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Thomas W. (AKA Gull)

@gamergull

Hey there! I'm a late 30s guy living in Burnaby, Canada. I enjoy photography, adventures, food, craft beer, rhythm games, and seagulls.

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Ah yeah, you're right. My bad, should've double checked. I looked into it briefly, and it looks like the name update is pending (for the mountain, but not the surrounding park).

13.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Contentment is sitting on a van roof contemplating the meaning of life
#birds #gulls #life #meanings #photography

11.03.2026 11:24 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Photo: A sign says: Caution. Icy. Walk like a penguin.
Source: Orben Christensen
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-silly-signs-pics/

Photo: A sign says: Caution. Icy. Walk like a penguin. Source: Orben Christensen https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-silly-signs-pics/

An appropriate sign for the icy conditions today
here in the Lower Ottawa Valley. 😁

[credit in ALT]

12.03.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
Coastal landscape view from Mt. Douglas in Victoria. The sea juts in widely from the right, forming a left-pointing triangle across the whole scene. Also visible here are forests, neighborhoods, and distant mountains.

Coastal landscape view from Mt. Douglas in Victoria. The sea juts in widely from the right, forming a left-pointing triangle across the whole scene. Also visible here are forests, neighborhoods, and distant mountains.

Yet another photo from Mt. Douglas, Victoria, BC. The layout of this landscape really caught my eye. I decided to try a stylistic edit for this result.
#VictoriaBC #YYJ

12.03.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A panoramic view of Victoria from the top of Mt. Douglas.

A panoramic view of Victoria from the top of Mt. Douglas.

A panoramic view of Victoria from the top of Mt. Douglas.

A panoramic view of Victoria from the top of Mt. Douglas.

Cool views at the top of Mt. Douglas in Victoria. Fun fact, I used to live somewhere in the middle in the first photo! Only for 6 months, but still.
#VictoriaBC #YYJ

10.03.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two gulls (adult and juvenile) standing on a brick ledge in downtown Victoria.

Two gulls (adult and juvenile) standing on a brick ledge in downtown Victoria.

These two gulls weren't afraid of me coming close for a photo.
#Gull #Seagull

09.03.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Empress Hotel, a famous hotel and historical building in Victoria.

The Empress Hotel, a famous hotel and historical building in Victoria.

I enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Victoria, BC. This trip had many highlights, including visiting friends, hiking, birdwatching, and dining out. I'll post some great photos and videos when I have time.
#VictoriaBC #YYJ

09.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, that's quite a crowd!

11.01.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha, sounds fun. It's common here on the west coast. Still waiting for a dump of snow.

09.01.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rough lighting but some real great goose roll this morning πŸͺΆ

06.01.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 2

Lol, this sounds silly.

06.01.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cougar sighting reported in Esquimalt The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) has confirmed a cougar sighting in the Esquimalt area Friday night.

Hey, #yyj β€” a cougar was spotted by the Songhees Walkway on Friday.

04.01.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This gorgeous heron is what is being described as β€œmelanistic.” It’s not AI. They thought at first that it might have oil on it but it’s just black as opposed to the usual blue. #birds #heron #wildlife

01.01.2026 03:29 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
A non-adult gull, pictured from the side in flight. The green meadow in the back is blurred because the camera followed the movement of the gull.

A non-adult gull, pictured from the side in flight. The green meadow in the back is blurred because the camera followed the movement of the gull.

A gull #caughtinmotion for
#birdoftheday

Caspian Gull / SteppenmΓΆwe (Mannheim, Germany)

#birds #gulls #birding #birdsinflight

03.01.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful! This would be cool as a logo.

02.01.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wait, St. Pierre & Miquelon don't have the goofy 1/2 hour time zone offset? Haha, that's awesome.

01.01.2026 02:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A glass of Dageraad Blonde, beside the can.

A glass of Dageraad Blonde, beside the can.

