Rainbows and birds are often a matter of being in the right place at the right time, and looking in the right direction. This fall day at the Comox Estuary was perfect for viewing rainbows and birds.

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Comox Estuary

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

The Comox Estuary – above looking toward Denman Island, and below, toward the Comox Marina, Goose Spit and HMCS Quadra

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Blue Jays

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

Blue Jays at the Taylor River rest stop on Highway 4, 37 km west of Port Alberni

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A matter of months – Comox Lake

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Katherine

I shot this picture of the Comox Glacier on a trip out to Comox Lake on a beautiful fall day – one of the last days of October and a rare day of sun that came between some major frontal … Continue reading →

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A stormy day at Point Holmes – the gulls

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Katherine

Sea gulls enjoying the winds that let them surf over the shore at Point Holmes while looking for food that was washed up from the Salish Sea by the tail end of the storm system that was Hurricane Ana. … Continue reading →