Monthly Archives: November 2023

I have visited the crow roost at Burnaby’s Still Creek Drive on many occasions. Each time I am astounded by the number of crows and the show they put on. With 10-15,000 crows descending on a few hectares of trees … Continue reading →

A crow found dead in the crow roost in Burnaby, BC in late October has tested positive with Avian Influenza according to Laurie Wilson, Wildlife Biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service in Delta, Further testing will be needed to assess … Continue reading →

Last weekend, I visited the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary south of Vancouver in search of American avocets that had been reported there over the past few months. Avocets are a treat to see because they are quite rare … Continue reading →

Readers often ask me how I go about writing. First off, I enjoy writing. I am intrigued how words can be assembled into sentences that evoke emotions. I like the flow of sentences too: how one idea sets up another, … Continue reading →

by Rob Butler (copyright) The deep dark forest is the denizen, Of a tiny brown bird called a Pacific wren, It hides out of sight belting out its refrain,  Over and over and over again. I listened intently to the song … Continue reading →

A few nights ago, the Dave Dunnett Theatre in Victoria was buzzing with hundreds of people. I was honoured to be the guest speaker at a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary. The topic … Continue reading →