We spent the weekend in Osoyoos, BC, hanging out with some relatives. Spotted wildlife, mostly birds, as we walked the shore path.
Downy Woodpecker
Red-Tailed Hawk
Yumi found an owl pellet. It’s always interesting to check these out for fur and bones.
There was a flock of waxwings chowing down
Yumi spotted this Douglas Squirrel and I waltzed around the tree until I got this shot
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
I attended another well-organized, efficiently run board meeting of the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver. It’s a pleasure to participate with these folks!
These people, many of them staff from municipal governments in the Lower Mainland, and staff from Metro Vancouver, share a wealth of experience and knowledge.
When one sees an agenda laid out to the minute, and the chair and executive director power through with time to spare, that’s a great meeting 
.
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.
The woods in the ravine behind our place in SE Burnaby are alive with shrilling thrushes this morning. First time to hear them this year.
I stood at the door holding kitty Sora in my arms and she was thrilled when one landed on the sidewalk right in front of us, took one look at us, and exploded back into the trees.
It was fun watching this Bufflehead diving repeatedly near the mouth of Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC, today.
