Field Notes – Green Point Campground, September 10, 2013

by on September 24, 2013 { 0 comments }
<p>Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Foggy Forest

Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p><i>Oligocottus maculosus</i>, Cottidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Tidepool Sculpin

Oligocottus maculosus, Cottidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p><i>Pagurus</i> sp., Paguridae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Hermit Crab

Pagurus sp., Paguridae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p>Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Green Point Intertidal Zone

Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p><i>Nereocystis luetkeana</i>, Laminariaceae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Bull Kelp Pneumatocyst

Nereocystis luetkeana, Laminariaceae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p>Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,<br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Hippies Love Bull Kelp

Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p>Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,<br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 9, 2013</p>

Long Beach

Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 9, 2013

<p><i>Ariolimax columbianus</i>, Ariolimacidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,<br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Pacific Banana Slug

Ariolimax columbianus, Ariolimacidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Pisaster ochraceus</i>, Asteriidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Ochre Sea Star

Pisaster ochraceus, Asteriidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Pycnopodia helianthoides</i>, Asteriidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Sunflower Sea Star

Pycnopodia helianthoides, Asteriidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Anthopleura xanthogrammica</i>, Actiniidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Retracted Giant Green Anemone

Anthopleura xanthogrammica, Actiniidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Pollicipes polymerus</i>, Pollicipedidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Gooseneck Barnacle

Pollicipes polymerus, Pollicipedidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Mytilus californianus</i>, Mytilidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

California Mussel

Mytilus californianus, Mytilidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Anthopleura elegantissima</i>, Actiniidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Aggregating Anemone

Anthopleura elegantissima, Actiniidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Pleurobrachia</i> sp., Pleurobrachiidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Sea Gooseberry

Pleurobrachia sp., Pleurobrachiidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Anthopleura xanthogrammica</i>, Actiniidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Giant Green Anemones

Anthopleura xanthogrammica, Actiniidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
September 10, 2013

<p>Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Combers Beach

Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Calidris alba</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

One Foot Running (Juvenile Sanderlings)

Calidris alba, Scolopacidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Calidris alba</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Juvenile Sanderling

Calidris alba, Scolopacidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Charadrius semipalmatus</i>, Charadriidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus, Charadriidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Calidris alba</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Juvenile Sanderlings

Calidris alba, Scolopacidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p><i>Passerculus sandwichensis</i>, Emberizidae<br /> Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis, Emberizidae
Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

<p>Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, <br /> British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 10, 2013</p>

Sunset over Box Island

Green Point Campground, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 10, 2013

Sara had a week off before she started her new job so we took a short trip out to Tofino. We were lucky enough to get a campsite at Green Point Campground with a great view of Long Beach. The sunset picture at the end of the set was actually taken right from our campsite. Long Beach is truly breathtaking locale with a sharp transition between the vast sandy beach and temperate rainforest. [click to continue…]

Field Notes – Blackie Spit Shorebirds, September 1, 2013

by on September 11, 2013
<p><i>Calidris mauri</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Flock of Juvenile Western Sandpipers

Calidris mauri, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Calidris mauri</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Flock of Juvenile Western Sandpipers

Calidris mauri, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Calidris mauri</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Juvenile Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Numenius americanus</i> &amp; <i>Limosa fedoa</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Long-billed Curlew & Marbled Godwit

Numenius americanus & Limosa fedoa, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Tringa melanoleuca</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Numenius americanus</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Limosa fedoa</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

<p><i>Numenius americanus</i>, Scolopacidae<br /> Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> September 1, 2013</p>

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus, Scolopacidae
Blackie Spit, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
September 1, 2013

Last week I took a trip out to Blackie Spit in search for shorebirds. I had great luck working my way along the beach and I was able to carefully approach a flock of juvenile Western Sandpipers to within two meters. I was also got some good shots of the flocks in flight. Later on I was able to get some photos of the somewhat confused Long-billed Curlew that has been hanging around Blackie Spit for months and had recently shacked up with a Marbled Godwit. You can see a full list of my sightings in the KMZ file below. [click to continue…]

