Nanaimo Naturlist

A quick look off the balcony this morning resulted in the discovery of a Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus), a rather common bird for the area.

Shortly after, I had the pleasure of watching a small group of river otters (Lutra canadensis) hunt in the bay, a great treat for someone who just moved from South Western Ontario.

Other birds seen from the balcony include:

Anna's Hummingbird
Thayers Gull
Spotted Towhee
Chestnut backed chickadee
Double-crested cormorant
Northwestern Crow
Common Raven
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher