Category: Coot

I Had to Go Back to the Great Blue Heron Reserve

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After seeing the adorable Great Blue Heron chick on my last drive over to the reserve, I knew that I’d be back on the next sunny day – so that is where I went yesterday. The above Mourning Dove and the below Spotted Towhee were both very co-operative & the Towhee even allowed photos with… Continue reading I Had to Go Back to the Great Blue Heron Reserve

A Quick Stop at Sardis Park/Pond

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Although I usually get to most of my favourite places to walk in nature each week, I have not been able to get to them for the time my car was on vacation in the Vancouver area. So, when I left the Great Blue Heron Reserve and had to pass Sardis Park/Pond on the way… Continue reading A Quick Stop at Sardis Park/Pond

A Spring Morning at Sardis Park/Pond

Posted in Activities, American Wigeon, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, duck, Geese, life, Merganser, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, spring, trees, turtle, turtle, walking, weather, Wildlife1 Comment

There are plenty of spots to visit for a walk in and/or near Chilliwack. I know there are still many more for me to discover, but even just going to my usual places, things will be different each time. More & more birds are returning – some just as a stopover before they continue further… Continue reading A Spring Morning at Sardis Park/Pond

Adventures at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

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According to the signs at the Reserve, the trail walking on the side of the lake where the Herons nest will be closed beginning March. Otherwise the number of people walking by the nests would disturb the Herons. I’ll still be able to zoom in on the nests from the other side of the lake,… Continue reading Adventures at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Spring at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, duck, Eagle, goose, heron, junco, life, Merganser, Nature, pictures, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife3 Comments

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve seemed like a great place to go for a walk yesterday. The ice is mostly gone, but on some of the little ponds where there is no moving water, there is still a layer of ice. I didn’t test to see how thin the ice was. Mallard Ducks and… Continue reading Spring at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Continuing Yesterday’s Walk

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, duck, heron, life, Nature, sparrow, Towhee, trees, Vedder River, walking, weather, Wildlife, winter

After making it back to my car, I started my drive back home. As I have mentioned before – I am completely directionaly challenged. Since this was my first time coming into this parking lot, I got to a spot where the road split in 2 different directions and I picked the wrong one. BUT,… Continue reading Continuing Yesterday’s Walk

Ice on the Pond

Posted in Activities, animals, balcony, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, crow, duck, Gull, hummingbird, ice, life, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, snow, Squirrel, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, winter2 Comments

I headed over to Sardis Park & Pond this morning. It is a beautiful sunny morning with the temperature right at 0C with a slight wind to make it feel a bit cooler than that. So far, I am really loving this winter. The water looks to be a bit chilly this morning, but there… Continue reading Ice on the Pond

Walking Around Sardis Pond

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, blackbird, blog, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, critters, crow, duck, goose, grebe, heron, life, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, trees, turtle, walking, Wildlife10 Comments

I love finding new places to walk, but always enjoy returning to my favourite spots too. Yesterday, it was time to return to Sardis Pond. Last time I was at this pond, there were hundreds of Canada Geese but this time, I could count the total numbers of them on one hand. Before leaving home… Continue reading Walking Around Sardis Pond

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

A Fort Whyte Alive Walk This Morning

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It was a chilly morning today, when I headed over to Fort Whyte Alive with my camera. The first tree I noticed has changed the leaves to yellow instead of the green they have been all summer. I guess autumn has officially arrived. I do love autumn, but it is just too close to winter.… Continue reading A Fort Whyte Alive Walk This Morning