Field Notes – Cypress Mountain, July 14, 2013

by on August 14, 2013 { 0 comments }
<p><i>Phyllodoce empetriformis</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Pink Mountain-heather

Phyllodoce empetriformis, Ericaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Ambystoma gracile</i>, Ambystomatidae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Northwestern Salamander

Ambystoma gracile, Ambystomatidae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Abies amabilis</i>, Pinaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Amabilis Fir

Abies amabilis, Pinaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Haliaeetus leucocephalus</i>, Accipitridae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Juvenile Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Accipitridae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 14, 2013

<p>Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Dragonfly Nymph

Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Carex pallescens</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Pale Sedge

Carex pallescens, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Luetkea pectinata</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Partridgefoot

Luetkea pectinata, Rosaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Phyllodoce granduliflora</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Yellow Mountain-heather

Phyllodoce granduliflora, Ericaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Lupinus arcticus</i>, Fabaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Arctic Lupine

Lupinus arcticus, Fabaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Elliottia pyroliflora</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Copperbush

Elliottia pyroliflora, Ericaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Lilium columbianum</i>, Liliaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Columbia Lily

Lilium columbianum, Liliaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Penstemon serrulatus</i>, Plantaginaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Coast Penstemon

Penstemon serrulatus, Plantaginaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 14, 2013

<p>Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Nature Vancouver at Eagle Bluffs

Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Hieracium albiflorum</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

White Hawkweed

Hieracium albiflorum, Asteraceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Corallorhiza mertensiana</i>, Orchidaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Western Coralroot

Corallorhiza mertensiana, Orchidaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Cryptogramma acrostichoides</i>, Pteridaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Parsley Fern

Cryptogramma acrostichoides, Pteridaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Panthea virginarius portlandia</i>, Noctuidae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Panthea Moth

Panthea virginarius portlandia, Noctuidae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Rubus pedatus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Five-leaved Bramble

Rubus pedatus, Rosaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Cassiope mertensiana</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

White Mountain-heather

Cassiope mertensiana, Ericaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Eriophorum angustifolium</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Tall Cotton-grass

Eriophorum angustifolium, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Menziesia ferruginea</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

False Azalea

Menziesia ferruginea, Ericaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Bombus vosnesenskii</i>, Apidae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Vosnesensky Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii, Apidae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Rhododendron albiflorum</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

White Rhododendron

Rhododendron albiflorum, Ericaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p>Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

The Lions

Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Saxifraga ferruginea</i>, Saxifragaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Alaska Saxifrage

Saxifraga ferruginea, Saxifragaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Carex pachystachya</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Thick-headed Sedge

Carex pachystachya, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Carex canescens</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Grey Sedge

Carex canescens, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Carex lenticularis</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Lakeshore Sedge

Carex lenticularis, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Nephrophyllidium crista-galli</i>, Menyanthaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Deer-Cabbage

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli, Menyanthaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Erigeron peregrinus</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 14, 2013</p>

Subalpine Fleabane

Erigeron peregrinus, Asteraceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 14, 2013

<p><i>Veratrum viride</i>, Melanthiaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Indian Hellebore

Veratrum viride, Melanthiaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Carex mertensii</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Mertens' Sedge

Carex mertensii, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Juncus ensifolius</i>, Juncaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Dagger-leaved Rush

Juncus ensifolius, Juncaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Perisoreus canadensis</i>, Corvidae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Gray Jay

Perisoreus canadensis, Corvidae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Tofieldia glutinosa</i>, Tofieldiaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Sticky False Asphodel

Tofieldia glutinosa, Tofieldiaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Pinus monticola</i>, Pinaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Western White Pine

Pinus monticola, Pinaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Nuphar lutea</i>, Nymphaeaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Yellow Pond-lily

Nuphar lutea, Nymphaeaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Platanthera stricta</i>, Orchidaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Slender Bog Orchid

Platanthera stricta, Orchidaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Symphyotrichum foliaceum</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Leafy Aster

Symphyotrichum foliaceum, Asteraceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Carex echinata</i>, Cyperaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Star Sedge

Carex echinata, Cyperaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Rhionaeschna multicolor</i>, Aeshnidae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Blue-eyed Darner

Rhionaeschna multicolor, Aeshnidae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p>Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Bowen Lookout

Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Tanacetum parthenium</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium, Asteraceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

<p><i>Mimulus lewisii</i>, Phrymaceae<br /> Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> August 5, 2013</p>

Lewis' Monkeyflower

Mimulus lewisii, Phrymaceae
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
August 5, 2013

Over the last month I have taken a couple of trips up to Cypress Mountain. About a month ago I joined a group of Nature Vancouver members for a hike up to Black Mountain Plateau and Eagle Bluffs. The birding was fair with several high elevation specialties like Sooty Grouse and Hermit Thrush. I was also lucky enough to to see a flock of Vaux’s Swifts (Lifer!) just outside the lodge. Even still, I think the birding highlight of the day was seeing a Anna’s Hummingbird mobbing a Juvenile Bald Eagle. Over the course of the day we saw a total of 13 species. For a complete listing see the KMZ file below. [click to continue…]

Field Notes – Grant Narrows, June 30 & July 13, 2013

by on July 31, 2013 { 1 comment }
<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Nature Dike Trail

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Pitt River Quarries

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Melospiza melodia</i>, Emberizidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia, Emberizidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Ischnura cervula</i>, Coenagrionidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Male Pacific Forktail

Ischnura cervula, Coenagrionidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 30, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Fly

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Ischnura cervula</i>, Coenagrionidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Female Pacific Forktail

Ischnura cervula, Coenagrionidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Enallagma boreale</i> or <i>E. cyathigerum</i>, Coenagrionidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Male Bluet

Enallagma boreale or E. cyathigerum, Coenagrionidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Ischnura cervula</i>, Coenagrionidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Swarm of Pacific Forktail

Ischnura cervula, Coenagrionidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Limenitis lorquini ilgae</i>, Nymphalidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Lorquin's Admiral

Limenitis lorquini ilgae, Nymphalidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Katzie Marsh

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Grant Narrows Panorama

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Leucorrhinia intacta</i>, Libellulidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Leucorrhinia intacta, Libellulidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Nymphaea alba</i>, Nymphaeaceae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

European White Waterlily

Nymphaea alba, Nymphaeaceae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Limnoporus</i> sp., Gerridae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Water Strider

Limnoporus sp., Gerridae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Libellula quadrimaculata</i>, Libellulidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Four-spotted Skimmer

Libellula quadrimaculata, Libellulidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Libellula forensis</i>, Libellulidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis, Libellulidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Hexagenia</i> sp., Ephemeridae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Mayfly Subimago

Hexagenia sp., Ephemeridae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Zonotrichia leucophrys</i>, Emberizidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys, Emberizidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Female Common Merganser & her Chicks

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Malva moschata</i>, Malvaceae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Musk-mallow

Malva moschata, Malvaceae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Petrochelidon pyrrhonota</i>, Hirundinidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 30, 2013</p>

Cliff Swallow Nest

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, Hirundinidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 30, 2013

<p><i>Pachydiplax longipennis</i>, Libellulidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Male Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis, Libellulidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Fireweed Ditch

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Riverside Dike Trail

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Widgeon Creek Valley

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Raven Peak

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

<p><i>Aeshna canadensis</i>, Aeshnidae<br /> Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Male Canada Darner

Aeshna canadensis, Aeshnidae
Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

<p>Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 13, 2013</p>

Katzie Sunset

Grant Narrows, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 13, 2013

While the sightings are a bit stale now, I took a couple of trips out to Grant Narrows at the end of June and the start of July. On my first trip I walked the full circuit of the Nature Dike Trail. I was lucky enough to see and record a calling Least Flycatcher about 1.5 km from the trailhead. I also spent a good hour and a half chasing down Yellow Warblers hoping to see an American Redstart. It was only later I found out I was looking on the wrong Dike Trail. On Katzie Marsh I was able to make out a pair of Sandhill Cranes and one group of two Mute Swans (lifer!, if you don’t count the ones in Lost Lagoon) and another group of three Trumpeter Swans. I also saw hundreds of Cliff Swallows in the midst of nest construction on the Pitt Lake Trail Viewing Tower. Unfortunately, I have since learned that this colony did not successfully establish this year. [click to continue…]

