Damn it’s dry out there. A few images from my Byrne Creek ravine walk this morning. Leaves are turning and falling, cedars right next to the creek are drying out. . .

The view from the upper Byrne Creek trail looking over south Burnaby, BC. Not a cloud in the sky. . .

A Barred Owl and a few other beasts seen on our south Burnaby, BC, walk this morning.

We spent a couple of hours rambling Burnaby Lake in Burnaby, BC, this morning, and saw lots of wildlife.

Mink

Muskrat

Douglas Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Invasive American Bullfrog

Pileated Woodpecker

Belted Kingfisher, Heron, Bees, Dragonflies, Frogs, Squirrels, and more at Deer Lake in Burnaby, BC, on our hot, dry ramble today.

It’s scary parched out there, with leaves shrivelling on trees. . .

Mom Mallard and kids having a snooze

We appreciated every bit of shade after traversing hot, dry sections.

I had great fun today shooting dragonflies at Deer Lake in Burnaby, BC. I love these aerial acrobats.

I took a stroll at Fraser Foreshore Park in south Burnaby, BC.

I was on my way to the recycle depot and was pulling out of our driveway when I spotted this gorgeous Red-tailed Hawk on a light post across the street.

We saw two Pileated Woodpeckers on our Byrne Creek walk in south Burnaby, BC, today.

If you go down to the woods today. . .

I suggest you don’t climb this tree 

A marvel of construction, best viewed from a distance.