Western Grebe

I am the swan-like bird sunning and dancing along the inlet. Elect me #VanCityBird and let’s protect our beautiful waters from tanker traffic and pipelines!

[Georgia Straight @georgiastraight]

Meet Vancouver’s city bird for 2016: @vanperegrine http://t.co/qmAlhn9GSp #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Don’t forget to take the #VanCityBird exit survey: tell us what you’ve learned about birds! http://t.co/j1fve2CS0P

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Not winning #VanCityBird has its advantages. More time to work on perfecting dance moves!

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Don’t forget to take the #VanCityBird exit survey: tell us what you’ve learned about birds! http://t.co/6hYf5cDeHH

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

It was an honour to campaign against you for #VanCityBird @heyitsbarnowl @thebarnswallow @vanperegrine Stop by & we can share a herring.

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

.@vanperegrine Also - I appreciate your restraint in not eating endangered birds, much appreciated. #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

@shakysnakes love you too! Thanks for your support - warms my wings.

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Congrats @vanperegrine on being elected #VanCityBird! I imagine things will get done very quickly now. :) #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

#TeamGrebe - we did not win, but had a good run - thank you all for your support! I hope I'll see you in English Bay one day! #VanCityBird

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Drumroll please: your elected 2016 #VanCityBird is the Peregrine Falcon, with 115,164 votes out of 267,674! Congrats @vanperegrine!

[City of Vancouver @CityofVancouver]

Just 30 minutes until #VanCityBird voting closes! Vote now: http://t.co/oh3QTMdUaE

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Whatever happens, I'm proud of our run, #TeamGrebe - you were classy & elegant to the end! #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Voting closes in 2 hours - last chance to get some votes in before a #VanCityBird winner is crowned! http://t.co/g4HC3bbYOg

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

OK, it's time to get serious. @vanperegrine @heyitsbarnowl l @thebarnswallow Do you have what it takes? #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Now it's campaign time! Let's get those votes in for #TeamGrebe! #VanCityBird http://t.co/g4HC3bbYOg

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Last day of the campaign! Spending quality time with family to settle the nerves! http://t.co/g4HC3bbYOg #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Black and white feathers are always in style and my red eyes make the perfect accent #Vogue #VanCityBird #TeamGrebe

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

#VanCityBird winner announced tomorrow night! Check out the event and don't forget to vote! http://t.co/g4HC3bbYOg http://t.co/iQlcffwFjD

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

Hey @vanaqua - can you rally your supporters to vote for me again? 1 day left and I'm chasing 1st! Thx! http://t.co/g4HC3btzFO #VanCityBird

[Western Grebe @WesternGrebe]

#VanCityBird winner announced tomorrow night! Check out the event and don't forget to vote! http://t.co/g4HC3btzFO http://t.co/dvdnByE34r