It's rare for me to spot a great variety of birds around where I live. The ones I tend to see most often are seagulls and crows. In summer there are a lot of little brown jobs, sparrows and wrens among them and the odd robin. If I go to the parks I will see more geese and ducks. I know there are a lot more bird varieties but you have to go to where they congregate and I don't do that but I do like to see some when I'm walking about. Having said that, every now and then I get a real treat and spot an eagle or two. Usually it's when I'm out at the University of British Columbia which is situated very near the ocean but sometimes I see them in the city as well.
The other day, I saw quite a number of crows in the bare branches as I walked to the library. As I mentioned, I often see crows but it's rare for me to see a lot of them in any one place.
This next photo was taken on East Broadway. I was coming from a dental appointment. This shot is facing westward on Broadway Avenue. In the background of the photo you can see some construction cranes. This is where the final stages of work is happening to get the new Main Street Subway Train station ready. This work has been going on since 2020. Completion was delayed due to a strike and completion and opening is expected in 2027. This very long timeline has been most difficult on the businesses that are located along the street. Construction has interfered with the flow of traffic to their businesses and impacted their livelihoods. Many businesses have moved elsewhere or closed altogether. Even more are struggling to stay afloat. The government has not given any compensation to the businesses despite numerous appeals over the years.
