I passed 1,000 observations reported to iNaturalist today, with 232 species so far.
I think this puts me at the Pee-Wee or Bantam level 
. I know some folks who post hundreds per week!
I have to shoot, and learn about, more plants and flowers etc. The bulk of my observations are birds and mammals, with the occasional insect or reptile. . .
When you go for a walk in the woods and it feels like something is watching you : – ). Byrne Creek Ravine Park in SE Burnaby, BC.
As British Columbia health officials announce sweeping new measures to contain Covid, I fear our society is entering a dangerous phase in which Covid deniers and anti-maskers will continue to make life miserable for months to come for the majority of us who have been following the rules.
Covid doesn’t care about your culture, your beliefs, and your religious practices. There is no dispensation.
The beach partiers, the street partiers, the house partiers, for a few hours of “fun” you’ve made life miserable for weeks, or likely months to come, for all of us.
I cannot fathom such selfishness and antisocial behaviour.
I cannot fathom such childish focus on immediate gratification when long-term pain is in the balance.
We almost had it beat, eh?
I don’t know if I’m more angry, or sad.
I’m certainly disappointed.
Chasing butterflies, damselflies, and a wasp.
Our late, great Choco was ahead of the hoarding curve way back in August 2007 
.
She ate mostly soft food, had no interest any kind of human treats.
I’ve been taking some time to go through my photo archives in this time of staying home. Finding lots of shots that I’ve completely forgotten about!
A highlight of today’s walk at Burnaby Lake was a short bird call.
The elusive Virginia Rail.
The amazing George Clulow talked about these birds on one of his nature walks some years past. You can check out his site here.
We were so excited to hear one today, but were not able to spot it.
If you’re out on the Byrne Creek trails in SE Burnaby, BC., look out for those damn tree huggers!
: – )
We love you, John, thank you for your courage, for sharing, and your service.
I missed this article a few days ago. So powerful.
I met John many years ago through community volunteering, at which he excelled at participating in.
Folks in the Edmonds area of Burnaby missed him after he was posted to other duties following a period in charge of the SE Burnaby Community Police Office.
He’s the cop that you’d see walking along, and two or three folks in the ‘hood would come up and have a group hug with him.
Would love to take you on another walk on Byrne Creek some day, like we did many years ago.
https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/a-veteran-mountie-shares-his-struggles-with-ptsd-hoping-it-will-encourage-others-to-seek-help/
We spent the weekend in Osoyoos, BC, hanging out with some relatives. Spotted wildlife, mostly birds, as we walked the shore path.
Downy Woodpecker
Red-Tailed Hawk
Yumi found an owl pellet. It’s always interesting to check these out for fur and bones.
There was a flock of waxwings chowing down
Yumi spotted this Douglas Squirrel and I waltzed around the tree until I got this shot
I love driving the Pemberton Meadows Road, such great views!
Took a jaunt while camping at Alice Lake Provincial Park.
