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Add a touch of the great outdoors to the kitchen or dining room with this sandstone coaster. 

I witnessed a beautiful moment of friendship between these two gorgeous chestnut horses. Were they mother and child; siblings; or simply stablemates without shared blood? It didn't matter what their relationship to each other was. The importance was the now of the moment. Not even a nicker did I hear pass between them; the simple act of touching spoke volumes for both. 

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

Two Beautiful Chestnut Horses in the Sun Coaster

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

During my second visit to Surrey's Elgin Heritage Park, my wish to see a Golden-Crowned Kinglet again was granted with the appearance of one of several accomplished singers in a giant fir tree. A diminutive but high-energy and multi-tasking bundle of energy--being able to sing, and flit from branch to branch while hunting for insects--the Golden-Crowned Kinglet nevertheless proved to be a challenging subject to capture. 

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

Cute Kinglet Songbird Causes a Stir in the Fir Coaster

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

A Short-Eared Owl surveys its hunting grounds for opportunistic Northern Harriers who would not hesitate to take advantage of the fruit of its hunting prowess. Sudden gusts of wind fluff this hunter's head feathers, revealing the short ear tufts for which this owl is named. Photographed on a late afternoon in late November 2017.

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

Stunning Short-Eared Owl in the Marshes Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed sandstone coaster. Perfect for bird lovers!

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.

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

Beautiful, Dreamy and Serene Snowy Owl Coaster

Add a touch of nature and whimsy to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed sandstone 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 Coaster

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

With flaming red mascara to match his lipstick and magnificent crest, this handsome Crested Wood Partridge looks just as flamboyant as he sounds. Our first encounter with the Roul Roul proved to be elusive and disappointing. This latest visit, however, yielded multiple encounters with five of them, including two pairs, and a full-grown offspring. None of these diminutive pheasants showed the least bit of hesitance about stepping out--which made us very careful where we walked! 

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

Stunning Roul-Roul Crested Wood Partridge Bird Coaster

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this wildlife-themed sandstone coaster. Perfect for bird lovers!

A closeup of a gorgeous young male Golden Eagle, who immediately proved restless and eager to fly free from his handler and exhibitor. My first encounter with this species.

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

Profile of a Beautiful Young Golden Eagle Coaster

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

One of many Wood Ducks to call Reifel Bird Sanctuary home, especially during the fall/winter/spring seasons in the Pacific Northwest.

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Stunning Wood Duck in the Pond Coaster

Though they last but a few short months, these annuals dazzle with an eclectic display of vivid colors, shapes, and sizes.

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Beautiful Purple, Red, and White Annual Flowers Golf Towel

Stunning Anna's Hummingbird on Plum Tree Greeting

Stunning Male Anna's Hummingbird on the Plum Tree Wall Clock

Stunning Male Anna's Hummingbird in Plum Tree Beer Stein

Stunning Male Anna's Hummingbird on the Plum Tree Serving Tray

Stunning Male Anna's Hummingbird in Plum Tree Keychain

Stunning Anna's Hummingbird on Plum Tree Label

Add a touch of nature to the living room or bedroom with this wildlife-themed throw! The perfect gift idea for hummingbird lovers!

Our resident adult male Anna's hummingbird has never let me photograph him at close range, but on one evening in late May 2016, he came to sit on one of the old plum tree branches, just a few feet away from me. 

Perhaps, after seeing how comfortable the four visiting Rufous hummingbirds were around me, he probably figured that there wasn't anything scary about me -- and that I might even afford him some protection from the little hellraisers. So rather than being on the receiving end of his metallic scratchy or tick-tick-tick calls, he stared for a few moments into my lens, and then went to feed from the nectar feeder before making a much less frenzied exit than was his usual style.

Based on the original photography of W.H. Sim. All Rights Reserved. See more at zazzle.com/walkswithnature

WWN Stunning Anna's Hummingbird on the Plum Tree

Add a touch of nature to the kitchen or dining room with this stunning premium wildlife-themed acrylic coaster set, which features four colorful ducks (clockwise from top left): surf scoter, mallard (wild), harlequin, and hooded merganser! A great gift idea for bird and nature lovers!

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

A Stunning Quartet of Colorful Ducks (III) Coaster Set

Part brainteaser, part assemble-it-yourself art, this whimsical, wildlife-themed puzzle is great for improving muscle memory. 

Seems like everyone's got a weakness for nuts and/or seeds, including this California Scrub Jay. These crestless, tricolored jays are a hit on the West Coast, where jays of the blue persuasion (and blue birds in general) are in short supply. Photographed in late March 2021. 

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

California Scrub Jay Songbird on Treestump Jigsaw Puzzle

Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Waves at the Photographer Tote Bag

Funny Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Parrot Bird Waves Large Christmas Stocking

Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Parrot Bird Waves Mouse Pad

Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Waves at the Photographer

Funny Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Parrot Bird Waves Face Mask

Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Waves at the Photographer Jigsaw Puzzle

This friendly Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo is styling its crest (but actually looks like it's waving at the photographer).

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

WWN Friendly Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo Waves at the Photographer

A mid-summer walk around Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon yielded the surprise of a raccoon. In fact, this one quietly preceded us, like a tour guide, for a hundred yards, to the cement bridge before joining a haze of other raccoons. S/he even stopped to give me a few angles ... all of which is very unnatural behaviour for a mammal who is more likely to be active at night!

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

Cute Posing North American Raccoon Classic Round Sticker

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.

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

Two Beautiful Chestnut Horses in the Sun Coaster

Two Beautiful Chestnut Horses in the Sun Coaster

More from Walks with Nature

Other coasters from various stores