Category: duck

Checking In at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

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For the last 3 weeks or so, I have been doing lots of walking, but since my little Toyota was on vacation in another city, my walks have been limited to places near my apartment. There isn’t much in the way of nature near my apartment, so I didn’t have anything to take photos of.… Continue reading Checking In at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Browne Creek Wetlands

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, blog, British Columbia, Browne Creek Wetlands, canada, duck, Goat, life, Nature, pictures, robin, trees, Vedder River Rotary Trail, walking, wildflowrs4 Comments

When I was walking on the Vedder River Rotary Trail, I saw some signs about the Browne Creek Wetlands, so yesterday I decided to head back over there to see what I could find in the wetlands. I turned right and followed the trail for just a couple of dozen steps where the rotary trail… Continue reading Browne Creek Wetlands

Another Wander at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

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I love Great Blue Herons, but there are so many more birds and critters there that I also love. There are also many more places on my list that I will have to get to as well. Along with the birds and critters, there are amazing views almost everywhere I look. But, for now it… Continue reading Another Wander at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

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

Beautiful Sunny Day at Cheam Lake Wetlands

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, flight, Geese, mountains, Nature, pictures, robin, swallows, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife

After a few cool and cloudy days – today was finally bright & sunny. I had been thinking of heading to the wetlands at Cheam Lake, but wanted a sunny day to get the gorgeous mountain views and blue skies. So – that is where I went for my walk this morning. When I was… Continue reading Beautiful Sunny Day at Cheam Lake Wetlands

Great Blue Herons are Nesting

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, heron, hummingbird, life, Nature, pictures, trees, walking, Wildlife

I am thrilled to be able to watch all these amazing Great Blue Herons in the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve near my home. Back in Manitoba, I was lucky to see one or sometimes two when I was in Riding Mountain National Park. I usually headed up there 2 – 3 times a year… Continue reading Great Blue Herons are Nesting

Sardis Pond is a Busy Place

Posted in Activities, American Wigeon, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, Geese, goose, Gull, Merganser, mountains, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife2 Comments

Sardis Pond has been pretty quiet over the winter. Although some birds stayed, most went somewhere else. Some of the birds there today might stay for the summer and some of them might head further north after taking a break here. I needed a short and easy walk after yesterday’s longer than usual one, so… Continue reading Sardis Pond is a Busy Place

Walking in the Rain at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

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I knew that the path that went by the Heron nesting area would be closed, but decided to go over there and see if I could see any birds on the nests yet. I have a good zoom on my camera and was sure I’d be able to zoom in enough to see. It turns… Continue reading Walking in the Rain at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Walking on a Cloudy (but warm) morning

Posted in Activities, birds, blackbird, Chilliwack, cormorant, crow, duck, Eagle, life, Merganser, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, Swan, Towhee, walking, Wildlife

After living in Winnipeg (where I was born – many years ago) I am happy that I moved to B.C last year. Many of the winter days in Winnipeg are sunny – which is great for photographs. The main problem with that is that it is also bitterly cold and often with with nasty winds.… Continue reading Walking on a Cloudy (but warm) morning

Continuing on the Vedder Rotary Trail – part 1

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Today’s plan was to reach the bridge on the trail and cross the river to the other side. Next time I will park at the bridge and continue. I believe that this will be the 1/2 way mark – but I could be wrong – LOL I am starting in the Great Blue Heron Nature… Continue reading Continuing on the Vedder Rotary Trail – part 1