New year's cheers! 🍻

Dageraad Belgian-style blonde ale. 7.5% ABV. Enjoying this one slowly!
#Beer

01.01.2026 02:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"New year, new me", I say as I get a new me out of deep freeze and bury the old me in the woods

31.12.2025 18:59 πŸ‘ 608 πŸ” 162 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 9

Cheers to a new year!

01.01.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, 14%. That's a bold one.

29.12.2025 23:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Once-in-a-generation moment:' Rare bird flittering around Vancouver park draws crowd VANCOUVER β€” Dozens of birders flocked to Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of a bird that avian enthusiasts say has never been recorded in Canada before.

'Once-in-a-generation moment:' Rare bird flittering around Vancouver park draws crowd

29.12.2025 15:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Close-up of a tall, slender bird with a very long neck, blue-gray and chestnut feathers, and a red eye, perched on leafy branches against a soft green background.

Close-up of a tall, slender bird with a very long neck, blue-gray and chestnut feathers, and a red eye, perched on leafy branches against a soft green background.

Agami Heron in full breeding splendor at Agami Island #CostaRica

#birds #herons #nature

28.12.2025 22:52 πŸ‘ 873 πŸ” 158 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 5
A 16-ounce can of beer brewed by Off Color Brewing of Chicago. The beer is called "Beer for Dealing with Your Family." On the can is a monochrome illustration (with touches of red) of a family of anthropomorphized mice sitting down to a holiday dinner. At the bottom, in smaller type, we see the words "MALT LIQUOR."

A 16-ounce can of beer brewed by Off Color Brewing of Chicago. The beer is called "Beer for Dealing with Your Family." On the can is a monochrome illustration (with touches of red) of a family of anthropomorphized mice sitting down to a holiday dinner. At the bottom, in smaller type, we see the words "MALT LIQUOR."

OK, I'm trying it

27.12.2025 23:25 πŸ‘ 1151 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 28

Important Job Descriptions

Librarian: someone who works in a library
Unitarian: someone who works in a unit
Barbarian: someone who works in two (2) bars
Vegetarian: someone who works in a vegetable

27.12.2025 20:16 πŸ‘ 135 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
A green buoy in the middle of Puget Sound with sea lions sitting on the bottom portion and several double crested cormorants hanging out on the upper portion. Kingston can be seen across the water, and the snow-capped Olympics are visible in the background. The sky above is pale and light blue colored.

A green buoy in the middle of Puget Sound with sea lions sitting on the bottom portion and several double crested cormorants hanging out on the upper portion. Kingston can be seen across the water, and the snow-capped Olympics are visible in the background. The sky above is pale and light blue colored.

A party of sea lions and double crested cormorants at Possession Point, Whidbey Island

#ColorADay #GreenSat #Green #SeaLions #Pinnipeds #Birds #Cormorants #PNW #PugetSound #Olympics #Boating #Washington #Scape #Animals #Photography

27.12.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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daily dose of green, north shore Vancouver
#photography #nature #trees #canada #landscape #fujifilm #forest #rainforest #vancouver

21.12.2025 06:03 πŸ‘ 1079 πŸ” 113 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 1
Seaplane terminal in downtown Vancouver. Seaplanes in the front, skyscrapers in the back. The seawall curves around from the left side. Overcast winter weather.

Seaplane terminal in downtown Vancouver. Seaplanes in the front, skyscrapers in the back. The seawall curves around from the left side. Overcast winter weather.

I've taken a photo from this point at least a dozen times by now.
#Vancouver

27.12.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm relaxing with coffee before heading out to celebrate the day. Merry Christmas, Ross.

25.12.2025 15:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bluesky’s butterfly shaped logo

Bluesky’s butterfly shaped logo

Welcome new Bluesky users! You might be wondering what this thing is. It’s called the Omega Moth and we believe that at the end of days, when Earth is a lifeless cinder, the moth will wrap the planet in a cocoon so it can be reborn anew

17.10.2024 15:00 πŸ‘ 741 πŸ” 144 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 18

Gift shopping for loved ones can be demoralizing because it's oh, you love them? Name literally anything they would like.

23.12.2025 22:20 πŸ‘ 749 πŸ” 146 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 16