Nature, Photography, Streamkeeping

Merlin, Thrush, Unspawned Coho in SE Burnaby, BC

I did a quick patrol for spawning salmon on Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC today. Unfortunately, I came across two Coho that had died unspawned — a female and a jack (early male).

I also saw a Varied Thrush on my way down the creek, and then a Merlin in Ron McLean Park, both confirmed by iNaturalist. I think it’s only the second time I’ve seen a Merlin.

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Merlin

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Varied Thrush