Riverside walks

Views from my home for two months over Christmas/New Year

Looking across to the Coastal Mountain range on mainland British Columbia from Vancouver Island

 

I occasionally joined a delightful group of people once a week for a morning walk through the Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery park

 

I continue to be mesmerised by the wonderful markings and colours on these

(I think) Harlequin ducks floating on the river there.

Is it just my crazy imagination at play again, or can anyone else

see a sea lion in this tree root??!

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Adventures in Canada

Arrived home (Adelaide, South Australia) a few days ago, after another wonderful adventure on Vancouver Island, British Columbia in Canada - this time for an amazing 3 months.

Since it wasn't easy for me to post photos to my blog site, thought I would begin playing "catch up" now. 

It was Summer when I arrived in Comox - 26C 

 Sunset from Goose Spit a narrow waterfront park at one end of Comox Harbour

 Comox Lake and Glacier

 Entrance to nearby Lazo Marsh woods

 One of several trails through the woods

 Another section of the trail

 I continue to be fascinated by the erectness and height of the trees!

 Signage at the entrance

 A pair of Bald Eagles adjacent to Lazo Beach

 A pretty growth of Poppies on a property fronting the beach

I anticipate resuming regular blog posts again, so you too (hopefully) can share in the delights of Vancouver Island, BC

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Tomorrow's promise

Another glorious sky viewed from Comox on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada in February this year.

 

Praying for the safety of all those affected by the fires in this gorgeous Province.

 

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Comox Estuary

Taken back in March this year - this spot is on the edge of the Estuary between Comox and Courtenay on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

 

Contributing to James' Weekend Reflection

Eagles

Throughout February & March I was constantly on the lookout for Bald Eagles during my day trips in and around the Comox Valley. Following are the results of my searches.

 

 

  

 This one is a juvenile - I was told - because it still had spotting on its chest and the adult bald eagles don't acquire their magnificent white crowning feathers until the birds are about 4-5 years old.

This group were on the Lazo Bay boat ramp, awaiting fish spoils from the boats that had been out catching Herring & Salmon

 

 

What magnificent creatures they are!  I never tired of seeking them out and observing their graceful flight.

 

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Unsettled skies

Above the calm waters in Comox, unsettled clouds created a scene of their own

 

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Day 1 of the BC Adventure

Within hours of arriving at the house-sit property (after the 14 hour flight from Sydney Australia to Vancouver British Columbia, then the short flight from Vancouver to Comox), I was out exploring with my Nikon.

The temperature was warm enough for a t-shirt and I walked the short distance to

Lazo Marsh woodland.

 

. . . this path beckoned me to investigate further

 

then this sweet Ladybird caught my attention

and the vibrant green of the ferns showing off their fronds in the afternoon sun filtering through the trees demanded my focus

 

and here an American Robin swooped in to say hello

 

It was a delightful start to the adventure .....

 

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