When we came back from our Byrne Creek ravine walk in SE Burnaby, BC, late this afternoon, we spotted a female Black-Throated Gray Warbler and some hummers hanging about.
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Sora-Chan Getting Comfy in My Chair
A little over three weeks since we adopted Sora-chan from the SPCA, she’s getting pretty comfy around the place. Her initial fear has completely worn off, though she still startles occasionally.
Over the last few days she’s appropriated my recliner in the living room, and has also discovered that it’s great fun licking my nose and chewing my mustache at 4:00 am.
She is incredibly energetic, and loves chasing a feather on a string. . . for hours. . .
While people often say it would be wonderful if cats remained kittens all their lives, and dogs remained puppies, this is one teenager that I’m looking forward to gaining some maturity : – ).
Mergansers and Cormorants at Porteau Cove
Stopped at Porteau Cove on the way home from a one-night camping trip. This favourite stop on the Sea to Sky featured nearly indistinguishable colors, sea to sky : – ).
Camping at Nairn Falls
Zipped up the Sea to Sky yesterday for a one-night camping trip at Nairn Falls Provincial Park.
Realized that we’ve had this trusty axe for 20 years. It’s a midsize, great for car camping, tho occasionally I’d like something with about a pound heavier head and foot longer handle.
Iona Beach Regional Park Photo Ramble
Heart-Warming, Short Cuddle With Sora
We’ve come a long way over the last several weeks since we fell in love at the SPCA, Sora-chan. Or at least when your new humans fell in love with you.
Thanks for the cuddle a few minutes ago. . . Goodnight.
Meatless Casserole Will Disappear Quickly
Casserole with three colours of peppers, mushrooms, and Gardein meatless ground. It’s gonna disappear just as fast as one with hamburger in it!
This from a guy who grew up in the day when the family would literally order half a cow processed into steaks, roasts, and ground beef for the chest freezer every year. . .
Assorted Buzzers, Byrne Creek Ravine Park, Burnaby
A leisurely stroll with the camera this afternoon turned up lots of bees and wasps.
Byrne Creek Photo Ramble
Did a solo loop of the creek and ravine this afternoon, giving me plenty of time to dawdle and shoot photos.
Metro Vancouver Forests & Climate Change at BC Mills House
Yumi and I had a blast visiting the BC Mills House and exploring Lynn Creek at a Metro Vancouver Parks event on forests and climate change. Great displays, and informative and friendly interpreters.
Yumi also spotted water bugs and fry, so that made the day complete 
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Yumi decided not to pursue a new career fighting forest fires : – )
The rescue folks had a display as well. Gear up, be prepared and let someone know where you’re going!
Yumi in her element exploring Lynn Creek
Success!
Salmonid fry, too!
Water ballet
American Dipper
Dipper dipping. . .
Why dogs don’t fly : – ). Yumi spotted this interesting tree.
Cool fungus with teeny beads of moisture