Ive ridden across that old bridge many times on the Amtrak, hoping each time that the Cascadia subduction zone would hold out for a few more minutes.

Wow, glad you're ok!

Thanks for posting! I learn a lot due to your photos. Now, if only I can remember a fraction of it.

Wow! That’s amazing, and obviously it. It’s a characteristic plant of our region, but I’ve never heard of it before. Good job!!

It took some digging, but here it is! Indian plum

http://measurable-photos.appspot.com/?name=Oemleria+cerasiformis

I know. Rachael complains about that as well. Life is so much simpler for guys.

Here in BC, all or almost facilities in parks of all levels (municipal, regional, provincial) are now closed. So although you can go for a ride (for now), you won't be able to find an open washroom. Kinda limits things...

So strange to have it so beautiful out at a time like this.

Maybe it’s not what it looks like. Maybe this is the spy corner, where secrets are passed. I’ll peel one off the next time I pass by to see if there’s a coded message on the back.

Ugh. How can people be so gross!

Here in Dayton, OH, about 20 some years ago when we moved here, I thought Canada geese were soooo cool! But their numbers have not only recovered, but they have become great pests, polluting ponds and bike paths with their goose grenades as they are known among local cyclists. I know a few who have collided with them, and have had some really close calls myself from having them take off not far away and fly directly across the path!

They occasionally attack if they feel their offspring are threatened. I have had that happen a few times. Once, with my daughter, when she was small, and I grabbed it just below the head, scooped up its belly and tossed it away so then it walked back and forth with its head near the ground, bill gaped open and hissing while we left.

They are also hazards to aircraft and motor vehicles for the same reason. There are people who contract out with trained dogs to scare off geese from parks, airports, etc. for a period of time until they abandon the area.

Still neat to see them fly in formation though!

Excellent shot! How nice to have such a clear blue sky for your ride, too.

Gross! I hope it's all pre-pandemic puerility!

Ooh, you know your geese! They could be cacklers alright. They’re both smaller like this. We see a lot of duskys down here too, especially at the mid-Valley refuges (you might take your bikes down to bike through Ankeny Flats some day, btw).

Dusky or cackling?