Stories
February 28, 2021
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Habitat & Cultural Use
New Tsleil-Waututh Nation study links marine vessel traffic to wave intensity in Burrard Inlet
The study reveals that wakes from vessels increase the overall wave energy of Burrard Inlet up to 4.6 times the natural state. This exacerbates the erosion of Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s cultural sites, archaeological lands, shorelines, and beaches.
February 23, 2021
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Habitat & Cultural Use
The effects of two invasive species at Maplewood Flats
Chloe Hartley studied the effects of Himalayan blackberry and English ivy on the plant community at Maplewood Flats. The research indicates that the two invasive species are associated with reduced native plant species diversity and reduced bird presence.
February 18, 2021
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Birding
An analysis of bird blind designs
WBT reviews various bird blind designs to address rising foot traffic at Maplewood Flats.
February 17, 2021
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Birding
Great Backyard Bird Count
Celebrate the global Great Backyard Bird Count event from February 12 – 15.
February 13, 2021
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Advocacy
BC green lights permit to remove rare Peregrine Falcon nest site at Abbotsford quarry
The Wild Bird Trust of BC is deeply disappointed in British Columbia’s decision to allow the removal of a rare Peregrine Falcon nest in Abbotsford.
February 10, 2021
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