May 1st & 2nd 2013
We are enjoying the beginning of May with many flowers, birds and insects around there is always something to point the camera at while taking our daily walks at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.
Black-headed Grosbeaks are easily found in the trees along the trails.
A Black-throated Grey Warbler was seen bouncing around the middle canopy of trees on a very dark morning.
We often find butterflies along the trails, this one might be a Spring Azure but there are many types of small blue butterflies so it could be something else.
American Coots have usually left our area for their nesting grounds by now.
Damselflies are pretty and found near water.
Downy Woodpeckers were seen along the trails.
A male Northern Red-shafted Flicker peeked out of its nest hole one morning.
We saw an Orange-crowned Warbler one morning for just a few seconds.
While talking to Dave Peppar one morning, we watched a male and female Osprey on a nearby snag.
A Red-tailed Hawk soared overhead one day.
Red-winged Blackbirds are starting to nest in the marshy areas.
Tree Swallows were checking out nesting boxes.
Thimbleberries are starting to bloom, later they will provide food for birds.
Common Yellowthroats were seen in several locations.
A few Yellow-rumped Warblers were seen migrating through our area.
We stopped in at the Rotary Interpretive Centre Gift Shop for nice visits with Muriel and Cynthia and enjoyed chats with Larry, Terry, Terry C., Dave and Doug on the trails.
We took a short hike part way up Mount Thom where we enjoyed fresh mountain air, some butterflies, birds and flowers.
A Spring Azure was found fluttering along the trail.
A Comma was also seen.
Chestnut-backed Chickadees were seen.
Yellow-rumped Warblers were in large numbers.
Trillium bloomed along the trails.
We stopped at Ryder Lake Park and found Deer right beside the car in the shade.
A pretty female Rufous Hummingbird perched in the shade of a large Douglas Fir Tree.
Wild Yellow Violets bloomed under the trees.
A Red-breasted Sapsucker was seen at the edge of the park.
We are not authorities on birds, wildlife, plants, cameras or photography, if you are doing research on any subjects, please refer to a more educational site for advice and double-check whatever you research.
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