msquebanh, 15 days ago

On the #boardwalk.

#nature #victoriabc #estuary #marshes #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #NatureWalk #Wsanec #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary

Boardwalk, through the marshes
Mom, walking on boardwalk, with 2 ducks.
A mallard female duck, on the boardwalk

msquebanh, 15 days ago

I was so in love with all the #NatureTrails this morning; with hundreds of purple #camas flowers blooming all around me 😍

#nature #victoriabc #estuary #wildflowers #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #NativeFlowers #GarryOakMeadows #Springtime #NatureWalk #Wsanec #NatureLovers #AsianMastodon

Stone steps on nature trail, lined with purple camas wildflowers & Garry oak trees.
Stone steps on nature trail, lined with purple camas wildflowers & Garry oak trees. Marsh & wetlands are in the background.
Me, sitting on rock wall, surrounded by purple camas wildflowers, with my eyes closed, absorbing all the nature sounds & smells & being warmed by the sunshine.

Stoned_Deva_, 15 days ago

@msquebanh beautiful 😍

msquebanh, 14 days ago

@Stoned_Deva_ More nature delightful photos coming soon. I will be out n about again tomorrow between work shifts & on Sunday, when I'm facilitating an oceanside sacred healing ceremony for a friend who lost his son to suicide, earlier this year.

Stoned_Deva_, 14 days ago

@msquebanh that's heartbreaking. You're a good friend for helping them to heal. 🤍

msquebanh, 14 days ago

@Stoned_Deva_ I'm a spiritual death doula...it's part of my spiritual community works 💗

justafrog, 15 days ago

@msquebanh That last pic. I'd make that same expression.

I guess it's the "enjoying nature" face?

Not sure what else to call that emotion.

msquebanh, 14 days ago

@justafrog Calmly content. Soaking in nature's energies. Feels great.
Helps my mind/body/soul/spirit to feel rejuvenated.

msquebanh, 14 days ago

Spot the lone #duck who was hanging out & foraging with these 2 #geese.

The vid:
https://youtu.be/klh-ZA0eW3o?si=RjomEQbPSgtdf0_a

#nature #birds #wildlife #victoriabc #estuary #marshes #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #waterfowl #Wsanec #NaturePreserve #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary #UrbanWildlifeSanctuary

msquebanh, 14 days ago

I'd been spotted.
Slowly walked backwards, away from stern face, protective #goose.

#CanadianGeese #nature #birds #wildlife

msquebanh, 14 days ago

#PacificBlackberry aka #TrailingBlackberry - white flower. It's our only native #blackberry on island; others are invasive.

#NootkaRoses are blooming all over the island.

#GarryOak #meadows are one of our unique #ecosystems here.

#nature #bloomscrolling #VictoriaBC #estuary #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #waterways #Wsanec #NaturePreserve #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary #WildlifeSanctuary #Spring #NativePlants

Mom's right hand, holding up stalk of wild Nootka roses.
Looking over a Garry oak meadow, filled with purple camas, with Swan Lake in the background.
Garry oak trees with lots of purple camas & greenery on hillside meadow. Bright blue skies backdrop.

msquebanh, 14 days ago

The 1st photo is from Mom.
2nd is photo I took, when she took the 1st photo.

#nature #victoriabc #estuary #marshes #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Wsanec #NaturePreserve #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary #UrbanWildlifeSanctuary

Views of Swan Lake, marshes, wetlands & blue skies with big white clouds overhead.

msquebanh, 15 days ago

My #purple boots & pants matched the purple #camas #wildflowers 🥰

Purple camas wildflowers.

msquebanh, 15 days ago

Roberts #Geranium
Halberd #Willow
Dying off, #ShootingStars
Tall #OregonGrape with purple #camas flowers

#nature #victoriabc #estuary #NaturePreserve #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #wildflowers #NativePlants #Spring #bloomscrolling #florespondence #botanical #PlantIdentification #Wsanec

New foliage on halberd willows tree
Shooting stars, dying off.
Tall Oregon grape plants, mixed with purple camas flowers.

msquebanh, 15 days ago (edited 14 days ago)

These are #willow #SeedHeads - very interesting #botanical beauties. The foliage on these halberd willows is super soft & velvety to touch ❤️

#nature #victoriabc #estuary #marshes #wetlands #VancouverIsland #Saanich #PNW #Environmental #ecosystem #ecological #Greenspace #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PlantIdentification #Plants

msquebanh, 15 days ago

Sun diamonds, on the lake 🤩
https://youtu.be/upF2U4AAZMY?si=nsMJxEddIdhlYKCu

#nature #water #sunlight

nadinestorying, 15 days ago

@msquebanh The balsamroot flowers resemble sunflowers. Are they related?

msquebanh, 15 days ago

@nadinestorying Yes. https://sierraclub.bc.ca/balsamroot