PHOTOS: The Great Outdoors

 

 
Burnaby NOW January 16, 2012
 
 
 
Bird of prey: Burnaby NOW reader Martine Arnold sent in this shot of a hawk in the process of killing a mouse. The mouse had been feeding off their feeder, in the yard of their home on Irmin Street. Arnold notes that a neighbour spotted three coyotes on the street the day before, making for a busy few days of wildlife spotting in the area.
 

Bird of prey: Burnaby NOW reader Martine Arnold sent in this shot of a hawk in the process of killing a mouse. The mouse had been feeding off their feeder, in the yard of their home on Irmin Street. Arnold notes that a neighbour spotted three coyotes on the street the day before, making for a busy few days of wildlife spotting in the area.

Photograph by: Contributed , Burnaby NOW

Despite the highrises and rush-hour traffic, Burnaby is still a city of parks, trails, lakes and creeks - not to mention the many backyard gardens full of flowers and veggies. Burnaby NOW readers can send in shots to share how they're enjoying the great outdoors here in Burnaby, to cmyers@burnabynow.com, for inclusion in our Great Outdoors gallery.

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Bird of prey: Burnaby NOW reader Martine Arnold sent in this shot of a hawk in the process of killing a mouse. The mouse had been feeding off their feeder, in the yard of their home on Irmin Street. Arnold notes that a neighbour spotted three coyotes on the street the day before, making for a busy few days of wildlife spotting in the area.
 

Bird of prey: Burnaby NOW reader Martine Arnold sent in this shot of a hawk in the process of killing a mouse. The mouse had been feeding off their feeder, in the yard of their home on Irmin Street. Arnold notes that a neighbour spotted three coyotes on the street the day before, making for a busy few days of wildlife spotting in the area.

