Twice the bird

A glorious day tempted me outside and away from my computer yesterday; with camera and tripod I drove to a nearby area I pass often on the way to a friend's home at Oakden.

What a delight to discover there is more than one lake adjacent to the coffee shop and an abundance of birdlife.

 

Here a Pelican and Ibis share the area

 . . . and here is one section of a lake

 

This Pelican was doing contortions during its preening process!

 



  while here was one of a multitude of Ibis

 



 The Pelican seems to be admiring himself in the water

 

 . . . and the preening continues (the red reflection is of someone walking by on the adjacent bank)

 

 

I so love these giant birds with their unseemly gait on land but graceful flight in the air!

 

Linking up with James' Weekend Reflection

 

 

More snow

I couldn't help getting carried away taking shots of my snow-laden surrounds on Vancouver Island in March this year (it being a rarity in Adelaide, South Australia - my usual place of residence).

 

 The entrance to Salish Park

 Taken through the window but it still conveys, I believe, a sense of the magical atmosphere at night

 

 

 

 

This reminded me of an Alpine scene!

 Linking up with Susan at Outdoor Wednesday

Spring Snow!

In the latter part of March this year, my 2-month housesit was coming to an end and Spring was due to arrive - however, a vast quantity of unseasonal snow fell (much to my delight!)

 

 Looking across Comox Marina

 

 The shopping precinct in one part of Courtenay in the Comox Valley

 

On the banks of the marina 

Has Christmas come early - or is it running late?! 

The melt begins 

Looking shoreward from the Marina wharf 

The morning sun bathes the mountain tops (camera clock is wrong!) 

 

Joining in the fun at Our World Tuesday 

(with ongoing thanks to the team who invest their time to keep the meme running)

Busy Bee

 

Linking up with Macro Monday 2

(and thank you Gemma for keeping this meme going)

Decor options

While exploring the town of Courtenay in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island late last year, I was delighted to discover TAB Imports, a store offering a fabulous range of décor options.

 

 

. . . and this sign totally expresses my experience of life on Vancouver Island !! 

 



 

Do visit Our World Tuesday for other fascinating locations

 

Thanking Lady Fi and the team for their dedication to keeping this fun blog afloat !