Herons, Hawks & More at Iona Beach

We spent several hours rambling Iona Beach Regional Park near YVR. Lots to see!


There were several herons snoozing in the reeds. We’ve seen as many as few dozen there, but only a handful today.


Later in the afternoon they became more active

sleeping great blue herons iona beach bc

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Just as we were about to leave, a hawk gave us a lovely flyby. . .

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Northern Flicker

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Spotted Towhee

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We spotted a family of river otters in one of the ponds