I can’t get enough of snowy Byrne Creek Ravine Park in SE Burnaby.
Byrne Creek Ravine Treeline Gleams in the Sun
All these shots taken from our balcony this afternoon.
Snowy Byrne Creek Walk in SE Burnaby
It was a snowy Byrne Creek ravine walk today in SE Burnaby, BC. Lots of snow on the ground, more falling, and more in the forecast.
Yumi Rockin’ South Slope, Slope
A $5 sled from the Salvation Army Thrift Store provides a ton of fun on a rare snow day in south Burnaby, BC.
Look at that core!
More core!
Snow angels to finish the outing
Updated Snowy View From Our Balcony
So far we’ve had 11 cm of snow accumulate on our balcony in SE Burnaby since it began falling again yesterday morning. I know that’s not much compared to many other places, but it’s unusual for our neck of the woods.
Snow donut ready for balcony picnic
Careful on the Byrne Creek ravine trails — those trees look awfully heavy with snow
Snow Returns to Burnaby
We’re into another round of snow here in SE Burnaby, BC.
Foyer Display Updated for Setsubun
Yumi has the foyer display set up for Setsubun — you can see the Oni, or Demon, cowering at the sight of a box of roasted soy beans, knowing they will be thrown at him to drive him away… : -)
Super Birding Day at Reifel Sanctuary
Yumi and I went to the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary today, and saw tons of birds, including a couple of eagles up close. I left my DSLRs at home, the better to enjoy walking with my lovely wife, but ended up taking 458 photos with my wee Canon 520HS pocket cam!
Male Wood Duck
Male Wood Duck with a couple of females vying for attention
Female Wood Ducks duking it out
The Sandhill Cranes have become very accustomed to people over the last several years.
Crane feather closeup
They can be rather intimidating!
Love those curls!
Chickadees are bold and accustomed to hand feeding
This eagle was on the viewing tower and strangely unafraid of people
It sat there with lots of people coming up and down the tower
Red-Winged Blackbird
This American Coot appeared to be ill
Another bold eagle that allowed people to get within meters of it
Heron in the fading light
More lovely curls
Splashdown!
The end
Burnaby Lake Birding Walk
Yumi and I joined birder George Clulow’s bird and nature walk today at Burnaby Lake, one of the City of Burnaby Parks Department nature tours.
The day began moody and grey, but by the time the three hours were up, the sun had broken out and skies were blue. We are so fortunate to have this gem of a park right in the middle of our city.
I left the DSLRs and big lenses at home, bringing a pair of binoculars and learning as much from George as possible, for he’s a fount of knowledge about birds and the natural world.
All these shots taken with my wee pocket Canon SD520HS.
Forest Walks Rejuvenate Muscles, Mind
A brisk afternoon below-freezing walk in Byrne woods in SE #Burnaby does wonders to rejuvenate one’s stiff muscles and overtaxed mind.
Nature in general, and forests in particular, are my lifeline. They alleviate general blahs, stiff muscles from sitting too much at the desk, brain stupor from too much office work, and more. Get the blood pumping, muscles moving, and it’s amazing how much better you feel.
We are so fortunate to have this wonderful ravine park just out the back gate to our townhouse complex.