Category Archives: Beach

Cape Lazo gulls

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

Noisy gulls and beautiful views of Georgia Straight from the beach at Cape Lazo

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30 Seconds – Air Force Beach

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

30 seconds at Air Force Beach adjacent to CFB Comox.

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Beach grass

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Beach grass, or dune grass, protects sand dunes along the coast by binding the loose sandy soil by growth of extensive rhizomes, (underground creeping stems) and roots. And now you know…

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Clouds and sand and waves

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful evening poking about the beach, looking for treasures and enjoying a perfect evening.

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Mr Crabby

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Dried crab shells – a bit of a beach treasure.

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15 Seconds – Air Force Beach

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Three videos, each 15 seconds of light, ripples and waves at Air Force Beach adjacent to CFB Comox.      

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A west coast winter

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

We do have a winter on the west coast, although on most parts of Vancouver Island it’s more of a season than a type of weather – especially this year where even the mountains have had little snow. I spent … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound – the birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

These cheeky and brazen Sea Gulls paid little attention to me – they were more interested in grabbing an easy meal from the leftovers that Baynes Sound Oysters was providing. I don’t Sea Gulls – they are nature’s scavengers and … Continue reading →

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Wickanish Beach

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Wickanish Beach- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Sand Dollars

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I remember sand dollars being all over the beach when I was young, so I was a bit saddened to only see a few when I visited Rathrevor Provincial Park in the late summer. It was much the same at … Continue reading →

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