A moment in time at the Cowichan River Estuary – reflections of nature on the water, and a moment reflecting on the vanishing forest products industry.

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Seagulls or Sea Gulls?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Katherine

Seagulls or Sea Gulls? What most people refer to as seagulls or sea gulls are actually birds in the scientifically classified family Laridae- the gull and tern” family with more than 35 species in it. Gulls at Point Holmes, but … Continue reading →

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Point Holmes seagulls

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Katherine

Raucous seagulls at Point Holmes – these birds are hardly ever quiet, but when they have a reason to make some noise they sure do! Point Holmes is a beautiful section of coastline on Baynes Sound, which in turn is … Continue reading →

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St Ann’s Catholic Church

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Katherine

St Ann’s Catholic Church viewed from the Cowichan River Estuary

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Cowichan Bay – Man and nature

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Katherine

The eagles over the Cowichan River Estuary don’t appear to be bothered by the freighters anchored in Cowichan Bay. Neither do they appear to be in the least concerned with the wooden pilings that were once used for log booming. … Continue reading →