Tag: spring

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

I am Not used to having Spring in January

Posted in Activities, birds, British Columbia, canada, duck, Eagle, life, Nature, pictures, river, spring, trees, Vedder River, walking, weather, Wildlife2 Comments

Being a lifelong Manitoba resident (until I moved west last summer), I am used to extreme cold with spring finally showing up around the end of March (sometimes) or April (more often). I am loving the British Columbia weather. This may be a one-time thing and next winter may last longer, but I am taking… Continue reading I am Not used to having Spring in January

It Felt Good to Get Out and Really Walk

Posted in Activities, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, Gull, life, Merganser, Nature, pictures, river, spring, trees, Vedder River, walking, weather, Wildlife

For the first time in several days, the rain stopped and the sun came out. I often walk in any weather, but several days of pouring rain along with some cold weather kept me inside. I still walked though. My apartment building is a full block long and I walk up & down the stairs… Continue reading It Felt Good to Get Out and Really Walk

Nearing the End (I HOPE) of our Neverending Winter

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, blackbird, canada, critters, duck, Fort Whyte Alive, goose, junco, life, Manitoba, Merganser, Nature, pictures, snow, sparrow, squirrel, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg, winter, Woodpecker2 Comments

Although there is still snow and ice in abundance here, there is also water – lots of water. Due to our high amount of snowfall this year, the melting snow and ice is now causing flooding in many parts of the province. Winnipeg (or Winterpeg, which it is often called) has almost made it through… Continue reading Nearing the End (I HOPE) of our Neverending Winter

A Springtime Stroll at Fort Whyte Alive

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, bison, canada, critters, Eagle, Fort Whyte Alive, geese, goose, ice, life, Macy, Manitoba, Nature, Redpoll, snow, squirrel, Teddy, trees, walking, Waxwing, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg, Woodpecker4 Comments

Right after Teddy, Macy and I had our morning walk, I decided to drive over to Fort Whyte Alive to have another walk. There is still a lot of snow and ice covering much of the trails and the lakes, but walking is ok. Every trail did have some gravel or sand showing and it… Continue reading A Springtime Stroll at Fort Whyte Alive

More Fun with Macy & Teddy

Posted in Activities, animals, canada, dog, dog walking, life, Macy, Manitoba, pets, pictures, spring, Teddy, walking, weather, Winnipeg, winter

So far this is the only photo with both of them together (sort of). They are both adorable, but I haven’t seen them play together or lie down together. I have had them lie down beside me – with one on each side of me and their heads on my lap. I didn’t have the… Continue reading More Fun with Macy & Teddy

A Stroll around Fort Whyte Alive

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, bison, canada, cormorant, critters, dove, duck, ducks, eagle, Eagle, Fort Whyte Alive, geese, goose, Gull, life, Manitoba, Merganser, Nature, pelican, pictures, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg

Spring means baby critters and a walk around Fort Whyte Alive seemed to be a good idea. Although I heard there were some Goslings there, I was unable to find them (this time). I did find critters and some large babies though. We are having beautiful weather now and I will be outside as much… Continue reading A Stroll around Fort Whyte Alive

Back to Bird’s Hill Provincial Park – part 3

Posted in Activities, Bird's Hill Provincial Park, birds, canada, Manitoba, Nature, Provincial Park, snow, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg

It was a short drive from the beach parking lot to the next parking lot, so I was soon walking along the Cedar Bog trail. The snow was pretty much gone, so other than some muddy spots – walking was good. 🙂 I could hear Chickadees, but they were not showing themselves to me –… Continue reading Back to Bird’s Hill Provincial Park – part 3

Back to Bird’s Hill Provincial Park

Posted in Activities, bear, Bird's Hill Provincial Park, birds, canada, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, Provincial Park, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife2 Comments

It has been over a month since my last slippery visit to the trails at Bird’s Hill Provincial Park. The trails weren’t very good with a lot of ice then, but they are much better now. Some spots are very wet and muddy though and some of the recent snow is still evident, but I… Continue reading Back to Bird’s Hill Provincial Park

Geese, Ducks and More

Posted in animals, canada, critters, ducks, flight, Fort Whyte Alive, geese, ice, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, spring, trees, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg

It was such a beautiful morning yesterday, so I headed back to Fort Whyte Alive to walk after the snow had melted. The wind died down, the sky was blue and the temperature was back above 0C. Actually, it was about 10C and absolutely perfect for walking. Happy Easter!