John and Aileen sometimes on the road

Sunday, June 28, 2026

WITH THE LOANER CAR, WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK TO OUR FAVOURITE WALKING AREA AND OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS.

Lazuli Bunting.

Chipping Sparrow.

Vesper Sparrow.

Tree Swallow.

Western Bluebird.

Say's Phoebe,

I think this is a young Western Bluebird.

American Goldfinch.

Blue Mountain Vineyard and some blue mountains. McIntyre Bluff in the center beyond Vaseux Lake.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

WE FINALLY HAVE WHEELS!

Yesterday the dealer's repair shop finally came through with a loaner for us until our Jeep is fixed. It's just a Doge Hornet so it can't pull our ATV but at least we can get out and about again. In fact we drove over to Keremeos for fish and chips last night. This morning we got to go and walk our usual spot and see some of our favourite birds. After that we hit the grocery stores in Oliver to re-stock the fridge and cupboards.

We checked out the heron chicks and all four are still there. They should be flying pretty soon by the looks of things.

Cedar Waxwing.

Male and female House Finch.

Common Mergansers.

Male Osprey.

Different stages of Milkweed flowers.

Last night's (Friday) sunset after a heavy downpour.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

STUCK AT HOME WITHOUT A CAR.

Last Wednesday evening we were out driving some of the backroads taking my camera for a ride when the Jeep died on us. BCAA to the rescue and it was towed to the dealer in Penticton. Our friend Marian came and rescued us. This is day six without having a vehicle. Hoping it gets fixed soon. Not as many photos being taken since we can't go anywhere but I have a few from the past few days taken close to home where I walk.