On our morning walk we came upon a Barred Owl and three fledglings feasting on something that we couldn’t quite make out.
We watched for a minute and moved on to leave them in peace.
Monthly Archives: June 2022
I’ve Got the Rainy Day Blues-Berries
I’ve got the rainy day blues-berries. . . 
Blueberry, toasted pumkin seed, bran, oatmeal muffins.
OK, back to work, eh?
Upset Robins Lead Me to Barred Owl
I heard several Robins upset about something in south Burnaby, BC, so I figured there was a raptor nearby. Sure enough, spotted this Barred Owl in the woods.
Something is Watching Me in the Forest
I noticed I was being watched in the forest on a Byrne Creek walk in SE Burnaby, BC.
I see you. . . Do you see me?
Aha! There you are.
Removing Invasive Ivy on Byrne Creek, Burnaby, BC
Yumi and I put in three hours of sweat equity into helping to pull invasive English Ivy this morning in SE Burnaby with the Lower Mainland Green Team and the Byrne Creek Streamkeepers Society, with support from the City of Burnaby Planning and Parks departments.
There were about 40 volunteers who worked for over three hours, including a break.
Our streamkeeper volunteers have partnered with the Green Team several times over the years, and it’s gratifying to see the cleared area steadily expanding. Perhaps the City of Burnaby can provide some native plant species to plant in the fall.
It’s great partnering with the Green Team for they provide a registration/sign-in system, tools, and drinks and snacks.
Sniffing the Night Air With Sora the Cat
Oh my, that was fun!
Holding Sora the Cat at the front door for about 10 minutes as the rain began to lightly fall not long before we go to bed in south Burnaby, BC.
Sniff the air, sweetie. Enjoy the smells, the sounds of the pattering droplets.
Sharing the fresh air with an animal with senses seeking is such a joy. Her body tense in anticipation, eyes panning the darkness. . .
She’s happy being a totally indoor cat — better for her and for the wee beasties out there. . .
But that takes a lot of play and interaction.