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Pyracantha coccinea or scarlet firethorn berries are popular with our yardbirds in the fall and winter, and the spiky branches give both perch and protection to our diners. Mass profusions of these tiny plump orange fruit attract American Robins, Golden-Crowned Sparrows, House Sparrows, and Black-Capped Chickadees -- a daily crowd that can depletes this great bounty within a few weeks. Photographed on October 9, 2016.

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Pyracantha Coccinea Scarlet Firethorn Berries Postcard

Sometimes a mistake can be the path to a new technique. This Crested Iris was actually photographed outdoors under natural daylight after I forgot to reset shutter speed and aperture settings from the previous photo--which turned out to be perfect for highlighting its delicate petals. 

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Elegant Floral Crested Iris Shaga Postcard

One of a dozen of Harlequin Ducks I had the fortune of meeting at the beach, and my closest encounter with these diving sea ducks. Interestingly, all were adult males in near or full breeding plumage and showing off their slate grey, white, and rich cinnamon feathers, but there were no ladies of their own kind to impress. Photographed on the first full day of spring 2017.

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Beautiful Harlequin Duck on the Rock Postcard

This winter, we saw not one, but two Slate-Colored Juncos hang around the bird feeders in the backyard--keeping the 30 Oregon Dark-Eyed Juncos company. Photographed in late December 2017.

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Slate-Colored Dark-Eyed Junco on the Pear Tree 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

They're back! On a surprisingly cold and rainy morning, two flocks of Bushtits (10 in each) flew in for brunch on the flowering carrot, butterfly bush, and California Lilac bush. Some took baths on the wet leaves, and these five guys were huddled on the plum tree for warmth. It was tricky trying to get the catchlight in everyone's eyes (and all of them facing the camera (more or less))--but without a doubt, these little birds are naturally and undeniably photogenic. Photographed in early July 2016 and featured on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's allaboutbirds.org website.

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Heartwarming Cute Bushtits Songbirds Family Photo Postcard

I can't get enough of these well-dressed and beautiful soloists, who are all-year-round residents in Metro Vancouver. Until late May 2016, when I encountered a fledgling in the backyard, I was unaware that a few pairs of White-Crowned Sparrows were raising families nearby (and, as I had suspected, last year, too, in the cotoneaster bush out front!)

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White-Crowned Sparrow Songbird in the Grass Postcard

Seafood dining at its best! One of five Black Oystercatchers we spotted on a windy, cloudy day at the Tsawwassen Ferry Jetty over the Great Backyard Bird Count 2017 (Feb 17-20) weekend. The fishing (clamming?) was good ... these shorebirds were hauling in clam after clam after clam!

This photo was the 1st Place Winner in the Behavior Category of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's 2017 Great Backyard Bird Count Photo Contest.

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Stunning Black Oystercatcher Shorebird with Clam Postcard

Japanese Andromeda Bonfire Large Gift Bag

Japanese Andromeda Bonfire Ceiling Lamp

Japanese Andromeda Bonfire Ceramic Tile

Japanese Andromeda Bonfire Triptych

Colorful Japanese Andromeda Bonfire Shrub Lumbar Pillow

Japanese Andromeda aka Pieris Japonica is one of my favorite shrubs. It is one of the first plants to flower in the spring--making it an early and obvious choice for pollinators like bumblebees and honeybees--and its slow growing nature makes it an easy-to-maintain natural border plant. Its medley of young dark red leaves, mature yellowish green leaves, and white bell-shaped flowers contrasts nicely against a blue sky and makes for spectacular landscape shots.

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WWN Japanese Andromeda Bonfire

It's always a wonderful moment when our subjects seek us out instead of the other way around! A particularly bold American Robin approaches our picnic table to stare at us -- perhaps he was hoping that we had worms or berries with us?

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Curious American Robin Songbird in the Grass Magnet

Use this wildlife-themed trivet to protect delicate surfaces, tables, and countertops from hot pots, or as an accent piece for the dining room or kitchen.

The fly I just caught was THAT big! This handsome male Rufous Hummingbird was photographed at one of the nectar feeders at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in mid-May 2016. These feisty little hummingbirds are a popular attraction in Metro Vancouver, and can be seen here patronizing nectar feeders from March through August, although warm spells late into the fall in 2015 saw a few overstaying their welcome until the end of October! 

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Stunning Male Rufous Hummingbird Flying Jewel Trivet

Add a touch of nature to your coffee, tea, or favourite hot drink with this whimsical, wildlife-themed mug! 

Perched on a cherry tree is one of several resident Black-Capped Chickadees. Almost always in motion--particularly around the sunflower seed dispenser--this chubby backyard sentinel looked to be contemplating the future, with spring being just a week away. Photographed in mid-March 2018.

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Cute Black-Capped Chickadee on Branch Mug

Elegant Maple Leaf Tulips Neck Tie

Elegant Red White Maple Leaf Tulips Glass Coaster

Elegant Red White Maple Leaf Tulips Coaster

Elegant Floral Maple Leaf Red White Tulips Label

These striking two-tone maple leaf tulips were created specifically to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.

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WWN Elegant Maple Leaf Tulips

Add a touch of nature to your laptop or computer with this wildlife-themed mousepad. 

Bracketed by the underbrush was this Virginia Rail, who wandered into a sunlit patch at Brunswick Point, Ladner, British Columbia, and gave me this unexpected photo op. This was one of four Virginia Rails we saw today in the area--both pairs were within 200 yards of each other--and acting most unlike their usually highly secretive selves! Photographed in mid-December 2016.

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Virginia Rail Waterbird in the Underbrush Mouse Pad

Add a touch of nature and elegance to the kitchen in this tasty hand towel.

Our first (and only) attempt (so far) to grow these tart but tasty heirloom tomatoes. So named Green Zebra on account of its exotic and striking dark green stripes on its bright lime green flesh, a two-tone color palette that remains, even when ripe. 

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Pyracantha Coccinea Scarlet Firethorn Berries Postcard

Pyracantha Coccinea Scarlet Firethorn Berries Postcard

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Other postcards from various stores