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Spring migration is in full swing and many birds are shedding their dull winter plumage to dress in the breeding finery. This one example is pretty extreme as the Horned Grebes prepare to leave for northern and interior lakes to nest.This recent photographic encounter required the donning of insulated chest waders and a strong tripod to wade into the Salish Sea near the Little River ferry terminal to get close up detailed shots.
Once in the water these birds, like many others see threats differently and can display a curiosity that can been seen by how close this bird came to me. I'm sure if it had a camera it would have take a shot of me!
The last photo is of the same species in winter plumage where it is simply trying to lay low until summer comes.
These birds have mostly left now but many more species continue to pass through or come here for the breeding season...
Discovering the Groves:🌳You nominated a tree, and we discovered a grove.
🌳A single tree can be an impressive sight, yet to be amidst a group of mature trees in an urban or semi rural environment can be awe inspiring. 🌳Groves of a single species can give us insights into natural habitats, and reminds us of the stewardship required so that these groups of trees continue to enrich our communities.
🌳The English Walnut, (#8) is fourth in a line of walnut trees on Comox Ave and Port Augusta. As a non native tree, these walnuts were likely planted for shade and nuts, and perhaps also as a reminder of a far away home. It is growing on the site of the old Lorne Hotel which burned down in 2011 (1878-2011). It was one of the oldest pubs in BC. The original seedlings or nuts may have been sourced from Mack Laing’s Baybrook fruit and nut orchard.
🌳Tree # 19, is a Sitka spruce that is part of a grove of spruce located in a very wet area in Seal Bay Park. This is an ideal habitat for these trees, and the protection provided by the park has ensured that this grove of Spruce continues to survive and thrive.
🌳A Garry Oak, (#6) is one of a line of trees growing along Topland Road. It is part of a larger population of Garry oaks that is spread out across the neighbouring properties, one of which has at least 16 of these rare trees in their yard. The open fields and southern exposure of this hillside provide an ideal habitat for Garry Oak.
🌳The grove of Douglas Fir on Stewart Street (# 25), is an impressive stand of mature second growth trees. Perhaps their location in and adjacent to the Comox Golf Club has ensured their continued existence.
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Comox Valley Conservation Partnership brings together environmental and stewardship groups to create a strong voice to protect our watersheds and forests
Take the survey, your voice matters!🌎Your Voice Matters on Climate Change. What are your thoughts on the impact and priorities within our community? Take a short survey and share your feedback. Visit www.engagecomoxvalley.ca/climatestrategy#ComoxValleyRD #ClimateAction
🌸On Wednesday May 15th from 10 am to noon, join CVN Naturalist Karen Cummins as we explore diverse habitats in the two sections of Little River Nature park. This walk will take you past ponds and salt marsh, over beach plain and estuarine plain and offer a chance to view a provincially designated sensitive stream.🌸This approximately 2km, 2 hour ramble will feature spring flowers growing on the native beach plain, including Menzies Larkspur, Blue Eyed Mary and Bare-stemmed Desert Parsley.
🌸This area is a relatively new park and lots of restoration work has been done by CVN volunteers to remove invasive species. This work is ongoing and volunteers will be engaged in this work while we visit the park
🌸Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy these spring wild flowers!
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Category Archives: BC Nature
Learn about BC Nature’s work on Key Biodiversity Areas
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the general public to the following free online lecture, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Key Biodiversity Areas and Protected Areas: B.C. Nature Projects in 2023Speakers: Liam Ragan and Kephra … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews June 2018
Upcoming Events Hope Mountain – Manning Park Bird Blitz – June 15 – 17, 2018 – Email for more info. FGM 2018: Kelowna – Hosted by Central Okanagan Naturalists Club – September 20 – 22, 2018 – Registration and more … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews March 2018
: Upcoming Events AGM 2018 – Your host, Nature Vancouver, cordially invite you to sign up for another great conference. Registration now open. For registration and schedules, please visit this link. March 15, 2018 – Rene Savenye Scholarship applications due. … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews February 2018
Upcoming Events AGM 2018 – Your host, Nature Vancouver, cordially invite you to sign up for another great conference. Registration now open. For registration and schedules, please visit this link. February 28, 2017 – Resolutions for AGM due.March 15, 2018 … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews December 2017
Upcoming Events AGM 2018 – Your host, Nature Vancouver, cordially invite you to sign up for another great conference. For registration and schedules, please visit this link. Funds available for nest box or wildlife tree projects BC Nature has … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews September 2017
Upcoming Events World Rivers Day – Visit our website at www.worldriversday.com to find out more about World Rivers Day, and please let us know about any activities you may organize. We can help your promotions via our website, as well … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews August 2017
Upcoming Events FGM 2017 – Registration for all BC Nature Members and BC Nature Club Directors is available online or in either the Summer or Fall Magazine. Available on the BC Nature Website September 21 – 24, 2017 – Hosted … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews April 2017
Dear Member Upcoming Events AGM 2017 – May 4-6, 2017 Haven’t registered yet, there’s still time. Please visit Lilloet Naturalists AGM website for updates Earth Day – April 22, 2017 Skagit Valley Bird Blitz May 12, 13, 14 Manning Park … Continue reading
Link to: Slideshow – Wetland Conservation and Resilience with Dan Buffett
Wetland Conservation and Resilience with Dan Buffett The presentation will highlight some of the protected and restored wetlands on Vancouver Island and introduce the topic of ‘resilience’, which provides a different lens to look at how we conserve wetlands that … Continue reading
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Link to: Slideshow – Limits to Growth by Neil Dawe May 2016
Ever since the publication of “Limits to Growth” in 1972 it has been obvious to practicing scientists that environmental conservation was unsustainable if the problems posed by classical economics of endless growth was not simultaneously addressed. Limits to Growth advocated that … Continue reading
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