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Surfbird
Scientific Name: Calidris virgata
Thresholds:
Global
1% of the global population estimate. This threshold is used to identify trigger species and IBAs under categories A4i/ii and A4iv.
Regional/Continental
1% of the regional/continental population estimate.
| Barkley Sound (BC075) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Year | Season |
| 900 | 1993 | Spring |
| 1,500 | 1990 | Spring |
| 4,500 | 1985 | Spring |
| White Islets and Wilson Creek (BC025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Year | Season |
| 575 | 2020 | Fall |
| 610 - 920 | 2020 | Spring |
| 650 | 2017 | Fall |
| 650 - 730 | 2017 | Spring |
| 720 - 950 | 2016 | Spring |
| 550 - 610 | 2015 | Spring |
| 590 - 1,000 | 2014 | Fall |
| 554 | 2001 | Spring |
| 1,000 | 1987 | Spring |
| K'ómoks (BC272) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Year | Season |
| 530 | 2015 | Spring |
| 600 | 2014 | Winter |
| 600 | 2013 | Winter |
| 600 | 2012 | Fall |
| Lambert Channel/Hornby Island Waters (BC061) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Year | Season |
| 530 | 2015 | Spring |
| 600 | 2013 | Winter |
| 600 | 2012 | Fall |