Sunday, August 31, 2025

RBA: BLACK PHOEBE in Delta - Aug 31st

At 2:15pm on Aug 31-2025, Ilya Povalyaev found a Black Phoebe at the foot of 104th St at Boundary Bay. The bird was flycatching from birch trees in the private yard off the dyke entrance. 

Map to location HERE

This is the 62nd record for BC.

The bird flew after ten mins and has not been relocated.

Black Phoebe in Delta - Photo: Ilya Povalyaev

Saturday, August 30, 2025

RBA: ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER in Victoria - August 30-Sept 1st

At 8:30am on August 30-2025, Nathan Hentze found an Ash-throated Flycatcher at Cuthbert Holmes Park in Victoria.

Map to location HERE and HERE

The bird continues in the same locations on Sept 1st and has been viewed by multiple observers.

Ash-throated Flycatcher in Victoria - Photos: Les Peterson


Tuesday, August 26, 2025

RBA: BLACK PHOEBE in North Vancouver - August 26th

At 10 am on August 26-2025, Sue Flecker found a Black Phoebe at the east salt marsh at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver.

Map to location HERE

The bird was last seen at 11 am and was viewed by multiple observers.

This is the 61st record for BC.

Black Phoebe in North Vancouver - Photos: Sue Flecker

Friday, August 22, 2025

RBA: BLACK PHOEBE in Metchosin - Aug 22nd

At 8:08 am on August 22-2025, Gaelin Armstrong spotted a Black Phoebe on a boat dock at Rocky Point Bird Observatory in Metchosin.

There is no public access to this site.

This is the 60th record for BC.

Monday, August 18, 2025

RBA: BLACK PHOEBE in Pitt Meadows - August 18th

At 7:30 am on August 18th, Neill Vanhinsberg found a Black Phoebe at Sturgeon Slough. The bird stayed briefly until 8:15 am, before disappearing.

Map to location HERE

The bird has not been relocated.

This is the 59th record for BC.

Black Phoebe in Pitt Meadows - Photos: Neill Vanhinsberg