A Busy Day at the Skagit River Branch Office
This was a business trip with Cal, my business partner. Honest. We talked about luring new clients, wading through paperwork, reeling from the shock of…
Two Weeks at Halfmoon Bay
With a wary eye on Rosie. Wood Nymph butterfly. Spotted Towhee, in from the red-eye flight. Bear tracks. Pine White butterfly. Rosie in her happy…
A Bald Eagle at Lily Lake
When Kathy and I first saw the bald eagle, we thought it was struggling to lift a big fish from the lake. Actually, it was…
A Birthday Owl
Owl sightings are about as rare as our birthdays. Probably rarer. Get one per year, and you are lucky. On a Sunshine Coast hike with…
I’m Back. No, Really.
My last post was 14 months ago. Building a new business has consumed my time and creative energy. I'm still building the business, but I…
Vancouver’s Record Cold (please don’t laugh at us, Calgary and Winnipeg)
Here in relatively balmy Vancouver, we have no right to complain about cold weather. Vancouver has the mildest climate of any city in Canada, except…
The Flashy Pileated Woodpecker
This very cool guy stopped by our alley today. He'd spent some time in our suet feeder first. You can tell it's a male by…
An Explanation for my Absence
I must apologize and explain why I've not posted anything since November. I started a new business. If you've ever done so, you know it's…
When My Brother Came to Canada
My brother Mark visited from Portland last week. We headed for the Sunshine Coast, where I hoped to show him the trails, lakes and vistas…
The Elusive, Resilient Bobcat
I spotted this distinct bobcat track while hiking near Homesite Creek on BC's Sunshine Coast. The track was likely fresh, as steady rain had fallen…