The blister glassy-bubble snail (Haminoea vesicula) is common in the sheltered eelgrass beds on the […]
Author: Dave Ingram
Dave Ingram is a photographer and naturalist based on Vancouver Island, BC. He is interested in documenting both dramatic landscapes and capturing the small details of plants and animals in the natural world. He has a great interest in the patterns and shapes that can be found in nature and urban areas. Dave also has a thing for abandoned feral shopping carts and derelict buildings.
Witty’s Lagoon and Sitting Lady Falls
Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park is located in Metchosin, on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, […]
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
Asparagus beetles are insects that belong to the family Chrysomelidae. Like the name suggests, these […]
Niagara Falls in Goldstream Provincial Park
The winter months are a perfect time to stop in for a quick walk to […]
Nanaimo’s Ammonite Falls
When I first visited Ammonite Falls ten years ago things were different. At the time, […]
Gull Watching from Beechey Head
Most people visit Beechey Head for the spectacular views out of the Strait of Juan […]
California Broomrape, A Beautiful Surprise!
I’m not sure if I’ve seen California broomrape (Orobanche californica) on Vancouver Island before so […]
Naked Broomrape – A Fascinating Parasitic Plant
British Columbia is home to a number of spectacular broomrapes like naked broomrape (Aphyllon uniflorum). […]
Christie Falls Hike
If you haven’t had a chance to walk out to Christie Falls in Ladysmith, British […]
Garry Oak Meadow Wildflowers at Mount Tzouhalem
The Mount Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve is spectacular for viewing wildflowers typical of Garry oak meadows. […]