Upcoming Bird Walk

Sunday, February 5th

8:30am

Roberts Creek Pier

Guest Leader: Russell Cannings

The walk will begin scoping from Roberts Creek and move towards Sechelt scanning Wilson Creek, Mission Point, Sechelt Marsh etc.


All are welcome.

Russ is one of BC's top birders brought to the lime light through his 2010 BC Big Year http://bcbigyear.blogspot.com/ , which delighted BC birders and brought fresh energy to birding in BC. And YES, he broke the record and saw the most species in BC in one year! Since then Russ has headed the BC Bird Alert http://bcbirdalert.blogspot.com/ showcasing rarities around BC showing that one region's usual is another region's rarity—our province is just that spectacular! Russ is completing work on a bird finding guide to BC, works as a field biologist, and leads naturalist tours. 

February's Meeting

Mountaineering on the Sunshine Coast

Presented by Peter Feichtner

Peter Feichtner will give an illustrated talk on mountain hiking on the Sunshine Coast with emphasis on a hike from the mouth of Sechelt Creek, near the northern end of Salmon Inlet, to a ridge above Sechelt Lake and following it to Mt. Sedgwick (Above the now closed Woodfibre Mill in Howe Sound).

Peter was raised in the Bavarian Alps and arrived in B.C. in 1965. He has lived in Gibsons since 1971. He worked in pulp mill maintenance, specializing in ceramic tile replacement in reaction towers. After retiring in 1998, he now enjoys mountaineering, vegetable gardening and fishing.

Friday, 3rd February 2012

7:30 PM

Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt (at Trail & Medusa)

River Otter in Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay resident Rand Rudland submits this photograph of a River Otter enjoying fish and crab. Another recent sightings includes an otter feeding from a fish pond in Gibsons! 

January's Meeting

Turtles, Frogs, Toads and Snakes on the Sunshine Coast.

Presented by Michelle Evelyn

Friday, 6th January 2012

7:30 PM

Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt (at Trail & Medusa)

Michelle Evelyn will give an illustrated talk on the endangered Western Painted Turtle. The presentation is an update on the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project’s efforts to enhance the turtle’s habitat so that it can sustain its numbers. Michelle will cover also, some fascinating information on several other local frog, toad and snakes species that are at risk also.  This information will allow the public to know how they can help these endangered wildlife species.

Michelle Evelyn obtained a BSc (honours) in Zoology and Ecology from UBC and an MSc and PhD in Conservation Biology from Stanford University. She is a Research Affiliate with the UBC Biodiversity Research Centre, a Registered Professional Biologist, a member of the Western Painted Turtle Recovery Team and a Program Developer for the Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre.  For the past five years, together with her husband, David Stiles, Michelle has led the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project.

January's Bird Walk

Smugglers Cove Marine Park

Sunday, January 8th

9am

Meet at the corner of Highway 101 and Brooks Rd

Tony Greenfield leads

Thanks to Penny Hall for organizing.

Flippers to flukes: Whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles of B.C.

The SCNHS's next meeting is:

Friday, December 2nd

7:30pm

Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Presenter:

Caitlin Birdsall

Flippers to flukes: 

Whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles of B.C.

Caitlin Birdsall will present an illustrated lecture on the world of wild whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles that inhabit the B.C. waters. Discover which species are most commonly spotted off the Sunshine Coast, their unique natural histories and the threats that they face. Coastal citizens can in stewardship and research of these creatures by reporting sightings to the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network participate (For an online reporting form, see: http://wildwhales.org/).

Caitlin has a BSc in Wildlife Biology from the University of Northern B.C. and is a certified Heritage Interpreter. She has worked as a field assistant, naturalist and environmental educator throughout B.C. and Australia. Currently she is an educator and biologist focusing on marine conservation issues in B.C. and is the Coordinator of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, sponsored by the Vancouver Aquarium.   The Network collects sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles in B.C. to understand better the occurrence and distribution of these species.

November's Bird Walk

Saturday, November 5th

9am 

Meet at Roberts Creek Pier

Tony Greenfield leads

Join Tony Greenfield for some fall birding beginning in Roberts Creek. After surveying the local area, the group will move up coast to Wilson Creek, Mission Point, and the Sechelt Marsh.

In the event of poor weather, cancellation will be posted here by 8am so check back then.

Thanks to John Hodges for arranging.