Heads up! April 4th 👉 #VictoriaBC & area folks! Fun #Spring #MigratoryBirds #birding event!

Come out & enjoy a lovely outdoors community connecting with nature event!
I'm going to be there with my Indigenous friend, Jada.

Migratory Magnificence : #Camas Meadow Medley.

Join #SNEMITIYE Dominque James & #SpecialBirdService for a springtime Camas Meadow Medley at #CattlePoint and #UplandsPark.

Early April marks one of the most vibrant seasonal shifts on southern Vancouver Island. Camas meadows begin to wake, early wildflowers emerge, and the sharp metallic buzz of Rufous Hummingbirds returns to the landscape.

These small but fierce migrants travel thousands of kilometres each year, arriving along the coast just as nectar sources begin to bloom. Their presence signals the true beginning of spring.

Together we will explore the Garry oak ecosystem and coastal meadows of Uplands Park, learning how to notice hummingbird behaviour, listen for territorial calls, and observe feeding patterns among early blossoms.

This is not a fast-paced checklist focused walk. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tune into the rhythms of spring migration.

Open to all who agree to abide by the Cormorant's Creed. No birding experience required.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/migratory-magnificence

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#NatureWalk #Birdwatching #BirdLovers #OakBay #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #CommunityEvent #NatureLovers #GarryOak #ecosystem #ecological #Meadows #Inclusive #BIPOCFriendly #Conservation #Stewardship #Wildlife #Avian #biodiversity

Migratory Magnificence: Camas Meadow Medley

Join SNEMITIYE Dominque James & Special Bird Service for a springtime Camas Meadow Medley at Cattle Point and Uplands Park.Early April marks one of the most vibrant seasonal shifts on southern Vancouver Island. Camas meadows begin to wake, early wildflowers emerge, and the sharp metallic buzz of Rufous Hummingbirds returns to the landscape.These small but fierce migrants travel thousands of kilometres each year, arriving along the coast just as nectar sources begin to bloom. Their presence signals the true beginning of spring.Together we will explore the Garry oak ecosystem and coastal meadows of Uplands Park, learning how to notice hummingbird behaviour, listen for territorial calls, and observe feeding patterns among early blossoms.This is not a fast-paced checklist focused walk. It’s an opportunity to slow down and tune into the rhythms of spring migration.Open to all who agree to abide by the Cormorant's Creed. No birding experience required.

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Some migratory birds arrive record-early in Finland – but may have to retreat if winter returns.

The cold first two months of the year have given way to a very early spring.

Some bird species have returned to Finland well ahead of schedule, but there’s still a risk of wintry conditions.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260320-some-migratory-birds-arrive-record-early-in-finland-but-may-have-to-retreat-if-winter-returns?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Finland #Birds #Nature #Weather #MigratoryBirds

Some migratory birds arrive record-early in Finland – but may have to retreat if winter returns.

The cold first two months of the year have given way to a very early spring. Some bird species have returned to Finland well ahead of schedule, but there’s still …

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Lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) from Shecllapata above Recuay.
Tringa flavipes de Shecllapata, sobre Recuay.
Foto: Lost City 2026
#Shorebirds #Waders #MigratoryBirds #WetlandBirds #PeruBirding

Even though it has a very wide range, this is the first time I have seen a pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos). It appears to be rare in Ancash, at least in the highlands.
Aunque tiene un rango de distribución muy amplio, esta es la primera vez que he visto un Calidris melanotos. Parece ser raro en Áncash, al menos en las zonas altoandinas.

Barrosacocha, Recuay, Ancash 2026
Foto: Lost City Birds
#BirdsOfPeru #AvesDelPeru #Ancash #Shorebirds #MigratoryBirds

Pointy wings are thought to help migratory birds fly efficiently, but which bones and feathers are responsible? Pegan et al. describe morphological variation that contributes to hand-wing index, a common proxy for wing shape.

Read now ahead of print!
https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/739176

#MigratoryBirds #HandWingIndex #AvianMobility

From graceful swans gliding over tranquil waters to vast flocks of migratory birds painting the sky, Thol Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat offers a rare glimpse into nature at its finest. A recognised Ramsar site, it remains a crucial haven for birds and a visual delight for wildlife enthusiasts. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/thol-bird-sanctuary-gujarat-migratory-birds-hwcvpy10?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TholBirdSanctuary #Gujarat #Tourism #MigratoryBirds #RamsarSite
Navi Mumbai’s iconic flamingos are arriving later than usual this season. Wildlife photographers and birdwatchers point to habitat loss, erratic rainfall and pollution as key reasons behind the delayed migration to Nerul’s wetlands.Navi Mumbai’s iconic flamingos are arriving later than usual this season. Wildlife photographers and birdwatchers point to habitat loss, erratic rainfall and pollution as key… https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/flamingos-nerul-birdwatchers-migratory-birds-gzgm4jdb?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Flamingos #NaviMumbai #NerulWetlands #MigratoryBirds #Birdwatching