It was a lovely, sunny afternoon for a photo walk at Fraser Foreshore Park in SE Burnaby, BC.
Great Blue Heron fishing
Nom, nom, nom. . .
Heading off to try another spot
Anna’s Hummingbird
Spotted Towhee
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Busy bee
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Dragonflies, Spiders at Fraser Foreshore in Burnaby, BC
A Fraser Foreshore Park stroll this afternoon yielded some Cardinal Meadowhawk dragonflies and assorted spiders. And, of course, there’s almost always at least one heron, if not more : – ).
Canada Goose taking off from a pond
Great Blue Heron having a good shake ‘n fluff
And then settling down to hunting. . .
Making the Best of a Campfire Ban
When life gives you a campfire ban, you make lemonade, er, bring some Xmas lights along 
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We knew the site had electricity, so I brought a 50′ cord and Yumi brought some lights.
Fiery Sun as Forest Fire Smoke Drifts In
Whoa. . .
The Sun as seen from our south Burnaby, BC, balcony at 5:45pm today. Hope everyone near the fires is OK. . .
Pileated Woodpecker, Other Byrne Creek Beasts
I was nearly home from a Byrne Creek ravine walk in Burnaby, BC, when I head a loud crack. For a moment I thought a large branch had fallen off a tree, but as I scanned the tops of the trees I spotted a flamboyant Pileated Woodpecker. Love these birds!
I also enjoyed a few smaller beasts including a Cabbage White and assorted spiders.
Spotting New Species Makes Me Feel Like a Kid
Seeing a new beast turns me into a little kid .
Oh, oh! What’s that? I’ve never seen one of those before! Can I get closer? And closer?
Got it! Let’s post it to iNaturalist and learn what it is!
Common Green Darner, Byrne Creek, Burnaby, BC
Feeling Like Autumn on Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC
It’s sure starting to look like autumn on Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC.
My afternoon walk today was accompanied by the rustling of dry leaves in the trees, and the occasional sighing spiral to the ground. . . or into the creek.
Great Blue Herons Fishing, Grooming at Fraser Foreshore, Burnaby, BC
It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to get down to Fraser Foreshore Park in SE #Burnaby, BC, so I was happy to photograph a couple of herons there this afternoon.
One was fishing, and the other was grooming.
New Blog Page on Writing, Editing & Photography Services
You may notice a new page tab at the top right of this blog: Writing, Editing, Photography Services.
I’ll be adding information on services I provide.
I have decades of experience as an editor and writer, and have been an avid nature and wildlife photographer since I was a teen. I also do event photography, and have fulfilled contracts with municipalities, NGOs, and associations.
Focusing on Wee Things on Byrne Creek
I focused on wee things on a slow walk along Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC, today.
