More island delights

Soaking up the rainforest environment was a constant during my stay - sometimes in a more literal than metaphoric sense! 

 

I really appreciated the diversity of plants and growth, textures and colours as I walked the trails, together with a myriad of reflection opportunities.

This rather grand-looking motor home was one of two parked in the Elk River Falls car park.

 

and this was the gorgeous view that greeted me most days as I drove into Comox and beyond

 

A small jetty adjacent to one of several walking trails through wooded areas abutting the water in Comox

 

On my second morning in residence I was amazed and delighted to be greeted by a deer and stag on the front lawn (not so appreciated by permanent residents though, due to their destructive behaviour with plants!)

 

At Williams Beach these two retrievers were having a whale of a time in the water

 

and more peaceful local scenery

Looking across the Comox Dyke towards the Comox Glacier (again a daily vista)

a fishing trawler heading for home

Time to link up with Our World Tuesday

and grateful thanks once again to the team who provide us with this opportunity to share images from around the world.

Island beauty

This view was captured in the Brentwood Bay area of the southern part of the island

 

but, heading further north, the Campbell River marina came into view



 

and this colourful landing enticed would-be water taxi/tour customers 

Further inland I encountered the Campbell River en route to Elk River Falls

 

. . . and a couple of intrepid fishermen in the rejuvenated Campbell River Second Island

salmon spawning and rearing habitat

The riverside walk was delightful

Wait til you see what happened when I saw this guy on my way back to the car park ! ....

I loved the sound of those rushing, powerful waters

The beauty of the rainforest environment fills my senses every time!

. . . as promised, here's that fisherman proudly showing off his catch - which he subsequently released

 

Linking up with my fellow bloggers at

Skywatch Friday and

Weekend Reflection

(with grateful thanks to our hosts)

 

 

Courtenay & Royston

Now, continuing the journey of discovering the delights of Vancouver Island . . . .

 

I came across Air Force Bay in Courtenay which I understand is also the area from which various sea planes take off. It was a glorious and comfortably warm day, and the well made

walking trail along the bay beckoned.

 

There were wild berries in abundance - not only here, but throughout my 6 week travels around the centre of the island.

 

I didn't spot the creator of this amazing piece of engineering!

 



A significant community project is currently underway to restore the Salt Marsh Lagoon for

marine life connectivity

Courtenay River Walk

 

Within a short drive I was in Royston and there in the bay were these shipwrecks,

the fascinating story behind which you can read at

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/royston-shipwrecks

 

I invite you to do some exploring of your own by visiting

Our World Tuesday

where you will see a wide variety of scenes from around the world.

(Grateful thanks to the hosts for enabling us to participate)

 



Comox marina

Fishing trawlers and other marine craft moored at Comox marina, Vancouver Island.

(Can you see the moon in the sky and reflected in the water?)

 

Linking in with James' Weekend Reflection

(thank you for hosting, James)

Comox sunset

Fast-forwarding from my previous posts, these shots were taken on my last evening in Comox, where I enjoyed a delicious meal with a good friend at the Black Fin Pub.

 

Visit Skywatch Friday for more upwardly eye-catching scenes

 

Just birds

Following are some of the birds encountered on Vancouver Island recently . . .

 

 A Sandpiper

 



 American Robin

 

 Killdeer

 

 Blue Heron (at dusk with a faulty zoom!)

 

Blue Heron again

. . . and again

 

Joining in the fun at Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday