Bryan’s Bird Watch: March 20, 2022
March 31st, 2022
The swallows are back! We may not be Capistrano, but being much further north than ... Read More
Bryan’s Bird Watch: February 25, 2022
February 28th, 2022
Another frosty day on the “closed” course. However, our wintering birds don’t mind…they are invariably ... Read More
Bird Count: February 1st
February 1st, 2022
After this unusually cold and snowy winter (which may not be over yet!), it was ... Read More
Bird Count January 28, 2021
January 28th, 2022
Late January is typically a slow period for bird activity here. Most of our local ... Read More
Wildlife: Cackling Goose
November 23rd, 2021
This was a brief count concentrated on the Highland side. It occurred following our cleaning ... Read More
Wildlife: Purple Martin
March 18th, 2021
The beautifully iridescent Purple Martin is the largest of the swallow species found in British Columbia. Many ... Read More
About The Author
Bryan Gates
Bryan is a Registered Professional Biologist (now retired) with extensive experience in the ecology of birds and deer. He is active with the Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society (UWSS) in its program to manage urban deer populations in Oak Bay and Greater Victoria. His international wildlife experiences have encouraged him to work with grounds maintenance teams to improve viewing and nesting opportunities for birds, both on Highland Pacific and other golf courses.