There were over a dozen herons snoozing in the reeds at Iona Beach Regional Park near YVR today. By the time I completed a loop of the park and got back to the marsh they had livened up.
Category Archives: Nature
Snow Geese at Iona Beach Regional Park near YVR
Took advantage of a rare sunny day to head out to Iona Beach Regional Park. Was elated to see flocks of Snow Geese!
Sunny Walk at Barnet Marine Park, Burnaby
We stopped at Barnet Marine Park in north Burnaby, BC, for a beach ramble. The sun was magnificent after weeks of daily rain and snow.
The big tugs can leave a good wake!
I like that a few bits of the area’s industrial history have been left to explore. It’s hard to believe the area was a near-separate community for decades.
South Burnaby Sunset
South Burnaby, BC, sunset as seen from Taylor Park on my pre-dinner walk.
Afternoon Walk Along Fraser Foreshore Park in Burnaby
Had a lovely walk and saw lots of birds along Fraser Foreshore Park in south Burnaby, BC, today.
Hummingbirds on Deer Lake Ramble in Burnaby, BC
We took a stroll around Deer Lake in Burnaby, BC, today. Yumi is great at hearing hummingbirds and then spotting them.
Crescent Beach Jaunt
As I was out getting groceries, I saw the light down south looked great. Checked my watch, and figured I could get to White Rock, walk Crescent Beach for half an hour, and still get home before rush hour.
By the time I got there the best light was done, but it was still pretty.
Looking west
Looking north
Looking south
Bald eagle
I was keeping a close eye on the more exposed eagle, so much so that I didn’t notice the second one until I got home and was editing photos
Cormorants
Steppin’ out and lookin’ good!
Goldeneye?
Vancouver and Burnaby in the distance
Shy Thrushes Eyeing Our Feeder in Burnaby
I think I’ve seen a thrush at our feeder in south Burnaby, BC, just once in years. Today one showed up, but was very shy. I got a lousy shot with my cell phone, ran downstairs to grab a DSLR, and it was gone when I got back.
I kept checking the feeder several times per hour, and success! At one point four were hanging about. Perhaps the snow is making them a bit bolder. . .
Modded Hummer Feeder Instant Success
Less than a minute after hanging out our modded antifreeze hummer feeder, we were getting visitors this morning! Good job, Yumi!
We had no incandescent Xmas lights to use as a heat source, all donated or recycled years ago. But I found a post-Xmas clear out string at WM for the whopping sum of $2.42 the other day,
In the recent cold snap in the lower mainland, our feeder had been freezing up in less than half an hour after being cleaned and refreshed.
Strong Wind Creates Lovely Clouds in Burnaby, BC
We stayed out of Byrne Creek ravine in south Burnaby today. The wind was strong, and branches were coming down. Instead we walked along the Skytrain to 22nd St. Station and back. The winds were creating interesting clouds.
