I’ve had a busy week, and my post for last weekends’ monitoring been delayed. There’s a lot happening, so let’s begin.
Pyramid Nest
One of the chicks at Pyramid Nest was busy testing out its wings.
Pyramid Nest
And here’s the two siblings at Pyramid Nest.
Square Nest
Last week, I was beginning to think this nest might fail. I should know better than to underestimate gulls – there are three young chicks this week, only a few days old.
Beach Ave Nest
Here we can finally see three chicks at the Beach Ave Nest.
Clipper Nest #2
The three chicks at Clipper Nest #2 are growing up quickly.
Clipper Nest #1
…and here’s the three at Clipper Nest #1 with the ever popular cinder blocks in the background.
Burrard Nest #4
Here’s two chicks at Burrard Nest #4 – previously I had seen three. Perhaps the third is hidden in the corner… but this was the day after our yearly fireworks celebration that takes place in English Bay, right beside these nests. I won’t rail on about fireworks again here, but I’ll link you to last year’s rant.
Crossfit Nest
The three chicks at Crossfit Nest showing their age, definitely the oldest chicks in the survey.
Fountain Nest
Here are the two chicks at Fountain Nest.
Cambie Nest
Here’s one of the chicks at Cambie Nest. You can see it’s dirty gray juvenile feathers coming in, replacing its’ down.
Cambie Nest
I was concerned because I only saw one chick on top of the chimney… after some searching, I finally found the second on the roof proper, beside the chimney in the shade.
Klondike Nest
I haven’t seen any chicks here yet, but this is a known nest location from previous seasons. I’m certain there is a nest here again this year, as this adult is extremely alert as soon as I come close to the building. I suspect we’ll see some chicks here in the next week or two.
QGIS Map
As always, find the updated QGIS Map here.