Category Archives: nature

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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And then they flew…

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Katherine

  Seagulls at Air Force Beach – one moment on the beach, and then they flew…

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Salt Spring – sheep

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

This sign might be unique within British Columbia Provincial Parks, but what is the reason behind it? Sheep roam freely in the Active Farm area of Ruckle Provincial Park on Salt Spring Island.

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Sea buzzards

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

  Some people call them sea gulls…

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Goose Spit

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

  09 November  2014 – a fine fall day at Goose Spit

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Queen of Burnaby – a windy day

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

A windy day produced some good size waves on Georgia Strait – and a bumpy ride for BC Ferries Queen of Burnaby as she left the Little River terminal for Powell River. I like waves and wind, but they do … Continue reading →

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Courtenay Air Park

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

Some video from the Courtenay Air Park and the beautiful natural areas surrounding it   A yellow plane takes off toward downtown Courtenay   Clouds over the Comox Estuary, looking toward Cumberland and Denman Island   Birds, cars, clouds and … Continue reading →

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