Pipers Lagoon is one of my favorite places to watch the world go by. Except for a few brief moments at slack tide, the water in the lagoon flows with great speed through the small opening into Georgia Strait. Birds … Continue reading →

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Shack Island

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Katherine

Shack Island – a proper little island Fisherman started living on Shack Island in the early 1930’s , rowing into Nanaimo to sell their catch. Descendants of the original shack owners use these buildings mostly on summer weekends. Owners can … Continue reading →

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Jordan River – birds on the beach

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Katherine

Gulls on the shore of Juan de Fuca Strait on a windy day in Jordan River, British Columbia.

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Muir Creek – the birds

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Katherine

Located off Highway 14 between Sooke and Jordan River, Muir Creek opens onto Orveas Bay on Juan de Fuca Strait. It’s a great place to watch birds and to search for fossils that are exposed at low tide.

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Jordan River waves

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Katherine

Waves at Jordan River on a foggy coastal day Jordan River is a popular recreation area, located on Highway 14 between Sooke and Port Renfrew. and a time lapse segment…

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China Beach waves

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Katherine

Waves at China Beach Provincial Park

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Gartley Point – Georgia Strait view

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait from Gartley Point

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