At 4:35pm on Oct 24-2022, Ian Cruickshank found a (presumed due to location) Asian subspecies of Eurasian Skylark (in the pekinensis group) in Ucluelet.
The bird was flushed at a distance of 30-40m from the grass field at the end of the spit. He recorded the bird calling and got some video of the bird in flight. He watched it circle a few times and then watched it drop down into the grass where he lost it but presumed it was still there.
Map to location HERE
On October 25th-2022, Sam and Craig Cameron saw 2 birds at the site.
On Oct 28th-2022, Ian Cruickshank also confirmed he viewed 2 birds at the same location. Adrian Dorst was able to photograph both birds as well.
**The birds were last seen in the same location on Oct 31st. They were not relocated on Nov 4-2022.**
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2 Eurasian Skylarks in Ucluelet - Photos: Adrian Dorst |
A recording taken by Ian Cruickshank of one of the birds can be heard below: