Category Archives: nature

A pair of ducks

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Katherine

A pair of mallards – the drake (male) above, and the female duck below

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The tide line

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Katherine

The tide line at Kye Bay – a mix of herring roe and sea weeds

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Sand Dollar

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Katherine

Sand dollars have a rigid skeleton (known as a test) consisting of calcium carbonate plates arranged in radial pattern. In live sand dollars the test is covered by a skin of velvet-textured spines that are covered with very small hairs … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – a trip to Battleship Lake

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A snow covered Battleship Lake A spring hike to Battleship Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park – snowy patches on the lower trail and about a foot of snow as we approached the lake. A wonderful day… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.298811640242554.1073742124.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Strathcona

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

Looking into the backcountry area of Strathcona Provincial Park

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Fauxtoart – The way it wasn’t

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

Spring at Strathcona Provincial Park  A series of images that I processed to make them look and feel old…

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Strathcona–Twisted Tree Art

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of artistry provided by nature – some may see a twisted mass of gnarled tree, while I see a cute little gecko or maybe a monitor lizard that wants to eat me. nature,Provincial Park,Strathcona,snow,spring,mountains,hiking,trees,artistry

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Strathcona Snowmen

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A snowman, and a snow bunny, in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Whiskey Jacks – Strathcona

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Katherine

Whiskey Jack at Battleship Lake Also known as the gray jay (Perisoreus canadensis) or thief bird, whiskey jacks are bold little fellows that have sadly become used to getting a handout from hikers in Strathcona Provincial Park. This fellow hopped … Continue reading →

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The seagulls

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

Seagulls – Ogden Point, Victoria Seagulls are interesting birds, both for their colours, and their antics. This group was being fed by a couple in the parking lot for Helijet at Ogden Point, an act that likely did not amuse … Continue reading →

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