Simon Fraser Moth Week Expedition, July 24, 2013

by on July 25, 2013 { 1 comment }
<p><i>Zootermopsis angusticollis</i>, Termopsidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Winged Pacific Dampwood Termite

Zootermopsis angusticollis, Termopsidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Brown Lacewing

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Moth 1

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Fly

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Moth 2

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Apamea ophiogramma</i>, Noctuidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Double Lobed Moth

Apamea ophiogramma, Noctuidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Harmonia axyridis</i>, Coccinellidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Multicolored Asian Ladybug

Harmonia axyridis, Coccinellidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Green Lacewing

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Eupithecia sp., Geometridae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Moth

Eupithecia sp., Geometridae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Clemensia albata</i>, Erebidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Little White Lichen Moth

Clemensia albata, Erebidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Banasa sordida</i>, Pentatomidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Stink Bug

Banasa sordida, Pentatomidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Chytolita morbidalis</i>, Erebidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Morbid Owlet

Chytolita morbidalis, Erebidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Moth 7

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Ortholeptura valida</i>, Cerambycidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Flower Longhorn Beetle

Ortholeptura valida, Cerambycidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Phlogophora periculosa</i>, Noctuidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Brown Angle Shades Moth

Phlogophora periculosa, Noctuidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Hemithea aestivaria</i>, Geometridae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Common Emerald

Hemithea aestivaria, Geometridae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Moth 9

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Protitame virginalis</i>, Geometridae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Virgin Moth

Protitame virginalis, Geometridae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Oligocentria semirufescens</i>, Notodontidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Red-washed Prominent

Oligocentria semirufescens, Notodontidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Tipulidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Male Cranefly

Tipulidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Venusia cambrica</i>, Geometridae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Welsh Wave

Venusia cambrica, Geometridae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Habrosyne scripta</i>, Drepanidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Lettered Habrosyne

Habrosyne scripta, Drepanidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Malacosoma</i>, Lasiocampidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Male Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma, Lasiocampidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides</i>, Drepanidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Tufted Thyatirid Moth

Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides, Drepanidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p>Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Moth 16

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

<p><i>Herpetogramma pertextalis</i>, Crambidae<br /> Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 24, 2013</p>

Bold-feathered Grass Moth

Herpetogramma pertextalis, Crambidae
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 24, 2013

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending the evening manning the moth sheet with my labmates and other interested parties from the biology department at Simon Fraser. The expedition was organized by my labmate Sean to celebrate National Moth Week. Check out his similar but better lit photos over at his blog. I, like most in my lab, am not an expert Lepidopterist so check back on this post later and I may have more informative titles and descriptions for the photos. [click to continue…]

Field Notes – Powerline Trail, Grouse Mountain, July 1, 2013

by on July 16, 2013 { 0 comments }
<p><i>Oreothlypis ruficapilla</i>, Parulidae<br /> Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Nashville Warbler

Oreothlypis ruficapilla, Parulidae
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 1, 2013

<p><i>Cardellina pusilla</i>, Parulidae<br /> Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla, Parulidae
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 1, 2013

<p>Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Powerline Trail

Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 1, 2013

<p><i>Parnassius clodius</i>, Papilionidae<br /> Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Female Clodius Apollo with Mating Plug

Parnassius clodius, Papilionidae
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 1, 2013

<p><i>Oreothlypis celata</i>, Parulidae<br /> Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Orange-crowned Warbler

Oreothlypis celata, Parulidae
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
July 1, 2013

<p><i>Celastrina echo echo</i>, Lycaenidae<br /> Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Western Spring Azure

Celastrina echo echo, Lycaenidae
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 1, 2013

<p><i>Limenitis lorquini ilgae</i>, Nymphalidae<br /> Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> July 1, 2013</p>

Lorquin's Admiral

Limenitis lorquini ilgae, Nymphalidae
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
July 1, 2013

Today I have another quick post from the July long weekend. I took a quick trip to Grouse Mountain in search of the Nashville Warbler that had been reported along the Powerline Trail. I had good luck with the Nashville Warbler (lifer!) with a couple of close views and even getting a decent photograph. In addition to the Nashville I saw, and in some cases photographed, four other warbler species including the Macgillvary’s Warblers (lifer!). I also photographed a number of butterfly species, the highlight being this mated female Clodius Apollo. You can see full field notes in the KMZ file below. [click to continue…]

