Tag Archives: nature

Rattlestrictorthon

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katherine

The Lesser Rattlestrictorthon

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Tree faces…

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katherine

I wonder venture that most people walk past this tree without looking at, or taking the time to really think about what they see – the same people that ignore the faces and animals in clouds. Do you see what … Continue reading →

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Salmon buffet – Quinsam Hatchery

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

Sea gulls dining on pink salmon on the Quinsam River, downstream of the Quinsam Hatchery catchment and control dam.

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Angry birds

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

Angry birds at the Quinsam Hatchery

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Sea Onions

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Katherine

As children we always referred to bull kelp as sea onions as the floats look like onions. I still call them sea onions and still enjoy jumping on them to pop the floats. Bull kelp grows entirely in one season, … Continue reading →

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Anderton Gardens

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Katherine

The finest of summer at Anderton Therapeutic Gardens

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Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Katherine

A section of the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk goes around the Comox Air Park, offering marvelous views birds, the Courtenay River, and the Comox Estuary. It’s a beautiful spot all year…

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Strathcona Provincial Park – Buttle Lake

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day at Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Oh Canada – maple leaf

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves should not be falling in August, yet they are, due to the hot, dry summer that is parching most of British Columbia. The trees become stressed and shed their leaves – not a good thing…

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Air Force Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Clouds across Georgia Strait frame a beautiful day at Air Force Beach

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