Tag Archives: nature

Underwater – What’s on your prop?

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Katherine

A look under some fish boats at the Comox Marina

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A pair of nice gulls

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Katherine

A pair of nice gulls – Esquimalt Lagoon

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Sea lions – a bit too close

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Katherine

A stand-up paddleboarder and kayakers getting way too close to the sea lions hunting row herring off Point Holmes. This interferes with the hunting, stresses the sea lions, and could easily turn into a tragedy if the sea lions decide … Continue reading →

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Ryou II

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Katherine

Ryou II in Fanny Bay

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Snow Cloud

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Katherine

Snow Cloud anchored in Fanny Bay

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A Portuguese Joe’s goose

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

A nice goose behind Portuguese Joe’s – Comox Road, Comox

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Pretty to look at, but please stay out

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

You may have noticed some new signs along part of Comox Road that opens onto the waterfront on K’ómoks First Nation property – the signs are quite clear:  No Trespassing. K’ómoks First Nation property on Comox Road The area is … Continue reading →

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Union Bay sea lions

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

A bit of video of the sea lion chorus on the oyster floats in Union Bay

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West Coast Babel fish

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

West Coast Babel fish If you’re a fan of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy you’ll know that a Babel fish is a fictitious alien fish that performs instant translations. Out here on the West Coast, we use the crab … Continue reading →

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Herring Fleet – setting the nets

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Setting the nets for herring in Qualicum Bay

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