Field Notes – Burnaby Lake Park, June 28, 2013

by on July 5, 2013 { 1 comment }
<p>Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Burnaby Lake

Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Limenitis lorquini ilgae</i>, Nymphalidae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Lorquin's Admiral

Limenitis lorquini ilgae, Nymphalidae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Rubus laciniatus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Cutleaf Evergreen Blackberry

Rubus laciniatus, Rosaceae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Lactuca muralis</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Wall Lettuce

Lactuca muralis, Asteraceae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Sympetrum illotum</i>, Libellulidae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum, Libellulidae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Spiraea douglasii</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Douglas' Spiraea

Spiraea douglasii, Rosaceae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Enallagma carunculatum</i>, Coenagrionidae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Tule Bluet

Enallagma carunculatum, Coenagrionidae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 29, 2013

<p><i>Papilio rutulus</i>, Papilionidae<br /> Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 29, 2013</p>

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus, Papilionidae
Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 29, 2013

Since Sara needed the car on Saturday to go volunteer at Wildlife Rescue, I took the opportunity to look for the Green Heron and Least Flycatcher that had been reported from the south shore of Burnaby Lake. While I scratched on both the Heron and Flycatcher, I did see and photograph some new (to me) insects. I think the highlight of the day was the mating Cardinal Meadowhawks. You can see my full list of sightings in KMZ file below. [click to continue…]

The Weeds of Colony Farm

by on July 4, 2013 { 1 comment }
<p><i>Lamium galeobdolon</i>, Lamiaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> April 14, 2013</p>

Yellow Archangel

Lamium galeobdolon, Lamiaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
April 14, 2013

<p><i>Lunaria annua</i>, Brassicaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> April 14, 2013</p>

Honesty

Lunaria annua, Brassicaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
April 14, 2013

<p><i>Silene dioica</i>, Caryophyllaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Red Campion

Silene dioica, Caryophyllaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Lathyrus latifolius</i>, Fabaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Perennial Sweetpea

Lathyrus latifolius, Fabaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Lysimachia punctata</i>, Primulaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Spotted Loosestrife

Lysimachia punctata, Primulaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Convolvulus sepium</i>, Convolvulaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Hedge Bindweed

Convolvulus sepium, Convolvulaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Hypericum maculatum</i>, Hypericaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Spotted St John's-wort

Hypericum maculatum, Hypericaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Trifolium repens</i>, Fabaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

White Clover

Trifolium repens, Fabaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Hieracium lachenalii</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Common Hawkweed

Hieracium lachenalii, Asteraceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Trifolium pratense</i>, Fabaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense, Fabaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Medicago lupulina</i>, Fabaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Black Medic

Medicago lupulina, Fabaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Hesperis matronalis</i>, Brassicaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Dame’s Rocket

Hesperis matronalis, Brassicaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Ranunculus repens</i>, Ranunculaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Creeping Buttercup

Ranunculus repens, Ranunculaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Taraxacum officinale</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Common Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale, Asteraceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Rubus armeniacus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Himalayan Blackberry

Rubus armeniacus, Rosaceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 22, 2013

<p><i>Matricaria discoidea</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 22, 2013</p>

Pineappleweed

Matricaria discoidea, Asteraceae
Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 22, 2013

In my recent trips to Colony Farm I’ve been surprised by the number and diversity of weedy introduced species growing there. With the exception of some shrubs it is actually difficult to find any native plants (you can find a full plant list here). I guess this is not surprising as this park began as an old farm. While none of these weeds are listed as noxious one has to wonder about their effect on successional processes within the park. While the signage in the park makes reference to nature reclaiming the old farmland it seems unlikely that the vegetation within the park will ever return to its pre-disturbance state. This lack of native vegetation seems to have no apparent effect on bird diversity but relatively few species of butterflies, who require specific larval food plants, have been reported from Colony Farm. I certainly hope we see more native vegetation taking hold here as most of the natural habitats and especially the riparian forests in the Georgian Depression Ecoprovince have been converted to agriculture.

