Dark Spectacled Woodhead

This strange thing was seen down on Marine drive yesterday, first sighting this year in that area, an indication that it may be spring at last.


Where : Marine Drive, Gibsons
When : 28th March, 2009

Bunfight

A real bunfight in the garden today, Flickers, Varied Thrushes, Steller's Jays, Dark eyed Junco's, Fox Sparrows and finches, all fighting for the food we put out, here are a couple of Jays that stood still long enough for a snapshot.


Where : Creekside Crescent
When : March 24th, 2009

North Shore

Always difficult to portray the North Shore mountains, no depth in the pictures, however, we have a good dusting of snow on them at the moment which gives more definition, this photo taken from North Road in Gibsons.


Where : North Shore Mountains, Howe Sound
When : March 21st, 2009

Adolescent Gull

Here, with almost full adult plumage is the usual coastal scavenger.


Where : Roberts Creek
When : 3rd March, 2009

Bald Eagle

There are quite a few mature pairs of bald eagles now, here again at Roberts Creek, an adult perched, waiting for lunch.


Where : Roberts Creek
When : 3rd March, 2009

Roberts Creek Heron

Early March, a real sense of spring in the air and here, a blue heron wades at the edge of the strait.


Where : Roberts Creek
When : 3rd March, 2009