I found out from a friend who knows Dunlins.He said yes they migrated from the north (maybe Yukon) to our area.Their southerly designation is our area. So they will most likely hang around all winter in that generally area.
They’re a pretty bird. Thanks for checking on this, Wayne. Enjoy the weekend! (Rain and all)
yes….into everyones life some rain must fall…….but in Tofino its a way of life!
They have pretty plumage and I like how they all huddled together on that rock – at first glance at the top photo, the rock is shaped like a whale. Amazing how they all “flew the coop” at the same time! (At least I think they were leaving, not arriving?)
They did look interesting all sunning themselves on the rock.
I always love visiting my little friends!
They are very cute birds – love their pale plumage. Did you see your furry friends as well. I’m guessing not as you didn’t post any. Were they tucked in for the Winter?
I went around tucking every single one of them in bed & gave them a salmon for late winter snacking.
I’m happy you took care of them Wayne – I picture them with nightcaps on like “The Three Bears” story. I was hoping you’d see your furry girlfriend again and now you have to wait until Spring.
yes,Teddy.I said goodnight to her & left her one of my socks.She’ll enjoy that!
Good, you did see her then – well she’ll remember you for next Spring for sure.
no i didn’t see her Linda.Didn’t see any of them.
I thought perhaps a glimpse of any of them – too late in the year and the salmon run is over. When the snow starts to fly, time to go beddy bye!
they rest in spots where ground predators cannot get them.Small islands work the best I think.You may not be near something like that & as a result do not see them?
I learned that back in the seventies while camping.Ever since then I always plan my camping trips with a small island.A small island is just that….too small for any ground predator to swim over & check out.
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Are they plovers? They are adorable.
no,they are Dunlins Lynette! Cute little guys!
Sorry Wayne, I didn’t read your title where you clearly identify them as dunlins. :)
no no,you reminded me to ID them.So I changed the title.Sorry to trouble you.
No trouble at all! :)
Gosh, Wayne, there are a lot of these little cuties.
oh they are little darlings to be sure! What you don’t know is the even cuter noises they all make.Little chirps.
Do they migrate here?
yes & no.They are migrating through & only stop here to rest.The same way you’d get a hotel room somewhere while on a road trip.
I found out from a friend who knows Dunlins.He said yes they migrated from the north (maybe Yukon) to our area.Their southerly designation is our area. So they will most likely hang around all winter in that generally area.
They’re a pretty bird. Thanks for checking on this, Wayne. Enjoy the weekend! (Rain and all)
yes….into everyones life some rain must fall…….but in Tofino its a way of life!
They have pretty plumage and I like how they all huddled together on that rock – at first glance at the top photo, the rock is shaped like a whale. Amazing how they all “flew the coop” at the same time! (At least I think they were leaving, not arriving?)
they stay on the rock & nothing ever comes over to bother them.So they are use to being left alone.
Just my presence spooked them enough to fly off.
They did look interesting all sunning themselves on the rock.
I always love visiting my little friends!
They are very cute birds – love their pale plumage. Did you see your furry friends as well. I’m guessing not as you didn’t post any. Were they tucked in for the Winter?
I went around tucking every single one of them in bed & gave them a salmon for late winter snacking.
I’m happy you took care of them Wayne – I picture them with nightcaps on like “The Three Bears” story. I was hoping you’d see your furry girlfriend again and now you have to wait until Spring.
yes,Teddy.I said goodnight to her & left her one of my socks.She’ll enjoy that!
Good, you did see her then – well she’ll remember you for next Spring for sure.
no i didn’t see her Linda.Didn’t see any of them.
I thought perhaps a glimpse of any of them – too late in the year and the salmon run is over. When the snow starts to fly, time to go beddy bye!
What a great crowd!
you sound like a comedian commenting as they leave the stage Adam!
Wow…if we got to see one of those here it would be a lucky day for us.
they rest in spots where ground predators cannot get them.Small islands work the best I think.You may not be near something like that & as a result do not see them?
No I’m not…very smart for them.
I learned that back in the seventies while camping.Ever since then I always plan my camping trips with a small island.A small island is just that….too small for any ground predator to swim over & check out.
Amazing the things we can learn from nature!!
we are all part of the whole
all my feathered minion and I thank you!