Field Notes – Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, May 20 & June 16, 2013

by on June 27, 2013 { 2 comments }
<p><i>Aesculus hippocastanum</i>, Sapindaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Horse-chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum, Sapindaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Aesculus hippocastanum</i>, Sapindaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Horse-chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum, Sapindaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Cardellina pusilla</i>, Parulidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla, Parulidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Tiarella trifoliata</i>, Saxifragaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Threeleaf Foamflower

Tiarella trifoliata, Saxifragaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Claytonia sibirica</i>, Montiaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Siberian Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia sibirica, Montiaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Luzula parviflora</i>, Juncaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Small-flowered Woodrush

Luzula parviflora, Juncaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Dicentra formosa</i>, Fumariaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa, Fumariaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Tellima grandiflora</i>, Saxifragaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Fragrant Fringecup

Tellima grandiflora, Saxifragaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p>Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Trail Marker

Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Smilacina racemosa</i>, Asparagaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

False Solomon's-seal

Smilacina racemosa, Asparagaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Acer circinatum</i>, Aceraceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Vine Maple

Acer circinatum, Aceraceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Galium triflorum</i>, Rubiaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Sweet-Scented Bedstraw

Galium triflorum, Rubiaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Ranunculus uncinatus</i>, Ranunculaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Woodland Buttercup

Ranunculus uncinatus, Ranunculaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Veronica peregrina</i>, Plantaginaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

American Speedwell

Veronica peregrina, Plantaginaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Geum macrophyllum</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Large-leaved Yellow Avens

Geum macrophyllum, Rosaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Trientalis borealis</i>, Primulaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Northern Starflower

Trientalis borealis, Primulaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Geranium robertianum</i>, Geraniaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Robert's Geranium

Geranium robertianum, Geraniaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Dendragapus fuliginosus</i>, Phasianidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Sooty Grouse

Dendragapus fuliginosus, Phasianidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Rubus parviflorus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus, Rosaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Disporum trachycarpum</i>, Colchicaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Fairy Bells

Disporum trachycarpum, Colchicaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Ranunculus repens</i>, Ranunculaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> May 20, 2013</p>

Creeping Buttercup

Ranunculus repens, Ranunculaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
May 20, 2013

<p><i>Pipilo maculatus</i>, Emberizidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus, Emberizidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Dendragapus fuliginosus</i>, Phasianidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Sooty Grouse Chick

Dendragapus fuliginosus, Phasianidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Dendragapus fuliginosus</i>, Phasianidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Sooty Grouse Hen

Dendragapus fuliginosus, Phasianidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Hieracium aurantiacum</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Orange Hawkweed

Hieracium aurantiacum, Asteraceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Hieracium lachenalii</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Common Hawkweed

Hieracium lachenalii, Asteraceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Culiseta incidens</i>, Culicidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Cool Weather Mosquito

Culiseta incidens, Culicidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Lasioglossum</i> sp., Halictidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Sweat Bee

Lasioglossum sp., Halictidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Anthoxanthum odoratum</i>, Aveneae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Sweet Vernal Grass

Anthoxanthum odoratum, Aveneae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Plateumaris</i> sp., Chrysomelidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Aquatic Leaf Beetle

Plateumaris sp., Chrysomelidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Dactylis glomerata</i>, Poeae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Orchard Grass

Dactylis glomerata, Poeae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Bellis perennis</i>, Asteraceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

English Daisy

Bellis perennis, Asteraceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Veronica officinalis</i>, Plantaginaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Common Speedwell

Veronica officinalis, Plantaginaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p>Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Ainu Skyline

Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Rubus ursinus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Trailing Blackberry

Rubus ursinus, Rosaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Theridion</i> sp., Theridiidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Cobweb Spider

Theridion sp., Theridiidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Vaccinium parvifolium</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Red Huckleberry

Vaccinium parvifolium, Ericaceae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Philaenus spumarius</i>, Cercopidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Meadow Spittlebug Nymph

Philaenus spumarius, Cercopidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Aphis sambuci</i>, Aphididae<br /> &amp; <i>Lasius pallitarsis</i>, Formicidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Ant Collecting Honeydew

