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Tag: Vancouver Island
Vexed by Vetches
The Pea Family (Fabaceae) can be a little vexing at times – with this group […]
Musing about Mustards
As I begin to tackle some of the more difficult plants here on Vancouver Island, […]
Orchids at Little Qualicum Falls
Last week my afternoon destination with the kids was Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, just […]
Lovely Lupins
Just over a week ago during the Comox Valley Spring Bird Count I was leading […]
A Place of Rainbows
The name Sointula, the Malcolm Island community of utopian origin off northern Vancouver Island, translates […]
Small Pink Flowers
I have to admit that lately I’ve been spending a great deal of time looking […]
Sensational Sea Lions
My partner and I are the only divers in the water this afternoon and outnumbered […]
Eelgrass Tide Pools
There have been some really good low tides in the late afternoon this week and […]
Rathtrevor Beach Ramble
Most people mention the endless stretches of sandy beach, ocean swimming and eel-grass tide pool […]