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Coyly flashing the photographer an enigmatic Mona Lisa smile while looking the supreme picture of calm and serenity, this Peking Duck (one of three escapees) preens its snow white feathers leisurely on the waters of a very busy Burnaby Lake/Piper Spit in late January 2019.

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

Peking Duck Smiling a Mona Lisa Smile in the Sun Postcard

Yes, there is a Pebble Beach in Canada -- on Galiano Island. This Gulf Island is blessed with an abundance of natural scenic wonders, and Pebble Beach is worth the 30-minute trek. Walkers are greeted with this stunning and breathtaking vista of sky, sea, and land at the finish of their short journey. Photographed on July 3, 2016.

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Pebble Beach, Galiano Island, British Columbia Postcard

Such a pretty pest! I spotted this bright orange beetle on the yet-to-flower Lady's Mantle. Two more of its cohorts were also hanging around in the same vicinity. Hope they leave the asparagus plants alone! :)

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Spotted Asparagus Beetle on Lady's Mantle Postcard

Hanging with my peeps! Despite the 60-80 Sanderlings probing the shoreline, getting a group photo of this high-energy flock (which was soon joined by another flock of 30-40 Sanderlings) in action was a bit difficult (imagine kindergarten-aged children running amok all over the place); shots of bills submerged in water as well as feathered butts pointed in my direction were the norm.

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Cute Sanderlings Sandpipers at Beach Postcard

On a very memorable Boxing Day 2017, a dozen of these enchanting but highly reclusive songbirds were frequenting the trees and vocalizing near the Burnaby Lake Nature House at Piper Spit. None seemed particularly concerned about the presence of photographers, and I daresay some of the subjects even worked the cameras with their pretty poses!

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

Stunning Varied Thrush Songbird on Snowy Ground Postcard

They seem like brittle beauties, but these purple star-like flowers are surprisingly hardy, drought-resistance perennials, especially given their South African roots. Purple ice plants bloom throughout summer and make for colorful groundcover.

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Beautiful Purple Ice Plant Flowers Postcard

A stunning medley of primulas, these bicolor, early spring blooming beauties beckoned me with their dazzlingly vivid palettes of reds, pinks, purples, and yellows. 

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Colorful Springtime Floral Medley of Primulas Postcard

7 Killdeer were frequenting the mudflats near the pumphouse at Boundary Bay Regional Park / Centennial Beach after the first snowfall to truly blanket the region and turn normally flowing watercourses into frozen lakes of ice and snow. In my admittedly short 2 years of birding, I have never encountered Killdeer at this time of the year (winter is a week away), let alone under the current weather conditions. Photographed in mid-December 2016 during an unseasonably prolonged cold snap.

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

Killdeer Shorebird on Icy Mudflats Postcard

Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree Ceramic Tile

Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree Bath Towel Set

Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree Drawstring Bag

Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree Glass Coaster

Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree Tie

My closest encounter with a magnificent male Pileated Woodpecker, who was busy carving out a hole in a very tall tree. Rather than be spooked by the presence of a photographer nearby, this largest of North American woodpeckers would stop briefly to see who was rustling the dead leaves on the forest floor, and then resume his woodworking activities. Photographed on Galiano Island in the early evening of July 3, 2017.

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

WWN Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree

Beautiful Varied Thrush Songbird in the Snow Wall Decal

WWN Beautiful Varied Thrush on the Snowy Ground

Sanderlings Takes Flight in the Winter Skies  Tie

Sanderlings Take Flight in the Winter Skies Flask

Sanderlings Take Flight in the Winter Skies Thermal Tumbler

Sanderlings Take Flight in the Winter Skies Hanging Lamp

After getting used to the presence of a photographer in their midst, an entire flock of 100+ Sanderlings suddenly decided to take to the skies, and circle the shore just above the water several times. 

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

WWN Sanderlings Take Flight in Winter Skies

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed serving tray! 

A Black Swan preens itself in the pond during the height of a summer afternoon. Photographed in mid-September 2014.

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

Black Swan in the Pond Serving Tray

Add a little character and whimsy to the office -- or office party -- with this wildlife-themed tie.  A hopeful Hooded Merganser drake puts in a surprise appearance in one of our newer local ponds. This one is warming up his vocal chops in hopes of impressing the two hens in his small flock. Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Singer in the Making: Hooded Merganser Neck Tie

Add a touch of nature and elegance to the kitchen and dining room with this forest-themed serving tray!

My mid-morning stroll through an old-growth forest in mid-June 2016 led me to one of those simple, yet breathtaking wonders of nature: the sight of sun-dappled shadows painted on the leaves of trees that have existed centuries before my time. The interplay of dark and light has always fascinated me.

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

Peking Duck Smiling a Mona Lisa Smile in the Sun Postcard

Peking Duck Smiling a Mona Lisa Smile in the Sun Postcard

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Other postcards from various stores