Category Archives: nature

Cowichan Bay – Eagles

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Katherine

Eagles in a tree overlooking the Cowichan River estuary

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Stone Butter Church

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Katherine

The long-abandoned Stone Butter Church high on a hill over the Cowichan River Estuary

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Cowichan River Estuary – Stone Butter Church

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Katherine

Stone Butter Church as viewed from the Cowichan River Estuary

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Cowichan Bay – man and nature

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Katherine

Cargo ships at anchor in Cowichan Bay as they wait to head to Vancouver and Richmond to load with products

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Strathcona – a fall day

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Katherine

A snowy fall day in Strathcona as viewed from Raven Lodge

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Whiskey Jack

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Katherine

My ski bin made a handy perch for a cheeky Whiskey Jack at Mount Washington

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Wall Beach

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Katherine

Sand stone formations at Wall Beach – Nanoose

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Whiskey Jack

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks, (Perisoreus canadensis), also known as the Gray Jay, Canada Jay, are rather bold little birds that have become habituated to humans offering them food, and they will land on your hand even if it is empty. Feeding Whiskey … Continue reading →

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Mt Washington – Strathcona views

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Katherine

Looking toward Strathcona Provincial Park from the base of ski operations at Mt Washington. A bit of snow helps to identify the areas that have been logged, and those that have yet to be logged.

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Mt Washington – snow comes early

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Katherine

Snow is coming early on Mt Washington – much needed snow that might be an indication of a great ski and tubing season.

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