Hydrangea-Riding Snail
Lovely hydrangea on the back path as we headed out on our evening creek walk. On the way back Yumi spotted a wee snail on the same flower.
Fry Spotting in Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC
Nice to see lots of fry in Byrne Creek today with fry spotter extraordinaire Yumi Kosaka.
If you look closely you may be able to see a wee one just above Yumi’s wrist. Yumi has great non-threatening vibes : – ).
Also collecting garbage along the way. . .
American Robin on Byrne Creek Walk
This pretty robin was chowing down on berries in Byrne Creek Ravine Park in SE Burnaby, BC.
Elm Sawfly on Byrne Creek Walk
We spotted this gorgeous caterpillar on our Byrne Creek walk this evening.
Lovely One Mile Lake
One Mile Lake near Pemberton, BC, this morning.
Crescent Beach in White Rock, BC, today — birds, bees, flowers, driftwood
Canada Day at the BC Legislature in Victoria
It was a superb evening for a Canada Day party in Victoria, BC.
The crowd welcomed the First Nations blessing, and the mayor clearly acknowledged the contentious nature of the celebration. There was an impromptu demonstration, and that also went over well.
Here are a few photos:
I was keeping a hand over my lens in the crowd to protect it, and at one point it fogged up, producing a nice effect.
Getting some Beavertails to munch on during the fireworks
Midori Visits Victoria
Midori visiting Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. We took her with us for the long weekend. She’s actually a great traveler, despite what turtle books say about changes of scene causing stress. She loves looking out the window when the car is moving. Dunno what the heck she sees. . .
NOTE: We’ve had ‘Dori for nearly 25 years, and we do not recommend turtles as pets. They require care and attention like any living thing, and because she’s a wild animal and not native to BC, we have permits from the government.
Yeah, I know, invasive red-eared sliders are all over the place, and that’s precisely the point. Either you take care of it for 25+ years, or don’t get one and then dump it, eh?
Clouds on the BC Ferries Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay run
It was a lovely day for a crossing.
