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Fluffybutt buddies🦆💗

#SilentSunday #ducks #mallards #waterfowl #wildlife #quackers #birds #Saanich #CuteCouple #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW

Two mallard ducks standing on gravel path, one a brown and tan female with orange feet, and the other a male with a green head, white body, and black and white tail feathers, with orange feet.

#SilentSunday

This big old #GarryOak #tree is one of my fave trees in the entire city 😃💚

#nature #WalkInThePark #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #GetOutside #CuthbertHolmesPark #Colquitz #VictoriaBC #oak #OldGrowth #TreeLovers #TreeHugger #gnarly #arbor

An aged, gnarled Garry oak tree with bare branches twists dramatically against a bright blue sky dotted with puffy white clouds, with a background of dense, muted-toned winter trees and a hint of a field in the distance.

Today was an excellent day. I worked in the morning. Went on a lovely nature walk with Mom, after work. 10/10 day 🥰
I #volunteer at this park too - with invasive species removal.

#nature #WalkInThePark #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #GetOutside #VolunteersNeeded #Colquitz #VictoriaBC #stewardship #rewilding #InvasiveSpeciesRemoval #PleaseVolunteer #PeopleWithDisabilities

Forest scene with a muddy river in the foreground, bordered by dense vegetation and trees, with sunlight filtering through the canopy.

Me, in a purple jacket, camo pants, hat, and face mask standing in a forest, holding a walking stick and gesturing the peace sign in front of a fallen tree.

A view of a forest path with signage; a green sign indicating a "Wildlife Area", with a no-dogs symbol and text "Keep Dogs out of Water"; to the left, a sign that reads "Sensitive Area" with descriptive text. The scene is framed by evergreen branches and foliage.

Some parts of the trails we explored never got much sunlight warmth & remained icy.

#nature #WalkInThePark #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #GetOutside #ice #frozen #Colquitz #VictoriaBC #textures

Close-up of a frozen puddle with layers of ice, organic matter including brown and green pine needles and leaf debris. The surface is translucent, with varied textures and colors.

A brown oak leaf, partially submerged in clear, thin ice, lies on a ground of decaying leaves, ice fragments, and small grass blades, all reflecting the cold, wet environment. The leaf's intricate veining is visible through the water, contrasting with the textured and fragmented ice.

Close-up of a patch of broken ice fragments on the ground, revealing wet, brown earth and some plant debris. The translucent ice shards vary in size and shape, with clear and reflective surfaces.

#Footpaths explored.

#nature #WalkInThePark #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #GetOutside #Colquitz #VictoriaBC #forest #trails

A winding dirt trail through a lush, deciduous forest. The trail, bordered by green vegetation and bare branches, leads into the depth of the forest, while trees covered in moss form an arched canopy overhead, creating a layered effect.

View from ground level up toward the forest canopy, with a fallen tree across the path; ivy lines the right side and ground.

View looking upward through tree branches against a cloudy blue sky, with a lush green vine-covered hillside on the right.

#ColquitzRiver #estuary.

#nature #WalkInThePark #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #GetOutside #Waterway #Watershed #Colquitz #VictoriaBC #landscape

A still body of river water reflects a blue sky dotted with white clouds, mirroring the trees and shrubbery along the banks; dry grass and leaf-litter border the water.

A slow-moving river in a forest, reflecting the sky and surrounding trees. The water is dark and still, with reflections of blue sky and white clouds. The stream is bordered by muddy banks and dense foliage, including tall evergreen trees on either side and the tree trunks covered with vines. The light is diffused, on an overcast day.

A wide, tranquil river reflects the cloudy sky and surrounding trees and houses on a partly sunny day. The riverbanks are grassy with dry vegetation in the foreground. Houses and trees line the far bank under a sky of white and gray clouds with patches of blue.

A tranquil river flowing through a forested area, with trees lining both banks and the sky's reflection in the water.

#Moss appreciation.

#mosstodon #TouchMoss 💚

#nature #botanical #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #forest #WalkInThePark #UrbanForest #GetOutside

Close-up of a tree covered in vibrant green moss, with light shining through the moss.

A low-angle shot along a forest floor, a large exposed tree root covered in bright green moss curves across the frame, surrounded by brown needle-covered ground and green foliage, with tall, straight tree trunks visible in the background against a bright sky.

My left hand wearing a bright pink fuzzy glove gently touching soft green moss growing on a tree, with forest background.

#FalseChanterelles.

#fungus #fungi #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NaturePhotos #WinterFungi #NotEdible

Cluster of orange-brown false chanterelle mushrooms, growing out of dead mossy log.

I found a couple of small, new colonies of Clavulina cristata - white coral fungi. It's #edible but bland.

#fungus #fungi #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NaturePhotos #WinterFungi #CoralFungi

Close-up view of coral fungi growing from a forest floor of damp leaves, twigs, and small green plants. The fungi are white, and branch into antler-like formations. The leaves surrounding the fungi are green and speckled.

