Category Archives: nature

Up close with insects – a lot of purple

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Katherine

Bees gathering nectar from purple flowers – The Gardens on Anderton

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The overgrown garden

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Katherine

The overgrown abandoned garden – Comox

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What is beach foam?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

Sea foam, ocean foam, beach foam, or spume is a type of foam created by the agitation of seawater, particularly when it contains higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter from sources such as algal blooms. These compounds can act as … Continue reading →

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A selfie at the beach

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A quick selfie (self portrait) at the beach

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Mussels

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

Mussels at the beach – Royston

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A clam shell

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A nice clam shell at the beach Clams and other shellfish have been a major factor in the economy of Vancouver Island, and an important food source for coastal first nation peoples.

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Royston

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A fishing boat transiting Baynes Sound between Royston and Sandy Island

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Sailing on the strait

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

The beaches at Royston were a perfect spot to watch a sailboat transiting Baynes Sound

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Kayaking – Victoria Harbour

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

A group of paddlers heading toward West Bay from Work Point A float plane taking off beyond Berens Island Camel Point heliport and the Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal in James Bay

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Deer – Work Point

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Katherine

A doe and her fawn at Work Point between Building WP 1020, the “Haida” Building (old admin building) and the mod housing units.

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