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August 29, 2016. OK, it’s not an exact translation, but “Towers of Pain” is perhaps a more fitting moniker than the actual name: Torres del Paine. Torres del Paine, Chile’s most visited national park, is accessed from the touristy, yet quaint, town of Puerto … Continue reading →. December 20, 2015. Is it just me (or the marketing departments of Disney/Lucasfilm) or does the shape of a Redwing head when seen head-on look remarkably like Darth Vader’s mask? December 19, 2015. August 1, 2013. Recently there...

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For Sale | Volant B.C.

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The following books are currently for sale. They can be picked up, or delivery arranged, in the Victoria area. Potential for delivery elsewhere on Vancouver Island. Shipping can be arranged. Please contact volantbc AT gmail DOT com if interested in any of these titles. Thank you! Helm dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. James A. Jobling. Reprinted with Corrections 2011. Book in excellent condition. Dust jacket has a few marks, including a small tear (see picture). $35. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. You ar...

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The Charm of Birds | Volant B.C.

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Citrine Wagtail Alternate Location. Oh, Canada →. The Charm of Birds. January 13, 2013. Recently there has been a video. Making its way around the birding listserves. In it, a clip from the movie. But the first to my knowledge to add a birding slant. The video already has a whopping 2500 views, about as viral as a birding video clip ever gets. The second noteworthy thing is the author himself. It is clear that he found peace in birds, but why has he not had more time for birds in his life? This is where ...

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Oh, Canada | Volant B.C.

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The Charm of Birds. Seeing Redwing →. August 1, 2013. Branta canadensis, ironically from Audubon’s “Birds of America”. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. While these few animals have “Canada” as part of their common name, many more include it in their scientific name with the specific epithet of. This comes from the words Canada, and the latin suffix ensis , meaning of, or from, a place. Thus the scientific name for the Canada Goose, Branta canadensis. And the Yellow-green Grosbeak ( Caryothraustes canadensis.

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Volant B.C. | Reaching new heights. | Page 2

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Newer posts →. August 14, 2011. What’s the Teal-io. July 27, 2011. Every once in a while in birding, something completely surprises you. Sometimes it’s an assumption that you’ve always had, that you suddenly realize is completely false. Sometimes it’s an epiphany about some field mark – maybe one that every other birder knows, that has somehow slipped past you for all this time. The surprisingly large Limpkin. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. From Eurasian Teal (. As two distinct species. There was much rum...

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A Whooping Success | Volant B.C.

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Can I get a Whoop Whoop? January 2, 2012. So with that I “borrowed” our friends’ vehicle, and sped down the prairie. Maybe they got the weather forecast and high-tailed it before the storm hit? These are truly one of North America’s most iconic species, and I was thrilled to pick them up on “home” turf as they are one of very few Canadian breeding-endemic species; at least as far as the current wild population goes. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Can I get a Whoop Whoop? October 22, 2015 at 06:24.

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Birding Tours | Volant B.C.

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Along the way, you’ll enjoy some amazing scenery and fantastic company. Based in Victoria, BC, I can guide you to the creatures you seek. I have over 16 years experience birding in British Columbia, as well as experience birding in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and South America. As a birder and ornithologist, I have dedicated myself to the study and enjoyment of the world’s birds. Prices are for the greater Victoria region, including Sidney, Saanich, Esquimalt, Metchosin, Langford and Sooke. Extra charges w...

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F.O.Y. | Volant B.C.

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Citrine Wagtail Alternate Location →. January 5, 2012. This entry was posted in birds. First of the year. Citrine Wagtail Alternate Location →. January 6, 2012 at 07:53. As an aside….are you allowed to count birds if you only hear them on a recording device that you put out? How about a recording device that you didn’t put out, but you’re the first one to listen to and interpret the recordings? January 6, 2012 at 09:34. How do you think it compares to having a qualified observer perform a point count?

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Citrine Wagtail Alternate Location | Volant B.C.

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The Charm of Birds →. Citrine Wagtail Alternate Location. December 31, 2012. Since mid-November a Citrine Wagtail has been reliably located in Courtenay, BC. For the most part it has been predictably located along the same stretch of road that it was originally located. Directions to that location, and a bit of history on the sighting, can be read at Jeremy Gatten’s blog here. This could be where the bird sometimes disappears to, and should be checked if the bird is not found at its original location&#46...