Category Archives: nature

Bamfield painted fish

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

Fish – Bamfield is known for fish and fishing, and the painted fish that you will see on many pilings around East and West Bamfield. The fish were created and installed as a community art project, and as an indicator … Continue reading →

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The bench – Comox

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Katherine

I shot this image of the mountains, the marina, and the empty bench, thinking that it pretty much summed up what life is like for deployed members of the military, and the loved ones that the must leave when they … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield. I was fortunate to spend some time with the Officer In Command, Engineer, and Crewmen and of the Cape McKay. This is … Continue reading →

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Bamfield Coast Guard Station

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station, located in West Bamfield, across Bamfield Inlet from the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. I was fortunate to spend some time at the station, learning about it’s history, operations, and facilities. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.311317198991998.1073742161.123247217798998&type=3″ … Continue reading →

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Pachena Bay – razor clam

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Siliqua patula – commonly known as the razor clam

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Pachena Bay – A seagull

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A seagull enjoying the beach at Pachena Bay

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Yellow

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katherine

On the grounds of Filberg Lodge and Park

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The tide at work

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of video of the tide at work at Air Force Beach

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A crab at home

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Katherine

Just a bit of video of a crab at home – underwater, of course…

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A crab out of water

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Katherine

While many crabs head out to stay in the water, some opt to take shelter under rocks or to cover themselves in damp sand while they wait for the tide to come back in. The video quality is not great … Continue reading →

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