Walkway Wildlife

I am always amazed at the variety of wildlife I encounter when I walk the West Bay Walkway. This is an urban neighborhood which yet harbours a surprising number of species that appear to have adjusted to living in close proximity to humans. The racoon pictured above is an example. When I encountered him on Tuesday he and a pal were fishing a little lower down on the shoreline, wary but generally unconcerned by onlookers.

Westsong Walkway 2

Here's another from the Westsong Walkway a few days ago. I haven't been able to get out much for the last few months and have only resumed my daily walks along the shore recently. We are very lucky to have such a splendid waterside path available to us. This morning it was almost crowded with joggers and walkers but everyone seemed to have a smile and a greeting for fellow strollers.

Westsong Walkway

Yesterday's photo was taken from Rainbow Park Viewpoint looking westward. Today's photo was taken from the same place looking east along the Westsong Walkway towards the city. Rainy weather means lots of gray gloom but it also means dramatic clouds and light.

West Bay Walkway

Fern's photo yesterday perfectly captured the rainy weather we've been having for the last week or so. Now and then, however, the sun peeks through the clouds for a few minutes and provides some really dramatic lighting. In the photo above we are looking west along the West Bay Walkway towards West Bay, at the far end of the Inner Harbour. This photo was taken from the Rainbow Park viewpoint.

Rain, Rain and More Rain

It's definitely puddle jumping season here on the 'wet' coast. - Fern