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Species
Birds
- Cormorant, Double-crested (Phalacrocorax auritus)
- Cormorant, Pelagic (Phalacrocorax pelagicus)
- Crow, Northwestern (Corvus caurinus)
- Eagle, American Bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
- Falcon, Peregrine (Falco peregrinus)
- Gull, Ring-billed (Larus delawarensis)
- Gull, Glaucous-winged (Larus glaucescens)
- Hawk, Cooper's (Accipiter cooperii)
- Heron (Fannini subspecies - Ardea herodias fannini)
- Killdeer (Charadruis vociferus)
- Owl, Barred (Strix varia)
- Owl, Saw-Whet (Aegolius acadicus)
Mammals
Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Adults: 40-50 cm (with tail), 400-650 grams
Did You Know?
- Most of British Columbia's grey squirrels are black (they can be either grey or black)!
- Eastern grey squirrels were introduced into Stanley Park in 1914 and have since spread all over the Lower Mainland!
- The Grey Squirrel, a North American original, was introduced in England in 1890. It now lives in most parts of the U.K.!
Characteristics:
- Much larger than the Douglas' squirrel
- Black or grey, large bushy tails
Habitat:
- Prefer deciduous or mixed forests
- Well adapted to residential settings, very common in backyards
Diet:
- Seeds of oak, maple, ash and elm trees
- Feed on flower buds, fruit and leaves in spring and summer
- Known to eat eggs or young birds
Breeding:
- Can have up to 2 litters of 1-8 young per year
- Young usually born between April and August
- Frequently nests in trees, attics, chimneys