Photograph by: Contributed, Burnaby NOW

 
Bird of prey: Burnaby NOW reader Martine Arnold sent in this shot of a hawk in the process of killing a mouse. The mouse had been feeding off their feeder, in the yard of their home on Irmin Street. Arnold notes that a neighbour spotted three coyotes on the street the day before, making for a busy few days of wildlife spotting in the area.
A new day: A NOW reader sent in this shot, taken of the early morning sunrise, from Burnaby looking towards Mount Baker.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Winter wonderland: Dixon Tam at SFU sent in these shots from atop Burnaby Mountain. The snow that began falling late on Thursday left SFU with a layer of wintery white by Friday morning.
Let it snow: It was a touch of the white stuff for students, staff and residents at SFU on Burnaby Mountain this week. Lower elevations in the city are expected to have a low temperature on Friday of -1, and a low of -2 on Saturday.
Let it snow: It was a touch of the white stuff for students, staff and residents at SFU on Burnaby Mountain this week. Lower elevations in the city are expected to have a low temperature on Friday of -1, and a low of -2 on Saturday.
Let it snow: It was a touch of the white stuff for students, staff and residents at SFU on Burnaby Mountain this week. Lower elevations in the city are expected to have a low temperature on Friday of -1, and a low of -2 on Saturday.
A spot of colour: Reader Devika Kanjilal sent in this shot of some small yellow poppies on Remembrance Day. The poppies have been blooming in Kanjilal's yard since May.
In the sky: Burnaby resident Steve Wong took this shot from his back deck in Burnaby.
In the sky: Burnaby resident Steve Wong took this shot from his back deck in Burnaby.
In bloom: Burnaby resident Gladys Liu sent in a few shots from her garden where she grows flowers and vegetables, as well as plum and hazelnut trees. Liu, a mother of three, moved to Canada from Taiwan six years ago, and says she sometimes wishes the day could have 48 hours in it for her to "enjoy the Canadian life." Shown here is a simple flower arrangement she made using pumpkin flower and sunflowers.
In bloom: Burnaby resident Gladys Liu sent in a few shots from her garden where she grows flowers and vegetables, as well as plum and hazelnut trees. Liu, a mother of three, moved to Canada from Taiwan six years ago, and says she sometimes wishes the day could have 48 hours in it for her to "enjoy the Canadian life." Shown here is a yellow and purple snapdragon.
In bloom: Burnaby resident Gladys Liu sent in a few shots from her garden where she grows flowers and vegetables, as well as plum and hazelnut trees. Liu, a mother of three, moved to Canada from Taiwan six years ago, and says she sometimes wishes the day could have 48 hours in it for her to "enjoy the Canadian life." Shown here is a close-up of a bright pink snapdragon.
Let the sun shine: Marisa Sebastiani's yard and garden on Curtis Street are a big hit with the neighbours, who often comment as they walk past the overflowing pots and planters of flowers. Sebastiani, who has had a lifelong passion for growing flowers and tending her garden, adds to her flower garden each year. She is up before sunrise to water and care for the garden, and checks in again at sundown.
Sunny skies: Burnaby resident Theresa Liptay captured shots, including this one, from the Ethiopian Summer Festival held under blue skies and plenty of sun at Swangard stadium on July 2. Partipants enjoyed games of soccer, home-prepared Ethiopian food, colourful costumes and entertainment and dancing from a number of performers, as well as booths with African crafts, jewellery, hats and clothing. Local councillors Paul McDonell and Sav Dhaliwal were on hand, along with MLA Raj Chouhan and MP Peter Julian. For more information on the annual event, see www.vancouverethiopia.com.
Sunny skies: Burnaby resident Theresa Liptay captured shots, including this one, from the Ethiopian Summer Festival held under blue skies and plenty of sun at Swangard stadium on July 2. Partipants enjoyed games of soccer, home-prepared Ethiopian food, colourful costumes and entertainment and dancing from a number of performers, as well as booths with African crafts, jewellery, hats and clothing. Local councillors Paul McDonell and Sav Dhaliwal were on hand, along with MLA Raj Chouhan and MP Peter Julian. For more information on the annual event, see www.vancouverethiopia.com.
Sunny skies: Burnaby resident Theresa Liptay captured shots, including this one, from the Ethiopian Summer Festival held under blue skies and plenty of sun at Swangard stadium on July 2. Partipants enjoyed games of soccer, home-prepared Ethiopian food, colourful costumes and entertainment and dancing from a number of performers, as well as booths with African crafts, jewellery, hats and clothing. Local councillors Paul McDonell and Sav Dhaliwal were on hand, along with MLA Raj Chouhan and MP Peter Julian. For more information on the annual event, see www.vancouverethiopia.com.
Sunny skies: Burnaby resident Theresa Liptay captured shots, including this one, from the Ethiopian Summer Festival held under blue skies and plenty of sun at Swangard stadium on July 2. Partipants enjoyed games of soccer, home-prepared Ethiopian food, colourful costumes and entertainment and dancing from a number of performers, as well as booths with African crafts, jewellery, hats and clothing. Local councillors Paul McDonell and Sav Dhaliwal were on hand, along with MLA Raj Chouhan and MP Peter Julian. For more information on the annual event, see www.vancouverethiopia.com.
Sunny skies: Burnaby resident Theresa Liptay captured shots, including this one, from the Ethiopian Summer Festival held under blue skies and plenty of sun at Swangard stadium on July 2. Partipants enjoyed games of soccer, home-prepared Ethiopian food, colourful costumes and entertainment and dancing from a number of performers, as well as booths with African crafts, jewellery, hats and clothing. Local councillors Paul McDonell and Sav Dhaliwal were on hand, along with MLA Raj Chouhan and MP Peter Julian. For more information on the annual event, see www.vancouverethiopia.com.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including these Mallard ducklings. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including these young crows. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including this young Steller's Jay. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including this Rufus hummingbird. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including this young sparrow. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including these three young winter wrens. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including these Northern Flickers. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Wildlife: The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. sent in shots of some of the nestlings and fledglings that have been in their care in recent weeks, including these five young House Finches. For more information on the Burnaby-based organization, see www.wildliferescue.ca.
Going green: One local resident is letting their green thumb loose - in this case, on a mailbox converted into a planter.
Nature in the city: Douglas Ragan sent in a few shots taken while fishing with his children in Burnaby, including panaroma shots at the Brunette River and Deer Lake, and a few from out on the water.
Nature in the city: Douglas Ragan sent in a few shots taken while fishing with his children in Burnaby, including panaroma shots at the Brunette River and Deer Lake, and a few from out on the water.
Nature in the city: Douglas Ragan sent in a few shots taken while fishing with his children in Burnaby, including panaroma shots at the Brunette River and Deer Lake, and a few from out on the water.
Nature in the city: Douglas Ragan sent in a few shots taken while fishing with his children in Burnaby, including panaroma shots at the Brunette River and Deer Lake, and a few from out on the water.
 
 
 
 
 

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