May 23rd ~ Esquimalt Lagoon

I photographed this family of Canada Geese at Esquimalt Lagoon a few days ago. There were 10 goslings, all having fun swimming around their parents and trying to keep up. The 2 oldest ones climbed over this log but the 3rd one had to struggle a bit. The rest of them got the right idea and swam around the log. Click bigger.

May 23rd ~ Esquimalt Lagoon

Here's one of the young swans born at Esquimalt Lagoon last year. It's feathers are almost completely white now. A pair of mute swans across the lagoon get coy with each other, and 3 of the 10 goslings are having a conversation. Click bigger.

May 23rd ~ Esquimalt Lagoon

An adult Mute swan preening at the water's edge; an adult Mute swan incubating on the island; the lone Trumpeter swan swimming with its Mute swan buddies. Click bigger.

May 19th ~ Beacon Hill Park

A breeding Great Blue Heron takes a break from nest duties, perched across the lake; a Mom Mallard with her duckling resting in the shade; a heron in its nest. Click bigger.

June 3rd ~ Beacon Hill Park

The herons are nesting and there are hatchlings in the nests. Here are a few pics of the egg shells on the ground beneath the nests. Click bigger.

June 3rd ~ Beacon Hill Park

These baby ducklings were having fun trying to keep up with Mom. Click bigger.

June 3rd ~ Beacon Hill Park

A Great Blue Heron coming in for a landing beside its nest. Click bigger.

June 3rd ~ Beacon Hill Park

A Great Blue Heron sunning in the tree top and Henry Heron standing at the edge of the lake waiting for his dinner. He's watching the bus stop. Click bigger.