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Bamfield Coast Guard Station

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station, located in West Bamfield, across Bamfield Inlet from the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. I was fortunate to spend some time at the station, learning about it’s history, operations, and facilities. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.311317198991998.1073742161.123247217798998&type=3″ … Continue reading →

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Pachena Bay – razor clam

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Siliqua patula – commonly known as the razor clam

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Pachena Bay – A seagull

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A seagull enjoying the beach at Pachena Bay

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Yellow

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katherine

On the grounds of Filberg Lodge and Park

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Royston

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of time well spent, enjoying a spring low tide on the beach at Royston. There’s a lot of history in this area, mostly involving coal, logging and fisheries – while some of what we have done in the … Continue reading →

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Royston – little crabs

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Katherine

Low tide at the beach in Royston – you can relax, dig for clams, mess about with a camera or two or go looking for some little crabs. Sometimes we visit the crabs in the water, and sometimes when they … Continue reading →

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Royston – walking in the water

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Katherine

A warm spring evening and I’m enjoying the beach at Royston at low tide – with a camera of course, and wearing my crocs so it’s time for a bit of messing about in the water.

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The tide at work

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of video of the tide at work at Air Force Beach

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A crab at home

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Katherine

Just a bit of video of a crab at home – underwater, of course…

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A crab out of water

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Katherine

While many crabs head out to stay in the water, some opt to take shelter under rocks or to cover themselves in damp sand while they wait for the tide to come back in. The video quality is not great … Continue reading →

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