On December 28, Alex Grey made a trip up to see the Hooded Oriole in Port McNeill. While enjoying views of the oriole (yes, it's still around), he noticed a Dickcissel among the House Sparrows.
The Dickcissel can be tacked on to increasing list of interesting birds seen in this neighborhood since the Hooded Oriole was reported in early December. Last week, Christopher Stephens made the journey up for the oriole and had a Harris' Sparrow as a bonus. What will be the next rarity to show up in the same area? How long would it take a Painted Bunting to take the scenic route from Bowser to Port McNeill?
*Last seen on Feb 23rd, 2014.*
This is the 23rd record for BC.
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| Dickcissel seen in the same yard as the Hooded Oriole in Port McNeill on December 28 - amazing example of the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect! (Photo: Alex Gray) |
The Dickcissel can be tacked on to increasing list of interesting birds seen in this neighborhood since the Hooded Oriole was reported in early December. Last week, Christopher Stephens made the journey up for the oriole and had a Harris' Sparrow as a bonus. What will be the next rarity to show up in the same area? How long would it take a Painted Bunting to take the scenic route from Bowser to Port McNeill?
*Last seen on Feb 23rd, 2014.*
This is the 23rd record for BC.
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