Island Nature

Shootingstars

I was fascinated by the colour of the leaves of Jeffrey’s shootingstar (Dodecatheon jeffreyi) alongside […]

Was driving down from Paradise Meadows last week and spotted a rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) […]

In this second post about feral carts on Vancouver Island, a small herd of Crimson […]

The fall migration of Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) is still under way at East Sooke […]

It’s the time of year when things are on the move and if you’re looking […]

On these dark, wet, autumn days it’s worthwhile digging in the archives in search for […]

Walking the riverside walk along the Puntledge River in Courtenay is a great place to […]

Thatching ants are fascinating insects. As the days get shorter and the temperature starts to […]

Rough-skinned newts are common and regularly seen on the west coast of British Columbia. Knowing […]

This handsome red-legged frog (Rana aurora) was hopping across a trail close to Black Creek […]