Category Archives: Birds

Birds on the bay

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

A saucy bird at the Comox Marina

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Mount Washington – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

The Whiskey Jacks at Mount Washington can blend in quite well when they want to.

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Mount Washington – Whiskey Jack

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

A Whiskey Jack at the summit of Mount Washington

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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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On location – Mountainaire Avian Rescue

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Wildlife Rescue Educational Outreach Workers from the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society raising public awareness at Comox Nautical Days.  

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Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I drove by in the summer as the corn was growing in the fields, then later in the early fall as the corn was harvested, and then again after the fields were ploughed over and the Trumpeter Swans returned to … Continue reading →

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Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I’m not sure which of these I like better – the picture with the Trumpeter Swans looking to the left, or the one where they are looking to the left? Comox Road

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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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Cheeky whiskey jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey jacks will land on your hand looking for a quick meal – it’s not a good idea to feed them, especially food that is not part of their normal and healthy diet that must see them through the winter. … Continue reading →

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Geese and goslings

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

Geese and goslings at Harling Point, Victoria

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