Month: September 2022

So Many People Fishing on Vedder River

Posted in Activities, British Columbia, canada, car, Chilliwack, fish, fishing, Gull, life, Nature, river, Toyota Yaris, trees, Vedder River, walking

On this walk, I saw so many more people fishing from the banks or from the water (wearing hip waders) than I have seen before. The area near the bridge was not covered though and someone mentioned that the water was a bit too fast on that day. At least they are spread out instead… Continue reading So Many People Fishing on Vedder River

Just a Few Canada Geese

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, crow, duck, flight, goose, life, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, trees, turtle, walking, Wildlife

Canada Geese (& a few Snow Geese and ducks) have begun to gather where they can discuss their summer with friends & relatives before heading south for the winter. I was told by one of the regular walkers here that the numbers will increase to thousands (instead of just a few hundred) before they move… Continue reading Just a Few Canada Geese

A Walk in Nature

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, chickadee, Chilliwack, dove, duck, ducks, hawk, Hawk, life, lost, Nature, pictures, trees, walking, Wildlife4 Comments

Of course, where would I walk other than somewhere in nature. This walk was in the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. I covered a couple of trails that I hadn’t been on before, but I’m still not comfortable enough to veer off a path in case I get lost. On the way home I bought… Continue reading A Walk in Nature

Beautiful Day for a Walk

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, canada, dogs, fishing, Jay, kayak, life, Nature, pets, pictures, river, trees, Vedder River, Vulture, walking, weather

It was such a beautiful morning that I decided to head over to the Vedder River trail to walk. I usually avoid weekend walking since the trails can be busy, but thought I would go anyway. The fisher men & women were sure out in full force. As usual, I talked to a few people… Continue reading Beautiful Day for a Walk

Busy, Busy, Busy

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, crow, duck, ducks, geese, goose, Gull, life, Manitoba, Nature, trees, turtle, turtle, walking, Wildlife, wolf2 Comments

It has been about 2 months since I arrived at my new home in British Columbia. I did quite a bit of exploring, walking and taking photos, but suddenly it was time to start getting things done to finalize my move. I have to get my driver’s license changed from a Manitoba License to a… Continue reading Busy, Busy, Busy

Prince of Whales Boat Tour

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, canada, cormorant, critters, Gull, Seal, whales2 Comments

About 3 or 4 years ago, my daughter and I were booked on a Whale watching tour, but due to weather conditions and the need for me to get back home before snow fell in the mountains, we had to cancel. It had already been cancelled once by the company due to the weather. Now… Continue reading Prince of Whales Boat Tour

Checking out the Greater Vancouver Zoo

Posted in Activities, animals, assiniboine park zoo, birds, British Columbia, cheetah, critters, Eagle, flamingo, giraffe, Guineafowl, hippo, life, lion, Manitoba, muskox, Nature, Ostrich, Panda, pictures, sheep, walking, Winnipeg, wolf, zebra, zoo2 Comments

After all the time I spent volunteering as well as visiting the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, it was only a matter of time before I decided to check out the Greater Vancouver Zoo. This zoo is not in Vancouver, even though the name suggests that it is. It is actually in Aldergrove, B.C. The… Continue reading Checking out the Greater Vancouver Zoo

Return to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Posted in Activities, beaver, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, dove, heron, life, Nature, pictures, walking, weather, Wildlife

The first 2 times I went to the Heron Nature Reserve, I saw one Great Blue Heron – and both times it was at the same spot (give or take a couple of meters). So, I headed there yesterday morning to see if I could find it again. It was drizzling a bit, but but… Continue reading Return to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Dodger and I

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, critters, Dodger, dog, dog walking, dogs, geese, injury, life, Nature, pets, pictures, walking, Wildlife2 Comments

As many of you know, I used to have many pets. Our home was considered to be a petting zoo between all the critters we kept. Since I lost Chester, my last dog about 6 years ago, I have been without pets of my own. My daughter was out of the house and still had… Continue reading Dodger and I