Aphis sambuci, Aphididae
& Lasius pallitarsis, Formicidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Bombus</i> sp., Apidae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Bumble Bee Drone

Bombus sp., Apidae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

<p><i>Athous</i> sp., Elateridae<br /> Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 16, 2013</p>

Click Beetle

Athous sp., Elateridae
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 16, 2013

This post is a composite of two recent outings to Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area where I went searching for breeding forest birds for my year list. For both trips I focused on the area near Horizons. [click to continue…]

Field Notes – Harrison Hot Springs June 7-9, 2013

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<p><i>Cinclus mexicanus</i>, Cinclidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 7, 2013</p>

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus, Cinclidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 7, 2013

<p>Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 7, 2013</p>

Northern Island

Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 7, 2013

<p><i>Cyanocitta stelleri</i>, Corvidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri, Corvidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Plectrura spinicauda</i>, Cerambycidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Flat-faced Longhorn Beetle

Plectrura spinicauda, Cerambycidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Circaea alpina</i>, Onagraceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Enchanter's-nightshade

Circaea alpina, Onagraceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Veronica americana</i>, Plantaginaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

American Brooklime

Veronica americana, Plantaginaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Menziesia ferruginea</i>, Ericaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

False Azalea

Menziesia ferruginea, Ericaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Tolmiea menziesii</i>, Saxifragaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Western Featherbells

Tolmiea menziesii, Saxifragaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Harpaphe haydeniana</i>, Xystodesmidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Yellow-spotted Millipede

Harpaphe haydeniana, Xystodesmidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Aruncus dioicus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Bride's Feathers

Aruncus dioicus, Rosaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Aruncus dioicus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Bride's Feathers

Aruncus dioicus, Rosaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p>Syrphidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Hoverfly

Syrphidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Pelecomalium</i> sp., Staphylinidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Mating Rove Beetle

Pelecomalium sp., Staphylinidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Blechnum spicant</i>, Blechnaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Deer Fern

Blechnum spicant, Blechnaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Ellychnia</i> sp., Lampyridae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Firefly

Ellychnia sp., Lampyridae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Malacosoma californicum</i>, Lasiocampidae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Western Tent Caterpillar

Malacosoma californicum, Lasiocampidae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p><i>Rubus ursinus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Trailing Blackberry

Rubus ursinus, Rosaceae
Hicks Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 105 mm f/2.8
June 8, 2013

<p>Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Echo Island

Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 8, 2013

<p>Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 8, 2013</p>

Harrison Marina

Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 8, 2013

<p>Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Hot Spring Source

Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Cymbalaria muralis</i>, Plantaginaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Kenilworth Ivy

Cymbalaria muralis, Plantaginaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Montia parvifolia</i>, Montiaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Small-leaved Montia

Montia parvifolia, Montiaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Heuchera micrantha</i>, Saxifragaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Small-flowered Alumroot

Heuchera micrantha, Saxifragaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Spiraea betulifolia</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Birch-leaved Spiraea

Spiraea betulifolia, Rosaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p>Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Fern Trail

Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Physocarpus capitatus</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Pacific Ninebark

Physocarpus capitatus, Rosaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Lilium columbianum</i>, Liliaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Columbia Lily

Lilium columbianum, Liliaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Ariolimax columbianus</i>, Ariolimacidae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Shy Pacific Banana Slug

Ariolimax columbianus, Ariolimacidae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Rosa gymnocarpa</i>, Rosaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Baldhip Rose

Rosa gymnocarpa, Rosaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p>Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Ferns

Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

<p><i>Adiantum pedatum</i>, Pteridaceae<br /> Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada<br /> Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6<br /> June 9, 2013</p>

Northern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum, Pteridaceae
Whippoorwill Point, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Nikon D5100, 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6
June 9, 2013

A couple weeks ago Sara and I took a camping trip to Harrison Hot Springs and Sasquatch Provincial Park. We arrived at our campground at Hicks lake on Friday afternoon. That evening after settling in we took a walk north along the lakeshore and around the Beaverpond. The highlight was definitely the Dippers I mentioned in a previous photo of the week. [click to continue…]

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