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Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this whimsical, wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

I missed seeing one of these tiny plovers in the summer, but my subject, in its non-breeding plumage, is no less beautiful for it! A rare sight for this time of the year (usually these shorebirds are already wintering along the coasts of the Southwestern U.S., Central America, and South America), this Semipalmated Plover was frequenting the shores of Boundary Bay at Centennial Beach during high tide, in (almost) mid-December, along with a flock of Dunlins and Sanderlings on a surprisingly sunny (and warm-for-almost-winter) day.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Cute Semipalmated Plover Shorebird on Winter Beach Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this whimsical, wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

Blue Jays may be one of North America's most iconic bird species, but they are rarely found on the West Coast. However, this one has discovered that Ladner Harbor Park in beautiful British Columbia is a great place to hang out and avoid the nasty snowfalls of the east. S/he's been "resident" in this forest since early November 2020 and grants an audience to whomever is willing to shell out a handout of peanuts first. Photographed in late March 2021. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Cute Blue Jay Songbird on Treestump Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this whimsical, wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

Leopard geckos clearly have a great ability to sense when the attention is on them. Through half-slitted eyes, this handsome travel-sized lizard lifted its head to gift the paparazzi with a cryptic smile for several minutes before returning to its afternoon siesta.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Funny Leopard Gecko Smiles for the Paparazzi Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature and whimsy to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

Mid-autumn brings the return of Buffleheads to the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. While one or two of these diminutive diving ducks will partake of the birdseed thrown in the water, the rest generally keep their distance from humans and the other waterfowl species. When the adult males are photographed in the right light(s), their heads are iridescent with all the colors of the rainbow.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Beautiful Bufflehead Duck in the Afternoon Sun Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature and elegance to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

With his bright white bib, this handsome domestic Mallard (of the Duclair designer "persuasion") was definitely the odd duck out at the local wildlife sanctuary. That didn't stop him from charming the photographers in his midst, and moving his way to the forefront of the feeding frenzy that included many, many wild Mallards. 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Funny Domestic Mallard Duclair Bibbed Odd Duck Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this striking, wildlife-themed glass coaster, which features a handsome male Ring-Necked Pheasant foraging in the oddest of places ... not a marsh or wild woodland habitat, but the green well-maintained grass of a heritage air park! He did not seem concerned that a couple of camera lenses was trained on him, but, from time to time, would stand up on his legs, flap his wings, and give his best rooster impression, before returning to the task of foraging. On a rather birdless day, seeing this gamebird made my day. Photographed on Good Friday 2017.


Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Profile of a Ring-Necked Pheasant Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature and whimsy to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

Looking for all the world like it's saying "deal me in!", this bold and saucy Columbian Ground Squirrel is just trying its luck with the two-legged visitors to Manning Park. These Prairie Dogs of the West were positioned near their network of holes in the ground (or in rotted tree stumps) and often calling in an upright position like meerkats or groundhogs (when they weren't chasing each other around or kissing). We found plenty at Manning Park Resort and Lightning Lake (particularly near the picnic tables). Columbian Ground Squirrels spend the short summer bulking up on fat reserves for their hibernation period, which lasts for seven months! 

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Funny Cute Saucy Columbian Ground Squirrel Glass Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this whimsical, wildlife-themed glass coaster. 

Sanderlings are tiny -- and surprisingly, quite approachable -- migratory shorebirds which can be easily found on Vancouver beaches in the coldest winter months. This one was strolling quite leisurely on the shoreline. Photographed on a very sunny and busy winter afternoon at Boundary Bay Regional Park.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Cute Sanderling Shorebird Wanders a Winter Beach Glass Coaster

Show off your love of nature with this wildlife-themed luggage tag! The perfect gift for bird lovers!

My second encounter with a male Mountain Bluebird. We are gifted, albeit very briefly, with the presence of these beautiful songbirds at the start of the spring season before they head to higher ground to breed. Those stunning cerulean colors stand out on a dreary landscape, even from a distance. When he wasn't busy diving for insects on the local beach, he was highpointing it on driftwood and stalks of dessicated tansy. Photographed at Boundary Bay Regional Park in early spring 2017.

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Beautiful Mountain Bluebird Songbird at Beach Luggage Tag

Dazzle your opponent with this adorable, wildlife-themed pickleball paddle!

There's nothing like a hopeful chickadee to make a beautiful autumn day even more memorable. Photographed in Elgin Park in South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, in mid-November 2022.

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Cute Black-Capped Chickadee on the Branch Pickleball Paddle

A soothing purple, pink and charcoal grey color scheme and solid all-caps fonts add visibility, ease of readability, and a professional touch to this emotional support animal patch. Font type and font colors can be modified as desired. 

Note: This design is optimized for this particular shape. 
Note: This patch is the companion piece to the photo ID badge: zazzle.com/pink_purple_emotional_support_animal_photo_id_badge-256576899704445294

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Purple Pink Emotional Support Animal Charcoal Grey Patch

Use this elegant, floral-themed tile to protect delicate surfaces, tables, and countertops from hot pots, or as accent pieces for the dining room, kitchen, or anywhere else in the home!

I could not pass up an opportunity to photograph these newly bloomed orange Asiatic Tiger lilies, freshly anointed with rain drops from a shower earlier in the afternoon. Photographed in early June 2017.

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Rain-Kissed Orange Asiatic Tiger Lilies Ceramic Tile

The start of the growing season means the return of the diminutive but feisty Rufous Hummingbirds to Metro Vancouver. From March through August, their presence means increased competition for nectar feeders and flowers for the resident Anna's hummingbirds. This fellow was one of five Rufouses to visit the Richmond Nature Park regularly on an early spring day. We witnessed extremely vocal and physical territorial disputes (which were, rather comically, inversely proportional to the size of the combatants). Photographed on April 4, 2016.

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Rufous Hummingbird Sitting Pretty on a Twig Keychain

Eye to Eye with a Tree Swallow in a Nestbox Poker Cards

Mad Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Ping Pong Paddle

Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Drawstring Bag

Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Large Christmas Stocking

Mad Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Metal Lunch Box

This male Tree Swallow appears to be quite taken with this particular nestbox ... that look says "mine, all mine." Photographed in late March 2016.

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WWN Getting the Staredown from a Tree Swallow in the Nestbox

Give special items and keepsakes pride of place with this elegant, floral-themed trinket tray. 

Sometimes a mistake can be the path to a new technique. This Japanese Shaga, a small but ornate beardless iris also rather romantically known as the butterfly flower for its delicate, wing-like petals, was actually photographed outdoors under natural daylight after I forgot to reset shutter speed and aperture settings from the previous photo.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Cute Semipalmated Plover Shorebird on Winter Beach Glass Coaster

Cute Semipalmated Plover Shorebird on Winter Beach Glass Coaster

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Other coasters from various stores