Got to see an impressive murmuration of dunlins (wading birds) at Boundary Bay and shot a short video. Unfortunately I didn't have a tripod at hand and the video is rather shaky. I just didn't expect this. Always be prepared! Mental note: always bring tripod, wait for sunny weather, high tide and avoid south and east wind (thats when the kite boarders are out).
Also watched several great herons stalk and catch their prey (voles, I think). Pretty amazing when these birds have that intent and focused stare, ever so slowly get closer and then lightening fast move in for the catch.
Without noticing all involved I took this photo of a short eared owl and a northern harrier getting into a brawl. Only at home I realized that there was a third participant. The birds were fighting over a vole.
Watching the bears feed on salmon was probably my best 'wild life adventure' of the year. At different times I observed a couple of smaller bears, probably second year, and one very big mum with two cubs. Amazing how much they can eat, but really not that much of a surprise - that's all they get for several months!
