Sunday, September 17, 2023

RBA: BLACK PHOEBE in Delta - Sept 15-Dec 7

At 9:40am on Sept 15-2023, Alison Evely found an immature Black Phoebe flycatching at the north end of the centre dyke at Reifel Bird Sanctuary. 

On Sept 17th, the bird was last seen from the inner grassy trail, in the slough between the porta potty and the viewing platform on the north dyke. It has been viewed by multiple observers.

Map to location HERE

On Sept 20th the bird was located in Fuller’s Slough as viewed from the blind at the end of the E Dyke HERE

The bird continued HERE on Sept 24th. 

On Oct 15th-21st, 2023; the bird was last seen on the inner grassy trail in the slough near to the east dyke.

Map to location HERE

On Oct 22nd the bird was relocated on the east dyke HERE

On Nov 12 to 23-2023, the bird continued by the warming hut near the entrance/gift shop HERE.

On Dec 7, 2023, the bird continued near the Reifel washrooms/entrance.

There is an 8$ admission for adults and they are closed on Mondays. Reifel is open 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Entrance is by reservation booking only, which can be made at their website HERE.

Reifel Bird Sanctuary is located at 5191 Robertson Rd in Ladner.

This is the 45th record for BC. 

Black Phoebe in Delta - Photo: Jim Martin

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