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Strathcona – a fall day

A snowy fall day in Strathcona as viewed from Raven Lodge

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Whiskey Jack

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

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Wall Beach

Sand stone formations at Wall Beach – Nanoose

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Whiskey Jack

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

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

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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Mt Washington

A beautiful fall day at Mt Washington – I was basking in the sun while enjoying the view of the snow covered mountains in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Courtenay at night – Lewis Park

Courtenay at night – Totem poles at the entrance to Lewis Park

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Buttle Lake – Ralph River

Buttle Lake with view of Mount Phillips – Ralph River, Strathcona Provincial Park

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Strathcona – Ralph River

Ralph River – Strathcona Provincial Park

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