Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
It seemed like every other species had been getting into the game and finally Mallards caught up, with a most delightful (and numerous) family hanging about in the main pond. I took excellent photos of the tiny ducklings, and marvelled at how, even now, their down was pretty much totally hydrophobic. They wandered south and I followed them, allowing for some nice duckling closeups!
Also, congrats to me for adding to my collection of birds pooping. This time, a Spotted Towhee on the east dyke trail. I admit it’s not my best photo but hey: we must keep trying!
Terra Nova Rural Park
Driving in, and later walking along the open fields, I couldn’t help envying a little at the nice houses along the east side of the park, and along the river. It must be pretty nice. Then I realised you still have to drive everywhere! Mind you, there are buses a few blocks away on Westminster Hwy, and biking on the river trail right to the Olympic Oval and the SkyTrain is always an option. I guess there are always trade-offs!
The photos
