Observations
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27 November 2023
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Fair amount of waterfowl observed on East Lagoon, including a Kingfisher, Mallards, American Widgeons, Coots, Gadwalls, Northern Shovelers, and Hooded Mergansers, as well as songbirds such as Black-capped chickadees and juncos. Note: minor amounts of salt noted on observation platform deck to reduce slippage issues.
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30 October 2023
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
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30 October 2023
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
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29 October 2023
Mundy Park by C E Thomson
Less human activity on this chilly morning Hairy woodpecker, Stellar Jay, Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee observed
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29 October 2023
Mundy Park by C E Thomson
Water level is noticeably higher than last observation Surface plant life is decomposing Black capped chickadee, female mallard, Douglas squirrel, song sparrow observed Less human activity around lake observed this chilly morning
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1 October 2023
Mundy Park by C E Thomson
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1 October 2023
Mundy Park by C E Thomson
Depth appears to be similar to depth in August/23 (photo observations). Two turtles observed sunning themselves on distant log....no turtles observed near shore; the turtles were too far away to identify
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24 September 2023
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Wildlife observations at or near sampling site included: Canada goose (22); mallards (11), America wigeons (6), gadwalls (4), black-capped chickadees (3), Anna's hummingbird (1), white-crowned sparrows (6), Spotted towhee (2).
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24 September 2023
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
Wildlife observations at or near sampling site included: mallards (15), black-capped chickadees (4), white-crowned sparrows (3), American crows (2), and Spotted towhees (2).
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28 August 2023
West Lagoon - West/Main Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
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28 August 2023
East Lagoon - South Deck by Burke Mountain Naturalists
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27 August 2023
Mundy Park by C E Thomson
Water level is lower than last month (about 7 cm lower) Observed 1 painted turtle; 2 red eared slider turtles; Coastal Partners in Conservation emailed 5 bears have been observed swimming at Lost Lake regularly; 1 bear was observed swimming with a turtle in its jaws 1 week ago; reported to us by a park user and confirmed with a photograph More surface vegetation observed than last month; 3 mallards and 1 Great Blue Heron observed
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27 August 2023
East Dock by C E Thomson
The west creek area is dry; still some water coming in from the east. More natural debris on the water surface; trees appear stressed and are dropping leaves.
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31 July 2023
Mundy Park by C E Thomson
Lower water level than last month observed 3 painted turtles observed and email sent to Coastal Partners in Conservation Society 5 black bears observed swimming and playing in the water
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31 July 2023
East Dock by C E Thomson
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31 July 2023
East Dock by Lori Austin
No debris; urban/road discharge Activity: fishing, boating No algae, slow water flow, low water level, green water colour, cloudy, no odour
