The hummingbird's vertical pupils and long, piercing beak tell us that this animal is an ambush predator

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Goslings and ducklings in Langley, BC

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Great Blue Heron fishing for dinner at Brydon Lagoon in Langley, BC.

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We were lucky enough to see some House Sparrow fledglings taking their first hops out of the nest.

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The Showman, a song sparrow at Campbell Valley Park in Langley, BC

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A mother mallard holding (most of) her babies.

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Grebes look like coots or ducks, but they are actually more closely related to flamingos! They can trap water in their feathers to sink and stay underwater more easily. Very cool birds.

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Happy mother's day!
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More birds from the long weekend.

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Song Sparrow in the morning fog.

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Bushtit swinging in a tree at Brydon Lagoon in Langley, BC

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Another one from Campbell Valley. Townsend's Chipmunk having a snack.

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Song Sparrow that followed us around in Campbell Valley Park, Langley, BC

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Another friend we made in Sidney, BC. This harbour seal was waiting for scraps beside the fish market.

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Artsy picture of some branches at sunset in Langley, BC

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American Robin in Spring

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Northern Flicker in Surrey, BC

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House Sparrow in Surrey, BC

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Great Blue Heron in Langley, BC. As I go through my pictures to put on here, this stands out as one of my favourites.

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Black-Capped Chickadee in Langley, BC

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