Tag Archives: beach

A stormy day at Point Holmes

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Katherine

The remnants of Hurricane Ana brought storm winds of up to 80 km/h and rains to much of Vancouver Island. Point Holmes and a bit of video…

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Air Force Beach – after the storm

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Katherine

I should in hindsight title this “between the storms” as this sunny and warm fall day was an unexpected treat between some tropical weather systems that landed on Vancouver Island. Although both were downgraded to storms, one system originated as … Continue reading →

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Sunny Beach

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Katherine

Sunny Beach – off Sunny beach Road north of Qualicum Bay

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Twilight sailing

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

An evening sailing of M/V island Sky to Powell River from BC Ferries terminal at Little River

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Angry birds

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

Angry, and hungry, seal gulls at Air force Beach – behind CFB Comox

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Kelp art

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

An almost flat, gently sloping section of sandy beach becomes the canvas for some ever changing beach art that is created when storms create waves that dislodge kelp, and toss it upon the beach. Each piece is unique, and … Continue reading →

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A pair of shells

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Katherine

A pair of Bittium eschrichtii shells from the beach near Buckley Bay Also known as Threaded bittium, Eschricht’s bittium, Screw snail, Giant Pacific coast bittium, and Threaded horn shell, these are homes prized by small hermit crabs. I don’t always … Continue reading →

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A history mystery – Royston

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Katherine

I saw this on the beach at Royston and thought that it either had something to do with logging, or was perhaps a mooring for a boat – a piece of metal with a history..