Tag Archives: nature

Red

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Pretty red flowers I saw in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Purple

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

I saw these while hiking about trying to get to the lower end of the Browns River. I have a great library of field guides to fossils, rocks and minerals, marine creatures and birds, but I only have a Peterson … Continue reading →

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Rosewell Creek trail

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

If you venture a little bit beyond the loop trail that goes around Rosewell Creek Provincial Park, you can continue on inland and pass underneath highway 19A, and then a bit further, Highway 19.   This is what I would … Continue reading →

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Rosewell Creek Provincial Park tree stumps

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

The tree stumps at Rosewell Creek Provincial Park are a reminder of the logging heritage of Vancouver Island, and the power of nature to reclaim  and renew if we leave it alone. You can clearly see the notches that loggers … Continue reading →

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Hoar frost

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I was pretty sure that this this fallen branch of a tree was covered in Hoar Frost, but being the inquisitive type that I am, I did a bit of checking. Yup – Hoar Frost. Hoar Frost – Fanny Bay … Continue reading →

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Seal Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

For most of the time we spinet at Seal Bay we were the only people in sight – I suppose that is not surprising as this was on a wet day in the middle of October, yet this is one … Continue reading →

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Cheeky whiskey jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey jacks will land on your hand looking for a quick meal – it’s not a good idea to feed them, especially food that is not part of their normal and healthy diet that must see them through the winter. … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks at Strathcona Provincial Park – these birds have a well deserved reputation for begging food from people. The whiskey jack (Perisoreus canadensis), also grey jay, or Canada jay, is a member of the crow and jay family.  

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Perrey’s Beach – low tide

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

I had previously visited Perrey’s Beach at high tide and decided to return for a look during a low tide – it was well worth it. Lot’s of tide pools, a vast expanse of sand, and some interesting sections of … Continue reading →

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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