Fire on Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC

There was a fire at Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby today.

Thanks to a regular trail walker for reporting it and then contacting streamkeepers.

And a big thank you to @BurnabyFire for a swift and effective response!

It was on the high trail, and firefighters were still up there ensuring no sparks were left, so I stayed out of their way.

Will check it out tomrrow.

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Peregrine Falcon on Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC

Interesting how perception works, and how your mind can filter what you’re seeing.

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I photographed this raptor on July 28 in an area between the tennis courts and Brynlor Dr. on the Byrne Creek trail in Burnaby, BC.

I remember thinking “some kind of hawk” and then forgot to post the photos anywhere. Well, now the iNaturalist hive mind points out it’s a Peregrine Falcon. Duh, looking again, the black cheeks are pretty obvious.

As I recall I’ve only shot a Peregrine once or twice before, one time being at Iona Beach Regional Park near YVR.

My mind just did not expect to see a Peregrine on Byrne Creek, eh?