Author Archives: Katherine

The yellow Hippo

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Katherine

A Hippo amphibious bus heading toward the James Bay Anglers boat ramp, where it will continue it’s journey along Dallas Road.

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The last tree standing

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Katherine

At the entrance to the BC Forest Discovery Centre, which was once called the BC Forest Museum, and started off in 1965 as the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum.

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Helijet – Ogden Point

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Helijet at Ogden Point, with the Coast Guard station and HMCS Malahat in the background Victoria,Ogden Point,James Bay,helicopters,helijet,Coast Guard,HMCS Malahat

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Queen of Burnaby – a blustery day

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

A blustery day and a bumpy ride as the Queen of Burnaby departs the BC Ferries terminal at Little River

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Waves

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Goose Spit – looking across Baynes Sound toward Denman and Hornby

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Goose Spit

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Goose Spit – looking across Baynes Sound toward Cumberland

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Bivalves and barnacles

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Bivalves and barnacles and a bit of sea weed thrown in for good measure – low tide on the beach at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve…

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Beach plants

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

The tenacity and audacity of beach plants can be quite amazing Beach plants – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – Tofino

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Marine flowers- kelp

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,beach,marine life,nature,kelp,Tofino Kelp – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – Tofino

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Sea anemones

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Sea anemones – Pacific Rim National Park Named for the anemone, a terrestrial flower, sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals – Cnidaria, subclass Anthozoa, literally flower animals.

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