American bittern

By bufo_raddei, 27/04/2024 13:29

This creature is not rare but quite asocial, misanthropic, and hidden. It usually walks gloomily in shallow water looking for fish, frogs, and other delicatessen. Bittern prefers overgrown marshes, so to meet and especially to see a bittern is not easy. Before this time, I saw . . . → Continue reading American bittern

Birds, British Columbia

Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part Two.

By bufo_raddei, 12/06/2023 07:07

Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One. Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. White-tailed Ptarmigans

Next day we spent on the second part of the Rim. Through green larches.

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British Columbia, Lakes and Rivers, Mountains    

Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. White-tailed Ptarmigans

By bufo_raddei, 12/06/2023 06:26

Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One.

Aka Lagopus leucura. The smallest ptarmigans. Already started to change colour for winter. Soon will be completely white, just right for snow. Now they are so similar in colour to rocks and grass, that can be seen only when . . . → Continue reading Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. White-tailed Ptarmigans

Birds, British Columbia, Mountains    

Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One.

By bufo_raddei, 29/05/2023 20:16

Cathedral Park in the south-east of British Columbia is a beautiful place in the mountain, however, not without problems. The road to the central, the most interesting part of the park, is private, you cannot use your own vehicle, and, not many vehicles can make this road . . . → Continue reading Cathedral Park. Ten years hence. Part One.

British Columbia, Lakes and Rivers, Mountains    

Spring is coming

By bufo_raddei, 24/01/2022 20:45

Flowers, Spring, Vancouver

January 1st. Ski and Swim

By bufo_raddei, 08/01/2022 14:50

First time I visited Vancouver many years ago. I was there for the interview, and as the city’s features advertisement got the statement, that it is a unique place, where you can “ski and swim on the same day”. At that time I choose Victoria instead of . . . → Continue reading January 1st. Ski and Swim

British Columbia, Mountains, sea and ocean, Winter

Winter inside and outside

By bufo_raddei, 15/04/2020 09:24

Unwrap outlook:

British Columbia, Winter    

Black and White Winter

By bufo_raddei, 03/04/2020 07:02

Two more:

British Columbia, Winter    

Black and White Big White

By bufo_raddei, 18/03/2020 11:45

I have worried that wouldn’t have a chance for alpine skiing in this season. However, thanks to my friends, I spent a couple weekends on Big White. I love this place for the best snow among the relatively nearest ski resorts. Unfortunately, the weather was not perfect, . . . → Continue reading Black and White Big White

British Columbia, Forest, Mountains, Winter    

Spring skiing

By bufo_raddei, 21/03/2018 10:04

Finally, I got some skiing in this season and spent four days on Big White. I love spring skiing at this resort: the snow is still good, but it is warm and sunny. More snow photos:

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