Tag Archives: snow

Comox Marina boardwalk

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Courtenay and the Beauforts as viewed from the Comox Marina boardwalk

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The Beauforts

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Something a little bit different today – a bit of snow on the Beauforts. The snow is pretty and much needed to ensure that the Comox Valley and Cumberland water supply systems will have a good pack of snow for … Continue reading →

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Fog and smoke – an inversion layer

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Katherine

A thermal inversion layer trapping smoke and fog over the Comox Valley

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Just a barn – Chemainus

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Katherine

A barn along the Trans Canada Highway just south of Mt Sicker Road. According to Google, this is in Chemainus, which surprised me somewhat as I have always thought that Chemainus was that place with the murals – to the … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – a fall day

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Katherine

A snowy fall day in Strathcona as viewed from Raven Lodge

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Whiskey Jack

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Katherine

My ski bin made a handy perch for a cheeky Whiskey Jack at Mount Washington

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Whiskey Jack

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks, (Perisoreus canadensis), also known as the Gray Jay, Canada Jay, are rather bold little birds that have become habituated to humans offering them food, and they will land on your hand even if it is empty. Feeding Whiskey … Continue reading →

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Mt Washington – Strathcona views

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Katherine

Looking toward Strathcona Provincial Park from the base of ski operations at Mt Washington. A bit of snow helps to identify the areas that have been logged, and those that have yet to be logged.