Central Meadow in Bloom – Indian Plum in Colour – Oak Leaves in Yummy Green – Lupin Time Starting – May 18, 2012

Monthly Bird Walk – Uplands Park/Cattle Point – May 27,2012

Birding in Uplands Park (as noted in Oak Bay News, Wed. May 16, 2012)
http://www.oakbaynews.com/community/151461995.html

Join Birder Ralph Archibald of the Friends of Uplands Park in a bird walk from Cattle Point through Uplands Park. Meet at Cattle Point by the kiosks.

Bring binoculars, bird books or checklists or simply show up to enjoy the outing, rain or shine.

This is a free event on Sunday, May 27 at 8 a.m. Contact Margaret Lidkea at 250-595-8084 for more information.

California Quail DO NEST in Uplands Park

Wayne Matthews took these photos (June 2011) of California Quail in Uplands Park. Sun was setting so an odd illumination.


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FOUP at 3rd Annual International Migratory Bird Day – May 12, 2012

The Friends of Uplands Park participated in the 3rd Annual International Migratory Bird Day at Elk Lake (May 12, 2012). The Co-Chairs had fun making blue birds and owls with the younger set and chatting about our monthly birding event and the blooming Garry Oak Meadow flowers. Here are some photos:

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