Looking out at the old pilings at Oyster Bay. The eastern coast of Vancouver Island has many locations that are excellent for winter birding. Sheltered bays offer resting places for numerous species of waterfowl and the beaches can be productive for shorebirds. One of the highlights between Courtenay and Campbell River is Oyster Bay Shoreline Regional Park, which is located …
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Nature’s Abstract Gallery
From a geological and photographic point of view, the western sides of Gabriola, DeCourcy, Link and Valdez Islands have plenty to offer. The geology is interesting and image making many opportunities for abstract sandstone photography. Sandstone Pattern No. 1 – A delicate pattern in sandstone on the Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia. Way back in history great beds of sandstone …
Great Backyard Bird Count – February 12-15, 2010
House Finches (Carpodacus mexicanus) should be easy to find on Vancouver Island during the Great Backyard Bird Count. Photo © Judy Howle. Bird watchers coast to coast are invited to take part in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday, February 12, through Monday, February 15, 2010. Participants in the free event will join tens of thousands of volunteers …
Exploring Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Beach walkers at Schooner Cove. We have just returned from a wonderful weekend get-a-way at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Winter is our favourite time to visit the west coast because there aren’t too many tourists. Rain or shine, the area’s natural beauty is always dazzling. Established in 1970, Pacific Rim National Park …
Bye Bye Blackbird
The Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) is considered a “vulnerable” species by the whole world, but in Canada it is treated as a pest. Everyone has heard of the Red-winged Blackbird, and many are familiar with the Brewer’s Blackbird, but how many have seen or even heard of a Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)? Not very many I would wager. It’s not …
5th Annual Campbell River Bald Eagle Festival
Harrison always pleases the kids when he flies in for Eaglefest Plans are underway for the 5th Campbell River Bald Eagle Festival, sponsored by BC Hydro, to be held by Discovery Pier at the Maritime Heritage Centre in Campbell River on Saturday February 20/2010. Guest speakers include well known author, conservationist and ornithologist Dr. Rob Butler. Butler is President of …