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Sanderlings are tiny -- and surprisingly, quite approachable -- migratory shorebirds that can be easily found on Vancouver beaches in the coldest winter months. This one was foraging 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

Sanderling Wades Through Wintry Waters Wrapping Paper

Marigolds aren't just eye candy; they've been used for culinary (teas, salads) and medicinal (anti-inflammatory) purposes for hundreds of years in European cultures. These beautiful, aromatic and showy blooms bloom all summer long into fall and even until the first frost. They are a natural mosquito repellent, and may also keep flower munchers like deer from the pride and joy in your garden. Photographed in mid July 2016 at a local public garden.

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Elegant Floral Pot Yellow Marigold Flowers Wrapping Paper

Poinsettias are most often associated with Christmas, and, surrounded here by cream coloured Yellow Snow poinsettias, the speckled leaves of this particular variety -- known as Shimmer Surprise Poinsettia -- add an even more festive touch to year-end holidays as a popular centerpiece.

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

Design and Photography © W.H. Sim, All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

Festive Red White Floral Poinsettias Wrapping Paper

These large pink saucer magnolias were blossoming on a large, tall tree in UBC Botanical Gardens -- a beautiful sight on a sunny spring day.

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Elegant Floral Pink Saucer Magnolia Blossoms Wrapping Paper

Flamingoes aren’t naturally coloured pink or orange — they are grey or white, but thanks to a diet that’s extremely rich in betacarotene, they glow with amazing titian hues.

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Flamingo in the Summer Sun Wrapping Paper

Perfectly reflected in the tranquil waters of this pond is this Northern Pintail drake. They may be most commonly seen in West Coast winters, but I've encountered these ducks all year round at the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

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Stunning Reflections of a Northern Pintail Duck Wrapping Paper

Owls are such fascinating creatures. They are front page newsmakers, drawing the interest of birders, nature lovers, and just about everyone else who has a pulse. Snowy Owls are especially charismatic; the largest owls in North America only show up in Metro Vancouver every few years, and their appearance during our winters causes crowds of admirers and fans to form and flock.

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Beautiful Dreamy Serene Snowy Owl Wrapping Paper

My second visit to the Maplewood Conservation Area in North Vancouver produced meetings with not two, but six blacktail deer in a clearing ... four fawns and two does who seemed completely at ease with the small group of photographers in their midst. The younger ones seemed almost as curious about the humans as we were about them! This fawn was extremely happy to be alive, bounding in a very Bambi-esque manner through the forest! Photographed in late August 2016.

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Funny Young Blacktail Deer Smiles at Photographer Magnet

Beautiful Northern Harrier Hawk in the Marsh Wall Clock

Beautiful Northern Harrier Hawk in the Marshes Magnet

Beautiful Female Northern Harrier in the Marsh Ceramic Tile

An unexpectedly close encounter with a female Northern Harrier--who is a stunning study in brown--while walking the paths of the local wildlife area in early Spring 2017. This beautiful, owl-faced bird of prey, so often seen soaring the skies, was hunkered down in the marshes -- probably waiting out her next meal, a duck who had gone to ground.

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WWN Beautiful Northern Harrier in the Marsh

Stunning Profile of a Red Golden Pheasant Watch

Profile of a Red Golden Pheasant Trivet

Profile of a Red Golden Pheasant Jigsaw Puzzle

Stunning Profile of a Red Golden Pheasant Gamebird Poker Cards

Beautiful Red Golden Pheasant Gamebird Metal Ornament

If the legendary celestial phoenix had an earthly form, it would have to be this creature. Golden Pheasants are showstoppers, wherever you see them. In their natural environment, these shy creatures seek the underbrush in the day and roost high in trees at night. As with most birds in the avian kingdom, the males are the ones who dress to impress, and this uncharacteristically bold fellow is no exception. This is the red gold variant. 

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WWN Profile of a Golden Pheasant

Add a touch of humor and nature to lunch time with this whimsical, wildlife-themed lunch box! Use the current meme or substitute with one of your own!

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. 

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Cute Blue Jay Songbird on Treestump Metal Lunch Box

Add a touch of nature with your golf game with this floral-themed putter head cover!

Also available in white, spoonwood (or calico bush) flowers resemble the underside (“ribs”) of umbrellas. They look like pretty little pink umbrellas, don't they? Just don’t eat or touch kalmia latifolia, aka mountain laurel; all parts are poisonous!

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Mountain Laurel: Beauty with a Price Golf Head Cover

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed serving tray! The perfect choice for hummingbird lovers! 

Isn't she lovely? This female Rufous hummingbird poses calmly for my camera on the old plum tree in the backyard. With the very early arrival (and disappearance) of the males in March and April as they migrate to as far north as Alaska, we have had a veritable dearth of yardbirds. Her continued presence means that life will become much more "interesting" for the resident Anna's (particularly the males). Not coincidentally, we are also seeing more birds in the backyard now.

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Cute Rufous Hummingbird on Plum Tree Branch Serving Tray

Nothing says "you complete me" or "your better/other half" than these whimsical, wildlife-themed lovers' mugs. 

Marsh Wrens are songbirds common to the local wildlife habitats and marshes. More likely to be heard than seen at any time of the year in Metro Vancouver, they are one of the few bird species that I have come to (correctly) identify by song than sight. When they do pop out for a photograph, I have but a second or two to try my luck--unless they choose to serenade me with their full aria.

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A Pair of Marsh Wrens Coffee Mug Set

Add a touch of nature to the bedroom or living room with this wildlife-themed throw! 

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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Sanderling Wades Through Wintry Waters Wrapping Paper

Sanderling Wades Through Wintry Waters Wrapping Paper

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Other wrapping paper from various stores