The Feather Files Name: Great Blue Heron Species: Ardea herodias Native to and Migration: Partial - birds leave the northern edge of their breeding range to fly as far south as the Caribbean. Birds in the Pacific Northwest and south Florida are present year-round. Date Seen: April 2019; February 2019; August 2014 Location: Sun Lakes, … Continue reading Great Blue Heron
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Unexpected Entertainment in Nelson, British Columbia
We arrived in Nelson on motorcycles, hot and dusty after a long day of riding. We could almost see our hotel, but couldn't get to it because it was on a parade route. A police officer asked us to pull over and park. That is how we came to be spectators at the Annual Gay … Continue reading Unexpected Entertainment in Nelson, British Columbia
Where is the Letter ‘F’?- Alberta, BC, Florida
Can you find the shape of the Letter ‘F’ or ‘f’ in the photos below? The letter ‘F’ is used as an abbreviation for: Fahrenheit False Failing Grade Female Did you find a ‘F’ or ‘f’ in each of the photos? I’ve posted the answers at Photos Containing the Letter ‘F’.
Arizona, BC, Germany – Looking at Bridges
Bamberg is an beautiful example of an early medieval town in central Europe. It has a large number of surviving ecclesiastical and secular buildings. It is crisscrossed by many rivers, winding canals, and bridges. Some of the bridges are old and famous and some, like this one, are more modern, but don't detract from the … Continue reading Arizona, BC, Germany – Looking at Bridges
Art Imitates Life – Vancouver Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Finding Sea Glass at British Columbia Beaches
Beachcombers love to find Sea Glass on the beaches on the West Coast of Canada.
Colours of Water – Aquamarine and Boysenberry
My skin is kind of sort of brownish Pinkish yellowish white. My eyes are greyish blueish green, But I'm told they look orange in the night. My hair is reddish blondish brown, But it's silver when it's wet. And all the colors I am inside Have not been invented yet. - Shel Silverstein, Colors- One … Continue reading Colours of Water – Aquamarine and Boysenberry
At the Aquarium
Last month I was at the Vancouver Aquarium. One of the most beautiful exhibits was the tank full of Jelly Fish.
Getting Ready for a Motorcycle Ride
The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome. - Author Unknown - Rough and ready motorcycle riders get up at the crack of dawn to make sure everything is ready to roll. The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready. - Henry … Continue reading Getting Ready for a Motorcycle Ride
Winter Snow – Crisp and Clear, Foggy and Dull
A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water. - Carl Reiner -