Birds species on Denman Island
Many bird species call Denman Island their home, from the little Marsh and Bewick Wrens to the Robins and Pine Siskins, the Great Blue Herons and the Bald Eagles, not to mention the Juncos, Chickadees and of course, Ravens. We get to see Harlequin Ducks, Loons of all types, Canada Geese, Grebes and Cormorants flying above and sitting in Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel. We get spring and fall migrants staying in the forests and floating and feeding in the Salish Sea.
These birds probably appreciate the wildlife corridors the DCA has helped to create through the island, to make habitat more continuous and, well, habitable without too much human presence. Forests support over 75% of bird species worldwide. Our conservation of land includes forests with at-risk species such as the Barn Owl and the occasional Peregrine Falcon.
DCA emphasis on wetlands conservation also contributes to more habitat available for the water loving birds such as the Red Winged Blackbird, the Yellow Throated Warbler, and the elusive Virginia Rail.
Birdathon
The semi-annual DCA sponsored Birdathon raises awareness of the many birds on the island. Participants have 24 hours to see how many different species they can identify. The Birdathon happens during the mating season here in spring when there is a plethora of breeding migrantson Denman Island. Each participant has sponsors that agree to donate a certain sum of money to DCA for each species identified. The Birdathon is a great example of citizen science in collaboration with fundraising and using the lands that DCA has protected.
Our work is carried out primarily by Volunteers and is funded by donations. Get Involved with DCA and help us protect more land for these precious species!
