Category Archives: Nature

Snow Makes Magic in Byrne Creek Ravine

An album from our snowy Byrne Creek walk in SE #Burnaby, BC, today. Feeling blessed to have this forest out our back gate right in the city!

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This Varied Thrush was the only bird we saw today aside from a couple of sparrows. We did hear a Kingfisher in the spawning habitat, but couldn’t spot it.

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The fish ladder at Griffiths Pond


The fantastical walnuts at the old farmstead


When a snow-laden cedar branch fights back 🙂


Showing off my studded tires. I got these slip-on studded rubber webs that go over hiking boots or shoes, and provide great traction on snow and ice.

Snow Geese, Hawk, Eagles n More at Iona Beach

I had a rewarding photo shoot at Iona Beach Regional Park near YVR today. It’s part of Metro Vancouver’s amazing regional parks system.

The previous post was of the lush blue skies and mountains, while this one focusses on some of the bird life I encountered today.

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I spotted this gorgeous hawk as I was leaving.

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Bald Eagles

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There were hundreds of Snow Geese

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Anna’s Hummingbird

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Golden-Crowned Sparrow doing a fan dance. . .