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Salmon release events on at local creeks

It's spring, and that means it's time to let tiny fish loose in local waterways to boost salmon populations.


 

Salmon release events on at local creeks

It's spring, and that means it's time to let tiny fish loose in local waterways to boost salmon populations.


 
Langley photographer John Gordon

Journalist discovering birds

A Lower Mainland photo-journalist found himself semi-retired about two years ago, and said the unexpected circumstances have given him time to explore his own community, his province, and even the country of Canada like he's never been able to before.


 

Green guide

Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new. Offered by the North Shore Recycling Program on behalf of all three North Shore municipalities. Book appointments at coaching.northshorerecycling. ca or 604-984-9730.


 

VARC plans birding workshops

Are you interested in learning more about birds and birding?


 

Dix already in campaign mode

B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix made a pre-campaign stop in South Delta last Saturday.


 

Finches flock to city

Last year was the year of the finch for local birdwatchers conducting the annual Christmas Bird Count.


 
Local birder George Clulow

Bird lovers flock to city park

Birders are aflutter about the presence of a rarely seen bird and are flocking to New Westminster to take a look.


 
Birders gather in Queen's Park

Rare bird draws tourists to Queen's Park

Birders from near and far are able to cross an item off their bucket list after viewing a wee bird that lost its way.


 

Fraser Health declares flu outbreak a health hazard

With the flu season hitting especially hard this winter, Fraser Health has declared the current influenza strain a health hazard under the Public Health Act.


 
Birders

Birders flock to park to see rare bluetail

Birders are aflutter about the presence of a rarely seen bird and are flocking to Queen's Park to take a look.


 
Short-eared owls

Waterfowl plumage captivates

IT HAS OFTEN BEEN SAID THAT FOR NATURE SEEKERS, EACH MONTH, EACH WEEK AND EACH DAY HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL REWARDS - AND WINTER IS NO EXCEPTION.


 

Fewer birds, more species

Dozens of birdwatchers counted more than 100 different bird species in the Chilliwack area last month during the 113th Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC).


 

Locals set to wing it with national count

It looks like Ladner may once again finish tops in Canada in the annual Christmas Bird Count.


 
Jude Grass

Ladner Bird Count likely tops again

It looks like Ladner may once again finish tops in Canada in the annual Christmas Bird Count.


 
Jude Grass

Christmas Bird Count in need of volunteers

The Ladner Christmas Bird Count needs volunteers to take part in this weekend's annual tradition.


 
Food and weather are the biggest concerns

Spotting winter birds

IT was a glorious sight to see the North Shore Mountains sparking with a cloak of snow recently.


 
A “big sit”

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Maplewood

Every summer at Maplewood Conservation Area, the Wild Bird Trust holds a big-sit event.


 
Alouette Field Naturalists

Naturalists counting more than just crows

Counting birds sounds like somewhat of a futile task, but according to Duanne Vandenberg of the Alouette Field Naturalists, it's quite rewarding.