Category Archives: nature

Victoria – Turtles and ducks

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Katherine

Ducks and turtles sharing a log in a pond – Beacon Hill Park

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Anderton Gardens

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Katherine

The finest of summer at Anderton Therapeutic Gardens

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Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Katherine

A section of the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk goes around the Comox Air Park, offering marvelous views birds, the Courtenay River, and the Comox Estuary. It’s a beautiful spot all year…

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Botanical Beach

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

Botanical Beach – one of my favorite places

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Strathcona Provincial Park – Buttle Lake

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day at Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Across the lake – Strathcona Westmin

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day with a beautiful view across Buttle Lake at the boat launch off Westmin Road And a it of video…

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Englishman River

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

The upper falls at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park ll A bit of video of the Englishman River as viewed from the Top Bridge suspension bridge, and the falls at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park in Errington.

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A hot day at Stotan Falls

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

I’ve always had a healthy respect for the Puntledge River, which translates in staying out of it as the water in much of the river capable of sweeping you away, but on this hot summer day with low water flows, … Continue reading →

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Starfish

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A little dried starfish with the Queen of Burnaby in the background at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Oh Canada – maple leaf

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves should not be falling in August, yet they are, due to the hot, dry summer that is parching most of British Columbia. The trees become stressed and shed their leaves – not a good thing…

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