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Today, I was on the Eagle Wing Whale Watch Tours Specialty Bird Tour on a trip to Smith Island and its nearby islands. It was such an amazing adventure, and we so many different birds! But honestly, I was hoping to see Tufted Puffins. I’ve got a lot of pictures of them, but this one is definitely my favourite.

A cute little chestnut-backed chickadee.

Yesterday was World Photography Day and I was debating what to post. I took this shot back in June at The Butchart Gardens. 😊

Salish splash it’s time for a bath!! 💦

A pretty Northern Yellow Warbler decided to hang out on our bird bath for a few minutes. 😊

It’s been three years since B crossed the rainbow bridge, and I feel so lucky to have had him in my life. He was such an amazing dog, and I miss him a lot. 🐶❤️🌈

I’m a bit behind on my posts, with over two weeks to make up for it! I’m on it, though. 🤪🤣 This is the Spirit of Vancouver Island sailing off in the sunset. 😊

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Not the full moon yet … only 98.2%. 🌕

Wednesday’s sunset was absolutely stunning! We got to Patricia Bay just as the sun dipped below the horizon, and I thought I’d missed the magic. Then I discovered I didn’t have my SD card in my Nikon! 🤪😵‍💫 All these photos were taken with my iPhone in 16:9. The photos are in reverse order with the exception of the first one because it’s my favourite. The fourth shot is of the water and the sixth is of the sky.

I love capturing photos of just the clouds! I definitely did that on Monday evening. 😊

More of Monday night’s amazing sunset. 🤩