Mom & I had a wonderful urban #forest #nature walk 💚🙂

#AsianMastodon #FamilyBonding #QualityTime #WalkInThePark #GetOutside #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Trees #NatureLovers

Me wearing a native hummingbird artface mask, a felt hat with nature themed decorations, a purple jacket, and pink gloves making a peace sign in front of a weathered, upturned, dark tree trunk in a forest, holding a walking cane.

Mom, wearing a golden puffy jacket walks away down a nature trail framed by trees with moss-covered branches and bare branches against a cloudy blue sky.

Found several red banded/belted #polypore fungi, growing in the forest 🙂 (Fomitopsis mounceae).

#fungus #fungi #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NatureVideos #WinterFungi #polypores #ShelfFungi #Medicinal #FungiMedicine

Unidentified mushrooms at base of tree trunk.
Artist #conk / Artist bracket aka "bear bread" - growing off the tree, above (Ganoderma applanatum).

#fungus #fungi #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NatureVideos #WinterFungi #polypores #BracketFungi

Duckman, with the only perfect blaster jump, over the metal fencing obstacle.

Duckman was one of the local skaters who was on the verge of obtaining pro sponsorship. Unfortunately, his personal life crashed hard due to heavy boozing & drugs. That was what killed off many potential careers for several local, super talented skaters. It was sad, witnessing it all.

#skateboarder #skateboarding #SkaterBoy #VeeDub #SkateCompetition #UrbanSports #BoardSports #skateboard #VicWest #Skatepark #GenX #sports #Adrenaline #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Action #photography #DisabledPhotographers #WorldInMyEyes #Monochrome #BWphoto #FlashbackFriday

Black and white photo of a skateboarder mid-air performing a trick over a small ramp, other spectators watch near a tent. The skateboarder, wearing a white t-shirt and dark jeans, is suspended above his board, with one foot on the board and another in the air. A small crowd of people stands behind a metal fence, some wearing sunglasses, with others further back under a white tent. A second skateboarder is visible on the right, riding a skateboard on the ground, and watching the action.

These unidentified mushrooms were growing out of hardwood & leather on an old, decaying chair, in our backyard.

#fungus #fungi #nature #BackyardNature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NatureVideos #WinterFungi #mushrooms #FungiFriday

A cluster of small, honey-colored mushrooms growing on a weathered, brown leather surface. The mushrooms have layered, fan-shaped caps and textured gills. Small, round new fungi are scattered on the wood surrounding the cluster.

White shelf fungi growing in a vertical line on a weathered wooden beam, alongside a second wooden beam and dark green background.

What's growing in December?
Mini #daffodils - #rhododendron - #lupine 💚

#nature #botanical #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #gardeners #VictoriaBC #plants #GardenPhotos

Close-up of a rhododendron flower bud, golden yellow, surrounded by large, dark green leaves with visible veins, against a bright sky.

Close-up of freshly sprouted green daffodil shoots emerging from dark soil, with a weathered wall in the blurred background.

Close-up shot of a small, young lupine plants with distinctive palmate leaves, emerging from a bulbous base, surrounded by vibrant green moss and blades of grass, and speckled with water droplets.

Fingering fungi.

#fungus #fungi #nature #BackyardNature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NaturePhotos #WinterFungi #FungiFriday

A close-up shot of several brown, ear-shaped fungi growing amidst rocks and soil, with a finger pointing towards one of the fungi, and green plants in the background.

Close-up shot of a small, beige, cup-shaped fungus growing in damp soil, with a small pool of water in the cup's interior, a finger in the bottom of the frame, and small rocks and sprouting seeds surrounding it.

Close-up of a decaying branch with layered brown and white immature turkey tail fungi and bluish-green lichen on top of lush green grass, with a pale finger from a hand at the lower left edge.

Close-up shot of a cluster of tan, cup-shaped fungi nestled between rocks, with a hand giving a thumbs-up gesture in the foreground. The fungi have wavy edges and a glossy appearance. The hand is positioned near the fungi.

Unidentified #mushrooms in our front yard.

#fungus #fungi #nature #BackyardNature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NatureVideos #WinterFungi #FungiIDPlease #FungiFriday

Lots of mini #daffodil #plants #sprouting in #December 💛💚

#nature #botanical #Winter #Saanich #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #garden

Found these unidentified #mushrooms on our front side yard.

#fungus #fungi #nature #BackyardNature #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #biodiversity #RainsBringMushrooms #NatureVideos #WinterFungi #FungiIDPlease #FungiFriday

#FlashbackFriday 2007.

I was having a picnic with a friend on the boulders at Denniston Park, by the #CFBNaden base in #Esquimalt - when the #CanadianForces #Snowbirds flew over several times. They were doing some #aeronautical maneuvers as part of a military training/connecting event with multiple ally nations.

Snowbirds info:
https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/showcasing/snowbirds.html

#CAF #Aerial #Aeronautics #Flying #Flight #Jets #planes #Canada #Airforce #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

#vanisle

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