We took our usual walk in Byrne Creek Ravine Park this morning in SE Burnaby. It was sunny, albeit cold.
There were lots of folks out walking and yet obviously being careful to maintain social distance when passing on the trails, for example stepping a few meters off to let other other pass.
We didn’t see any salmon fry in the creek, though we first spotted some over a week ago. But there was lots of other wildlife to enjoy.
Pileated Woodpecker
This Northern Flicker was drumming on roof vent
Hooded Merganser in Byrne Creek habitat overflow pond
These people, many of them staff from municipal governments in the Lower Mainland, and staff from Metro Vancouver, share a wealth of experience and knowledge.
When one sees an agenda laid out to the minute, and the chair and executive director power through with time to spare, that’s a great meeting .
Yumi and have been doing spot checks for salmonid fry in Byrne Creek in SE #Burnaby where we volunteer as streamkeepers.
Today we spotted two, the first we’ve seen this year. It’s so exciting and uplifting to know that the salmon that returned to spawn in this battered urban creek were successful in starting a new generation.
The last year was not friendly to salmon. Drought conditions last summer resulted in very low, warm flows. Then we had snow and torrential rains in the winter, so much so that we were afraid that nests of eggs may have been blown out.
We’ll be keeping sharp eyes out for more fry in the days and weeks to come!
A poor photo taken with my pocket cam in low light. Will try to get some better shots soon.
Came upon an owl pellet on our Byrne Creek walk in south Burnaby today. Opened it up to find small bones inside. We haven’t heard owls for some time, but they’re still around.
Also saw a bald eagle being chased by crows, and a hawk being chased by crows.
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