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Bring a bit of nature with you, wherever you go, with this wildlife-themed tote! 

This male Tree Swallow appears to be quite taken with this particular nestbox ... that look says "mine, all mine." Photographed in late March 2016. These small bluebirds have shown up almost a month later than last year, and the initial flocks are much smaller, too. Also absent at this time are the greyer females, which at the same time last year were already here. Nevertheless, it's still a wonderful experience to see these little birds in action over the water and in the skies.

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

Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Tote Bag

Bring a bit of nature with you, wherever you go, with this wildlife-themed tote! 

Next to the Brown Hawker dragonfly who made a beeline for me last summer and decided that my denim-covered leg would make a nice warm perch for a few minutes, this extremely accommodating Canada Darner dragonfly has got to be one of my best insect subjects. S/he didn't twitch in the 30 minutes I spent photographing it, and as a matter of fact, stayed on the exterior of the house for at least another 15 minutes before flying off!

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

Closeup of a Canada Darner Dragonfly Tote Bag

Bring a bit of nature with you, wherever you go, with this wildlife-themed tote! 

You know that it's been a really cold winter in Metro Vancouver when even the usually skittish Spotted Towhees perch on the trees just a foot or two away in the hopes that you have seeds on your person! Photographed at the local wildlife refuge in mid-January 2017.

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A Spotted Towhee in a Tree Tote Bag

Take a touch of color and tastiness with you, wherever you go, with this food-based tote bag, which features a medley of homegrown dark purple bell peppers and colorful heirloom green, yellow, orange, and red tomatoes! A great idea for the foodie, gourmet, or gourmand on your gift list! Personalize with first name or surname.

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Colorful Tomato & Purple Bell Pepper Medley Tote Bag

Bring a bit of nature with you, wherever you go, with this floral-themed tote! 

After the time of many showy blooms had passed at the end of July, this lovely ornamental flower, a South African native also known as the River Lily or Crimson Flag, continues to awe and hold its own at the UBC Botanical Garden. 

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Kaffir Lily / River Lily / Hesperantha Coccinea Tote Bag

Bring a bit of nature with you, wherever you go, with this wildlife-themed tote! 

An attractive raptor with a heart-shaped facial disc, the Barn Owl is gifted with extraordinary hearing — it can even hear the heartbeats of everyone in a 30 square foot room — and silent flight, which lets it descend on and capture rats and mice with extreme stealth. As nocturnal creatures, these endowments are critical when hunting in (sometimes) complete darkness.

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A Serene and Beautiful Barn Owl Tote Bag

Bring a bit of nature with you, wherever you go, with this floral-themed tote! 

These royal blue Cineraria flowers provide a dazzling (and welcome) burst of color for early spring gardens. Although these African natives and members of the daisy family are self-seeding perennials, I call them "Goldilocks flowers", because they require a very specific amount of rain, sunshine, and temperature to thrive.

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Beautiful Royal Blue Cineraria Flowers Tote Bag

Add a touch of sophistication and elegance to liven up dining experiences with this floral-themed table runner!

The enticing combination of purple/blue petals and yellow centers drew me to my first michaelmas daisies, which bloom from July through to October--adding wonderful splashes of color to the garden when many of the vivid hues of summer have already wound down. Photographed on September 18, 2016.

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Beautiful Purple Michaelmas Daisies Long Table Runner

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

Black Oystercatchers are one of the most approachable all-year-round shorebirds in Metro Vancouver. Their bright red bills, arresting yellow eyes, and red mascara will grab your attention from the start. Some will even walk right up to you--giving you the chance for some great photo opportunities. If they are very comfortable around you, they will go about their business as if you are not even there.

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Profile of a Black Oystercatcher Serving Tray

Elegant Maple Leaf Tulips Serving Tray

Elegant Red White Floral Maple Leaf Tulips Trinket Tray

Happy Birthday Canada Day Maple Leaf Tulips Classic Round Sticker

Elegant Red White Maple Leaf Tulips Coaster

Elegant Maple Leaf Tulips Post-it Notes

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

Getting My Ducks in a Row: Four Bufflehead Ducks Canvas Print

Getting My Ducks in a Row: Four Buffleheads Mouse Pad

Getting My Ducks in a Row: Four Buffleheads Serving Tray

As Buffleheads don't congregate in large flocks (4 is generally the maximum) but do keep their distance from humans and potential predators (with the exception of the odd sentry, who investigates all comings and goings of creatures other than itself), it was a pleasant surprise to see both conventions broken in early December 2016, when we spotted a flock of 30 at one of the local ponds, swimming very close to the edge of the pond -- and even anticipating handouts of birdseed! Clearly, these seaducks have become accustomized to the presence of creatures like us! 

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WWN A Fantastic Foursome of Buffleheads

Add a touch of nature to festive year-end celebrations with this whimsical, wildlife-themed Christmas stocking. Personalize with a name or meme. Reverse (for double-sided option) shows identical design. Great for the bird or nature lover on your gift list!

Seeing a Downy Woodpecker (usually the female) on the backyard suet feeder isn't unusual. Seeing this male (busy whittling wood here) and his female (unseen, but preening herself nearby) on the pear tree just when we got a spot of sunshine over the Great Backyard Bird Count 2017 (Feb 17-20) weekend, was!

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Cute Downy Woodpecker on Fruit Tree Large Christmas Stocking

Use this whimsical, wildlife-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!

Bring on the birds of spring! A round, energetic ball of energy, this adult male Wilson's Warbler posed briefly on the grapevine with the white, bell-like flowers of the pieris japonica shrub in the background on a slightly overcast afternoon in mid-May 2018. 

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Cute Wilson's Warbler Songbird on the Grapevine Ceramic Tile

Cuteness on Parade: Canada Goose Goslings Mug

Cuteness on Parade: Canada Goose Goslings Kid's Flip Flops

Cuteness on Parade: Canada Goose Goslings Tote Bag

Cuteness on Parade: Canada Goose Goslings Doormat

Cuteness on Parade: Canada Goose Goslings

The newest faces at the local wildlife habitat--namely, week old Canada Goose goslings--were parading their absolute adorability for the human visitors to oooh and aww over.

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WWN March of the Goslings

A Chatty Green-Winged Teal Duck at the Pond Throw Pillow

A Chatty Green-Winged Teal Duck at the Pond Jigsaw Puzzle

A Chatty Green-Winged Teal Duck at the Pond Luggage Tag

A Chatty Green-Winged Teal Duck at the Pond Keychain

A Chatty Green-Winged Teal Duck at the Pond Placemat

A Chatty Green-Winged Teal Duck at the Pond Beer Stein

Green-Winged Teals are starting to mass in greater numbers at Piper Spit, Burnaby Lake, as winter passes its halfway point. A number of these small dabbling ducks are also starting to engage in springtime courtship behaviours. This drake was particularly vocal, and gave me a good angle of himself in the process.

Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Tote Bag

Tree Swallow Songbird in Nestbox Tote Bag

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Other tote bags from various stores