PHOTOS: All creatures great and small (in the Elaho Valley)

[seanps]

Took a drive up the Squamish and Elaho valleys today with the dogs.

Jack was digging the sunshine:



Then we saw this big bear, hanging out on the road. He galloped away, took another look at us, and wandered into the trees. (There was one other, as well, that exploded out of the bush beside the road, ran alongside the truck at 35 km/h for about 10 seconds, and then veered off into the bush again.)



I did say small creatures were included, too:



Speaking of, this is the first marten I've ever seen:



... And look what's in his mouth! Didn't realize until I got home and looked at the picture on my computer. Any guesses as to what animal that egg belongs to?

[Weatherby Fan]

Awesome pictures,hhmmm I'm thinking Taradactyl egg !

[seanps]

We also came across this little guy, and about four or five of his siblings (terrible photo; it's a grouse chick):



When I got too close, mom made a big fuss and drew me further down the road:



The dogs really wanted to get involved with the birds:



And, lastly, since this is HBC, it's always best to end a post with a question.

Here's some poop. Moose or elk?

[Gateholio]

Elk poop!!!!

[bosca]

Nice day...
The thing in the Martin's mouth actually looks like a shell of some kind.

[Bc Deer Hunter]

Great day thanks for sharing and im going to go with moose on that one

[nolimits]

Super great pics. What time of the day did you see the bears?

[kennyj]

Very nice photos. You had a great day out there. Thanks for sharing your pics.
kenny

[seanps]

Super great pics. What time of the day did you see the bears?

Thanks! First at 1 p.m., the second around 3 p.m.

[ncurrie]

Great pics, thanks for sharing! Love your dogs!