When Christopher Deane first caught a glimpse of the Mandarin duck in the Lower Mainland, he knew it wasn't from around here. In fact, recent sightings in Deer Lake Park have prompted dozens of wildlife and nature photographers to crowd the lake in hopes of catching a glimpse. The ever elusive Mandarin duck — a bird that’s native to parts of East Asia — swims alongside new friends at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. Dozens of people lined the boardwalk near the northern end of Deer Lake park following the initial sighting. The Mandarin duck has colourful plumage, including a purple crest and two large orange feathers on its back.

Source: CBC News January 10, 2019 13:00 UTC