Category: heron

A Trip to Gibsons – Sunshine Coast

Posted in Activities, B.C. Ferry, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, ducks, Gull, heron, life, mountains, Nature, pictures, trees, walking, weather, wilidlife

The Seniors’ Resource Society in Chilliwack has a great variety of trips for local seniors to take at a reasonable cost. I have mentioned some of the trips before, but really have to thank the resource society for making these arrangements for us to enjoy. Since I am fairly new to the area, I am… Continue reading A Trip to Gibsons – Sunshine Coast

Sucia Island Picnic Cruise

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, cormorant, critters, flight, Gull, heron, life, mountains, Nature, Sea Lions, Sea Lions, Seal, Seals, USA, walking, weather, whales, Wildlife, wilidlife4 Comments

It has been just over a year since I packed my belongings and headed west to British Columbia. I have settled in at Chilliwack and am loving every minute. There is so much that is available to seniors – some is completely free and others have fees involved (but not high fees – just enough… Continue reading Sucia Island Picnic Cruise

A Little Walk

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This morning I had an appointment at my bank (or I thought I did – but more on that later). My car is on vacation in another city, so I got up nice & early to have enough time to walk there. I have walked this distance a few times since I moved here about… Continue reading A Little Walk

Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, bunny, canada, Chilliwack, Eagle, hawk, heron, life, Nature, Riding Mountain National Park, Towhee, trees, walking, wilidlife4 Comments

Obviously these birds are not friends – but they do have an interesting relationship that I was not aware of when I arrived here last summer. Back in Manitoba where I spent most of my life, I would see Bald Eagles on a regular basis, but very seldom saw Great Blue Herons. I would always… Continue reading Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles

I Had to Go Back to the Great Blue Heron Reserve

Posted in birds, blog, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Coot, dove, duckling, goose, gosling, heron, Nature, Sardis Park/Pond, Towhee, trees, turtle, walking, Waxwing, Wildlife8 Comments

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

Finally – A Baby Heron!

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, duckling, Flowers, heron, life, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, turtle, walking, Wildlife

Each time I headed out to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, I was hoping to see a baby – and until today, it was always just wishful thinking. But today -I found one in a nest with a parent standing guard. It is difficult to even see the nests with all the green leaves… Continue reading Finally – A Baby Heron!

Checking In at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, ducks, flight, heron, life, Merganser, Nature, pictures, Toyota Yaris, trees, Vulture, walking, wildflowrs, Wildlife4 Comments

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

A Sunny Day

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Eagle, heron, life, Nature, pictures, river, robin, trees, Vedder River, Vedder River Rotary Trail, walking, Wildlife5 Comments

After a few days of rain, the sun finally came out to brighten things up and I decided to check in on the Herons at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. Of course, I have to check in on any other birds and critters while I am there also. According to Google, “Herons lay 2–5… Continue reading A Sunny Day

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

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