We’ve seen hummingbirds and a brown creeper on our Byrne Creek Ravine Park walks in SE Burnaby, BC, the last few days.
We also heard a barred owl calling yesterday for the first time in quite awhile, so we stood there grinning at each other listening to the call.
Max zoom with my pocket cam in failing light. Plus 2 or 3 EV.
I new I’d have a couple of hours to kill while the car was getting a scheduled maintenance at Destination Toyota in Burnaby, BC.
I also knew Still Creek ran just steps away, so I did several loops up and down the sides of the creek between a couple of bridges.
It’s amazing how much life this wee throttled riparian zone supports in the middle of the urban jungle.
Common Merganser exploding into flight
Northern Flicker
American Robin
Green-winged Teal
Mallard
I see ravens almost every time I pass through Manning Provincial Park in southern BC.
We met some relatives for the weekend in Osoyoos, BC. Great to get out of town for even a short trip!
Manning Park Lodge
Osoyoos Lake
Yumi and have been doing spot checks for salmonid fry in Byrne Creek in SE #Burnaby where we volunteer as streamkeepers.
Today we spotted two, the first we’ve seen this year. It’s so exciting and uplifting to know that the salmon that returned to spawn in this battered urban creek were successful in starting a new generation.
The last year was not friendly to salmon. Drought conditions last summer resulted in very low, warm flows. Then we had snow and torrential rains in the winter, so much so that we were afraid that nests of eggs may have been blown out.
We’ll be keeping sharp eyes out for more fry in the days and weeks to come!
A poor photo taken with my pocket cam in low light. Will try to get some better shots soon.
Came upon an owl pellet on our Byrne Creek walk in south Burnaby today. Opened it up to find small bones inside. We haven’t heard owls for some time, but they’re still around.
Also saw a bald eagle being chased by crows, and a hawk being chased by crows.
Hanging out with Sora in the sun for awhile after lunch. Who wants to go back to work on a lovely Friday afternoon?
Lots to see on Byrne Creek ravine walk in SE Burnaby, BC.
It was fun watching this Bufflehead diving repeatedly near the mouth of Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC, today.
Lovely walk along Fraser Foreshore Park in south Burnaby today:
Downy Woodpecker
Spotted Towhee
Black Capped Chickadee
White Crowned Sparrow
Collared Dove
