Victoria, British Columbia October 16, 2025

With an overcast forecast and the probability of showers, I thought this would be the best day to drop by Beacon Hill Park and see what the birds would be up to. I was feeling for a slow-go day and birding is the best way to make that happen. I did notice reports there are lots of small birds to be seen so that is what I went in search of.  I ventured in away from the main entrance to sweet sights of autumn shades.

The Mallard Ducks took over the log where last April I saw a line up of turtles.

lots of beautiful colours

Throughout the area I walked, little birds of all kinds went about their business.

I heard lots but they were difficult to spot and once I did spot them, they flew off. 

They tested my patience!  

Fox Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco

someone placed seeds on the log

Anna’s Hummingbird 

White-crowned Sparrow

Golden-crowned Sparrow

 Brown Creeper

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Indian Peafowl

I ended up on trails I never knew existed and they were a joy to stroll along.

They led me to an exit where the totem pole stood. 

It looked like something was on the top of the pole so I zoomed in.

It was a juvenile Bald Eagle.

Adult Bald Eagle

Eventually I ended up at Mile 0 at Dallas Road.

From Mile 0, I made it back to Mile whatever where Munroe’s Bookstore is at in city Center.

Cloud cover did end up happening later in the day but the showers never did transpire.