Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Red-tailed Hawk


Pete found a weak, limping Redtail Hawk beside his driveway near Hyacinthe Bay.  He took it to the wildlife rescue folks who say it is weak from hunger, and they'll help it out until spring.

Update January 25; Mountainaire rescue says he doing well and expected to make a full recovery.  Turns out he had a parasite.  They had another hawk in with the same symptoms.  We are hoping that when he is well enough to be released back into the wild that they can go get him and bring him home.

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

In memory of Steve Q


In memory of Steve.  Fine memories. "Stevie Q."
Gay passed in 2013.

Friday, 1 January 2016

Happy New Year

Sailboat passing the mouth of the Campbell River on one of the last days of 2015.
Happy New Year Every One.  Bright fishing days are ahead.
May the wind be at your back.
cheers,
 Rick

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Christmas afternoon


Photo of Heriot Bay , Christmas Day afternoon.  The Heriot Bay Inn is prominent, and the landing for the ferry to Cortes Island is to the left. Shamra and I are here on the HB side of Quadra, enjoying meals and company with friends and relatives. 


View of Mt Doogie Dowler, which is located on a mountainous mainland peninsula such that if you came down on the opposite side from what you see here, you would be in Bute Inlet. 
Here is a link from the Norwegian ( ! ) weather agency giving the hourly weather forecast, for those considering climbing it. 



Letting a sky lantern off to climb into the dusk.