Category: Towhee

A Brisk Walk on a Chilly Day

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This is my 2nd winter in Chilliwack after my move from Winnipeg, Manitoba (sometimes called Winterpeg, Man Its cold. It was quite mild here last winter (my first B.C. winter), but I think some of the Manitoba weather has now found me. I can’t complain too much, since there is no snow on the ground and… Continue reading A Brisk Walk on a Chilly Day

Not Many Birds Around – so Here are Fall Leafs

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Flowers, Great Blue Heron Nature Reserv, life, Nature, pictures, Towhee, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, wren2 Comments

I went for a walk at the Great Blue Heron Reserve this morning since the weather was beautiful and I had to get out and walk. I don’t know where all the birds are these day – but I did get to see and photograph a few birds when I was almost ready to head… Continue reading Not Many Birds Around – so Here are Fall Leafs

I Am BACK

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, bunny, canada, Chilliwack, crow, duck, ducks, Great Blue Heron Nature Reserv, life, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, Towhee, trees, turtle, turtle, walking, Wildlife2 Comments

After downloading and trying several different photo apps, and having trouble with the new learning curves, I was almost at the giving up point. But a couple of days ago, I saw a link to download my trusty old and no longer available photo app – Microsoft Photo Gallery. I clicked on that link and… Continue reading I Am BACK

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

Another Beautiful Morning for a Walk

Posted in Activities, birds, bunny, Damselfly, dragonflies, duck, kingbird, robin, sparrow, swallows, Towhee1 Comment

After a couple of days of rain, the sun has returned and the day should be very warm (or hot) late in the afternoon. So, morning was a great time to head out for a walk. This little bunny was coming right up to me – no zoom used at all here. Then he moved… Continue reading Another Beautiful Morning for a Walk

Another Wander at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Posted in Activities, birds, blog, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, duck, Eagle, flicker, Geese, heron, life, Nature, pets, robin, sparrow, Towhee, trees, walking, Wildlife1 Comment

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

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

Sunny Morning at Chem Lake Wetlands

Posted in Activities, birds, blog, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, life, mountains, Nature, pictures, Towhee, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife3 Comments

We have had a few cloudy and/or rainy days lately, and when I saw the forecast was for sunshine I decided to head out to Chem Lake Wetlands for my walk. It was so beautiful in the sun! A Couple of views from the still frozen lake. The sun hadn’t made it past the mountains… Continue reading Sunny Morning at Chem Lake Wetlands

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