richard Crossley, Stokes Field Guide to The Birds of North America, Birdfinding in British Columbia by Richard and Russell Cannings, Kingbird Highway: The Biggest Year in the Life of an Extreme Birder by Kenn Kaufman, Silence of the Songbirds by Bridget Stutchbury, Chestnut-sided Warbler in Cawston - Photos: Doe Gregoire, Chestnut-sided Warbler in Kelowna - Photo: Michael Force, Black Phoebe in Delta - Photo: Ken Arnold, Chestnut-sided Warbler in Ucluelet - Photo: Ian Cruickshank, Red-legged Kittiwake in Deep Bay - Photos: Mark Wynja, Probable Nazca Booby near Galiano Island - Photo: Jada Cavanaugh, Indigo Bunting in Saanich - Photos: Ann Nightingale, Ash-throated Flycatcher in Delta - Photo: Grant Edwards, Ash-throated Flycatcher in Delta - Photo: James MacKenzie. The BC Public Health directives can be found HERE*, **eBird's statement on how to bird mindfully during the pandemic can be viewed HERE.*. The BC Public Health directives can be found HERE*. *Please only look for the bird from the road.*. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. And when you care about something, you take care of it." This may very well be the same bird first seen near 64th St in Delta. Birders are asked not to trespass and please do not block driveways. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. The BC Public Health directives can be found HERE*, © BC RARE BIRD ALERT - DO NOT USE IMAGES WITHOUT PERMISSION . **eBird's statement on how to bird mindfully during the pandemic can be viewed HERE.**. Birders of all skills and ages join forces to count as many birds as they can. From 'lifers' to 'twitchers', the language can be confusing. The bird flew around the boat once and then flew SE. Some birders opt for a spotting scope;  a miniature telescope on legs. Get a field guide for your area or a birding app on your smartphone. At 12pm on Oct 15-2020, Michael Force found an immature Chestnut-sided Warbler in his yard on Nassau Crescent in the Glenmore area. The bird was foraging in the ditch between the woodlot and the first bench at Brunswick Point. In Rare Bird Alert, a documentary from CBC Docs POV, we follow avid birder and punk rocker, Paul Riss, as he travels across North America to meet other 'unlikely birders' — … The bird was last seen on Sept 30th and was been viewed by multiple observers. **As per current Public Health directives due to COVID-19 - Please remain 2 metres apart when viewing this bird. The BC Public Health directives can be found HERE***eBird's statement on how to bird mindfully during the pandemic can be viewed HERE.**. If the bill was indeed orange it would make it a Nazca Booby. For the technologically advanced, the eBird app on your smartphone is a handy way to keep track of all the birds you spot and find out what others are seeing near you. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Landfills are great places to spot raptors and other birds who enjoy snacking on our leftovers. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. Check out some other bird photography tips. At 1 pm the bird flew west and high over the mountains and they watched it fly for ten mins out of sight. One expert tip — take a close-up picture of that special bird through a spotting scope! An immature male Indigo Bunting has been coming to a feeder at Brian Crossley's home since Sept 24-2020 at the corner of Laval Ave and Bear St in Saanich. Here's what you need, and need to know, to get out there and start spotting species in your own backyard. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. While it's a treat to witness what nature has to offer, it's important to follow guidelines like these from the American Birding Association to minimize your impact. The bird was flying west 50 m off shore in a small flock of Bonaparte's Gulls and was viewed by at least 2 other observers. A good set of peepers can only get you so far. In Rare Bird Alert, a documentary from CBC Docs POV, we follow avid birder and punk rocker, Paul Riss, as he travels across North America to meet other 'unlikely birders' — some who have been doing it for decades, some who are just starting out. Please follow all public health directives (including not birding in groups) during this pandemic. Joining a local birding or naturalist club to meet others and pick up some knowledge and pro tips from experienced birders. The bird was not relocated despite multiple observers looking. Current photos unfortunately do not confirm this. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. At 3:15pm on Sept 22, 2020 - Grant Edwards found and photographed an Ash-throated Flycatcher at Brunswick Point. **As per current Public Health directives due to COVID-19 - Please remain 2 metres apart when viewing this bird. There's lots of terms that birders use to discuss their passion. A small camera can help you keep track of locations, but also lets you take beautiful shots of the birds you're seeing. This is the second confirmed record for BC. All the tips and tricks to become a better birder, Birding for beginners: What you need and need to know, Why punk music and birdwatching belong together. Be cautious around nesting colonies and feeding sites. A checklist of all the birds found in your area will tell you what you should keep an eye out for — a bit like a scavenger hunt.