Crescent Beach Jaunt

As I was out getting groceries, I saw the light down south looked great. Checked my watch, and figured I could get to White Rock, walk Crescent Beach for half an hour, and still get home before rush hour.

By the time I got there the best light was done, but it was still pretty.


Looking west


Looking north


Looking south

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Bald eagle


I was keeping a close eye on the more exposed eagle, so much so that I didn’t notice the second one until I got home and was editing photos


Cormorants


Steppin’ out and lookin’ good!


Goldeneye?

Vancouver and Burnaby in the distance

Sledding in South Burnaby, BC

Yumi the Kid cajoled me into walking over to Ron McLean Park in SE Burnaby for a few runs down the slope.

We don’t get snow that sticks very often in south Burnaby, and this year has been quite the exception. It’s been tough on commuters, so take what fun you can!

It was pretty dark by the time we got out. Most shots at ISO 12,800. Tried a few at 25,600 but those looked overly grainy.

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Gateway to fun!


Skytrain zips by in the background

 

Shy Thrushes Eyeing Our Feeder in Burnaby

I think I’ve seen a thrush at our feeder in south Burnaby, BC, just once in years. Today one showed up, but was very shy. I got a lousy shot with my cell phone, ran downstairs to grab a DSLR, and it was gone when I got back.

I kept checking the feeder several times per hour, and success! At one point four were hanging about. Perhaps the snow is making them a bit bolder. . .

thrushes south burnaby bc

 

Modded Hummer Feeder Instant Success

Less than a minute after hanging out our modded antifreeze hummer feeder, we were getting visitors this morning! Good job, Yumi!

We had no incandescent Xmas lights to use as a heat source, all donated or recycled years ago. But I found a post-Xmas clear out string at WM for the whopping sum of $2.42 the other day,

In the recent cold snap in the lower mainland, our feeder had been freezing up in less than half an hour after being cleaned and refreshed.

heating lights hummingbird feeder

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