Photos: Spring day at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

 

 
By Chris Johnson, The Delta Optimist May 3, 2012
 
 
 
Snow geese gather on farmers fields on the road into the Geroge C Riefel Bird Sanctuary.
 

Snow geese gather on farmers fields on the road into the Geroge C Riefel Bird Sanctuary.

Photograph by: Chris Johnson , Submitted

Port Moody resident and amateur photographer Chris Johnson spent a Spring morning late in April at the George C Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta. Here are a few photos of some the wonderful scenery and wildlife you can find there. The Sanctuary is located on Westham Island in Delta.

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Snow geese gather on farmers fields on the road into the Geroge C Riefel Bird Sanctuary.
 

Snow geese gather on farmers fields on the road into the Geroge C Riefel Bird Sanctuary.

Photograph by: Chris Johnson , Submitted

 
Snow geese gather on farmers fields on the road into the Geroge C Riefel Bird Sanctuary.
The Sandhill Cranes were in full view on a fine April Spring day.
The Sandhill Cranes were in full view on a fine April Spring day.
A female Wood Duck looks her best to attract a mate.
A brilliantly coloured male Wood Duck shines in the Spring sun.
A juvenile bald eagle surveys the sanctuary from his perch high in a tree near the entrance to the Sanctuary.
A Blue Heron makes some adjustments to his feathers.
A male Red-winged blackbird calls across the wetland to prospective mates.
Two male Canada Geese square off over the affection of a female (behind and below the male on the left).
A black Capped Chickadee pauses in the sun to warm up.
A Tree Swallow lifts off from a tree in search of food
A view out over the inner ponds at George C Riefel Bird Sanctuary
A male Wood Duck paddles quietly along one of the sloughs in the Sanctuary
A Bald Eagle looks out over the Sanctuary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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