14 September 2018 - Vancouver

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Glaucous-winged Gulls, Western Crows, Great Blue Heron, Brandt's Cormorants? American Wigeon, Raccoon

Arrived at Vancouver somewhat later than expected due to a delay with Air Transat, and by the time we reached the hotel, it was starting to get a little dull. Took the SkyTrain from the Airport towards Coal Harbour and had a few lifers from the windows, if somewhat brief: Glaucous-winged Gulls, Western Crows and a single Great Blue Heron.

The hotel was nice, with a great view overlooking the harbour, and took a quick stroll leading up to dusk along the harbour front. Lots of cormorants were flying over in formation, which I thought may have been Brandt's when looking back at the photos. Glaucous-winged Gulls were around the front, and on the pool further along towards Stanley Park were 6 American Wigeon. A Raccoon was foraging along the inlet as it went dark.

View from Hotel Room

Harbour Air

juv. Glaucous-winged Gull

Brandt's Cormorant?

Brandt's Cormorants

American Wigeon