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A Spring Morning at Sardis Park/Pond

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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

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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

I Did It

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, chickadee, Chilliwack, life, mountains, Nature, pictures, river, trees, Vedder River, Vedder River Rotary Trail, walking4 Comments

It has been a few months since I decided I was going to walk the entire Vedder River Rotary Trail and I finally finished it twice yesterday. I say twice because each day I walked, I then doubled my walk because I had to go back to my car. I don’t expect that I will… Continue reading I Did It

Great Blue Herons are Nesting

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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

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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

Moving Right Along

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, Browne Creek Wetlands, canada, Chilliwack, Geese, heron, life, Merganser, Nature, pictures, robin, trees, Vedder River, Vedder River Rotary Trail, walking, wilidlife3 Comments

I am now getting close to walking the entire Vedder River Rotary Trail. If I hadn’t taken 2 or 3 tries at the turnaround spot at the bridge, I would have probably finished it by now. But today I was back to walking along the Vedder River, on the opposite side. The parking spot I… Continue reading Moving Right Along

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

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

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

Views on a Sunny Day – part 3

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The last trail for the day was along the stream that leaves the wetlands. The water is pumped out of the wetlands under the path where it flows on. I don’t know where the stream goes as the trail ends, but the stream keeps going. Lots of evidence showing the busy Beavers work. Last time… Continue reading Views on a Sunny Day – part 3