After a week of rain, darkness, and cold that felt never-ending, the sun finally decided to show up. Still cold but honestly? At that point, I wasn’t going to complain. I grabbed Finn, and we headed out to a local beach trail. Nothing fancy. Just a quick reset. At first… it was underwhelming. The only thing I spotted was a lone female Bufflehead drifting quietly on the water. Cute, yes. But after a week indoors, I was hoping for a bit more action. Did you know? Buffleheads ar

We set out under a sky that felt heavy. Thick clouds pressed low, and the air carried that unmistakable promise of rain. But none of that mattered because we had a mission. The Brant geese were passing through Parksville, and I had heard whispers of thousands gathering along the shoreline. I needed to see it for myself. So my aunt, Finn, and I piled into the car and made our way north. Our first stop was Rathtrevor Provincial Park. Before I had even fully stepped out of the c

Work has been insane lately. Stressful, overwhelming, nonstop. And in the middle of it all, sometimes I just need to… bird. Yes, I am one of those people—the kind who keeps a camera beside her at all times, just in case something interesting appears outside the window. And honestly? I don’t even feel a little bit bad about it. Because lately, I’ve needed it. When the anxiety creeps in and my mind won’t quiet down, I look outside. I watch. I wait. And then something shifts. Th