Welcome to Fraser Valley Birding, British Columbia, Canada! Our checklist area boasts 314 species of birds on record. Typically, well over 230 different species are recorded annually. This site offers birders of all levels and interest a complete source for local birding information. A discussion forum is a fun place to share bird sightings, discuss other related topics, meet other birders and plan bird watching outings in a friendly and open atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to have a part from contributing records and photos or writing articles and sharing knowledge for the benefit for both fellow bird enthusiasts and the birds themselves.
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Article: The Eurasian Collared-Dove in the Upper Fraser Valley By Gord Gadsden
Jan 18, 2010
Eurasian Collared-Doves are non-native to North America but are apparently establishing themselves fairly quickly in many regions. Originally found in eastern Europe to Japan, they spread westwards into Great Britain by the early 1950's. In the 1970's, they were introduced to the Bahamas and by early 1980, were found in Florida. They have started to spread throughout North America and were first detected in the Upper Fraser Valley in east Chilliwack in the fall of 2005...more>>
Site Guide: Tuyttens Road Wetlands, Agassiz By K. R. Jones
Feb 22, 2009
Head into Agassiz, crossing the Agassiz/Rosedale Bridge and turn left on to Whelpton Rd.., continue to Tuyttens Rd.. and turn left. Follow Tuyttens, along the Agassiz Slough, then pass “Little Mountain” and you reach the Dyke. The Dyke is know as Cutler Rd. and runs along the slough...more>>
Species Spotlight: The Wilson's Phalarope By Gord Gadsden
July 1, 2008
This little shorebird with a fascinating life history is an uncommon migrant in our area during spring and fall migration. Wintering on the western side of South America in shallow lakes, most travel north to breed in marshes and wet meadows in the interior of the Province. They are also found through the Prairies in similar habitat. Watch for them in flooded fields and in shallow lakes and ponds in our area... more>>
Eurasian Collared-Doves are non-native to North America but are apparently establishing themselves fairly quickly in many regions. Originally found in eastern Europe to Japan, they spread westwards into Great Britain by the early 1950's. In the 1970's, they were introduced to the Bahamas and by early 1980, were found in Florida. They have started to spread throughout North America and were first detected in the Upper Fraser Valley in east Chilliwack in the fall of 2005...
Head into Agassiz, crossing the Agassiz/Rosedale Bridge and turn left on to Whelpton Rd.., continue to Tuyttens Rd.. and turn left. Follow Tuyttens, along the Agassiz Slough, then pass “Little Mountain” and you reach the Dyke. The Dyke is know as Cutler Rd. and runs along the slough...
This little shorebird with a fascinating life history is an uncommon migrant in our area during spring and fall migration. Wintering on the western side of South America in shallow lakes, most travel north to breed in marshes and wet meadows in the interior of the Province. They are also found through the Prairies in similar habitat. Watch for them in flooded fields and in shallow lakes and ponds in our area... 