{"id":117,"date":"2026-10-15T00:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancouverislanddreamhomes.ca\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2026-10-15T00:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:22:21","slug":"spring-birds-vancouver-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverislanddreamhomes.ca\/blog\/spring-birds-vancouver-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Birds on Central Vancouver Island &#8211; Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Fairwinds, Parksville, &#038; Qualicum Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverislanddreamhomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0136-300x209.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverislanddreamhomes.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0136-300x209.jpeg 300w, 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data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=hzgORb_1j\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=hzgORb_1j\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Key Characteristics &amp; Appearance<!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1pt2H3rqXAxWszzgGHftCFhoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIERAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQAg\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Size:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Very small, measuring about 7 to 11 cm (3 to 4.5 inches) long and weighing only 4 to 6 grams (similar to a hummingbird).<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Plumage:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Plain grey-brown bodies, dark tails and wings, and lighter underparts.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQBA\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Eye Color (Sexual Dimorphism):<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Adult females have light-colored eyes (cream, yellow, or white), while adult males have dark\/black eyes.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span> [<a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.wbu.com\/fun-facts-bushtits\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iWWo7EHP8sk&amp;t=47\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@birdoftheweek\/video\/7178512205342723370?lang=en\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouverbirdcelebration.ca\/bushtit\/\">4<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1pt2H3rqXAxWszzgGHftCFhoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFxAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBcQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=hzgORb_6u\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Behavior &amp; Habitat<!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><\/div>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1pt2H3rqXAxWszzgGHftCFhoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIIBAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQAg\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Flocking:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Outside of the spring breeding season, they travel in tight, active flocks of 5 to 30+ birds, often mixing with other small woodland species like kinglets or chickadees.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span>\u00a0<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Foraging:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Constantly on the move through trees and shrubs, frequently hanging upside down acrobatically to glean small insects, spiders, scale insects, and larvae from leaves.<\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQDA\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Vocalizations:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Constantly emit soft, high-pitched chips, twitters, and bell-like notes to keep the flock connected.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span>\u00a0<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCAQEQ\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Roosting &amp; Cold Weather:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> At night, they huddle tightly together in large groups to stay warm during cold weather.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span>\u00a0<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1pt2H3rqXAxWszzgGHftCFhoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIIhAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=hzgORb_9d\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Nesting<!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><\/div>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1pt2H3rqXAxWszzgGHftCFhoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIJBAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCQQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCQQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCQQAg\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Nests:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Build remarkable, pendant (hanging), sock- or jug-shaped sac nests that can extend up to a foot below a branch.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCQQAw\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Materials:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Woven out of moss, grasses, and spiderwebs, and heavily lined with soft insulation like down, fur, or feathers.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCQQBA\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Cooperative Breeding:<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> Breeding pairs are sometimes assisted by extra helper birds (often lone adult males) that help build the nest and raise the young.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/span>\u00a0<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/li>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/ul>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1pt2H3rqXAxWszzgGHftCFhoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIJhAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACCYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=hzgORb_a0\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">Status on Vancouver Island<!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--><\/div>\n<p><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" 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