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Hands Off Old Growth, this Sunday October 4th in Simms Park:
Join Comox Valley Nature for a walk to celebrate Comox trees on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will meet in the parking lot of the Comox Tennis Courts at 1:00 p.m. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk will be led by tree lovers Alora Griffin and Barbara Neilson. The number of participants is limited, and registration is required. RSVP on our events page at comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/We will walk beneath the graceful boughs of some of Comox’s glorious trees, while enjoying their surroundings and the ambience they create for us. The trees selected will include examples of all the native trees now protected by the Town of Comox, as well as some exotic trees.We will discuss their biological features and historical significance as we amble along Brooklyn Creek and through Filberg Park and other parts of Comox. The path through Brooklyn Creek is uneven and there are stairs to climb. Bring your curiosity and questions as well as a water bottle and sun or rain protection, if needed. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Children are welcome but please leave your furry friends at home, except for service dogs.This event is free, but donations are welcome.
The Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis laingi) is a top-level avian predator in mature and old coastal rainforests and is considered an indicator species of these habitats, as well as an indicator of forest health and biodiversity.Over half of the global range of this subspecies occurs in coastal British Columbia, where it favours mature coniferous forest. This non-migratory bird needs a relatively large home range that contains a good food supply. Despite some recent habitat protection efforts, continuing habitat loss is predicted, in part because of anticipated short rotation times in forest harvest. On Haida Gwaii, populations are very low and face an added risk from declines of prey species due to forest understory losses associated with high levels of browsing from an introduced population of deer.The Gitsegukla Huwilp of the Gitxsan.have drafted a petition to call for the legal protection of Northern Goshawks. These birds are keystone species in the Skeena Natural Resource Region which covers northwest British Columbia and includes the northern half of the Great Bear Rainforest. The coastal subspecies of Northern Goshawk on Haida Gwaii is the most vulnerable.The petition urges the Province of British Columbia to recognize and implement Regionally Important Wildlife protection for the Northern Goshawk. To sign please go to form.jotform.com/261745367749068For more information on the Goshawk visit www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/species-risk-public-registry/cosewic-assessm...
Our partners in conservation; CV Land Trust & Conservation Partnership are crowdfunding to purchase a very ecologically important property in Deep Bay.
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s September general meeting, this Sunday, September 27th.This month John Neilson will be speaking on “The Challenges in Maintaining an Urban Salmon Population – the Brooklyn Creek Story”Streams in urban environments that support healthy Pacific salmon populations are uncommon, as natural watercourses are often degraded or even buried during the course of development of roads and other urban infrastructure. Of the various Pacific salmon species, coho salmon show special abilities to survive and even thrive in close proximity to human settlements. In this talk, John Neilson reviews the status of coho salmon in the region, and explores the characteristics of this species that promote their resilience. He will also speak of the work of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society as they work to conserve the watershed in Comox.Dr. John Neilson has had a 30-year long career as a research scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, including leading research on the population status and ecology of bluefin tuna and swordfish in Canadian waters. He was also a member of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), and most recently, led the preparation of the status report on chinook salmon in southern British Columbia. He is the President of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society.A brief business meeting follows. Reports from some of our interest groups and projects are an opportunity for guests to learn more about what we do.
Category Archives: Birds
Bird Outing Report: Hornby Island, Oct. 4,2015
Fifteen birders enjoyed a beautiful day on Hornby on Sunday. First we went to Sandpiper Beach for shorebirds, then to Art and Sue’s cabin for lunch, and then a walk around the Helliwell Provincial Park loop trail. Highlights were many … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm, Oct. 1,2015
Today 13 birders went to the Farm on a wonderful Fall day. We started out with a Merlin at the Viewing Stand and then went on for 32 more species on the Farm. Highlights included 4 Wilson’s Snipe in the … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, Sep. 10, 2015
Today 6 birders spent a pleasant morning at One Spot Trail and found 15 species of birds. There was no real highlight, but everyone enjoyed a nice walk. Turkey Vulture Red-breasted Sapsucker Northern Flicker Hammond’s Flycatcher Steller’s Jay Common Raven … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm, Sept. 3, 2015
Thursday 13 birders went to the Farm and found 39 species of birds. The highlight was the diversity of migrating birds that we found. The numbers of each species generally were not large, but there was a nice variety. Greater … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Englishman River Estuary, Aug. 27,2015
Today eight birders went to the Englishman Estuary in Parksville in search of shorebirds. The weather was partly cloudy to sunny. We didn’t see many shorebirds but we found the 30 species below. Highlights were the alcids (Rhinoceros Auklet, Common … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Aug.20, 2015
This morning at Oyster Bay it was sunny with a light breeze. Fifteen birders saw the following 19 species. The highlights for the morning were excellent, close looks at Least and Western Sandpipers, giving a nice ID comparison. Canada Goose … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm,Aug.13, 2015
Today 9 birders went to the Farm and found 22 species of birds. Highlights were a Red-tailed Hawk, a Coopers Hawk and a Merlin that were working the far fields where the farmer was harvesting. Additional highlights were a very … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Aug. 6, 2015
This morning at Oyster Bay it was sunny and calm. The highlights for the morning were 2 Pectoral Sandpiper, 2 Long-billed Dowitchers, and a mix of approximately 250 Least and Western Sandpipers. Nine birders saw the following 27 species: Pacific … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, July 16,2015
Twelve birders went to Oyster Bay and Saratoga Beach this morning in search of shorebirds. The weather was sunny with a breeze off the water. A highlight was a Sanderling in breeding plumage. Twenty species were found along the shore: … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Lake Helen Mackenzie, June 25,2014
Today, on the way up Mount Washington and then on a walk to Lake Helen Mackenzie, 10 birders found 29 species – but not the Three-toed Woodpecker. Highlights for some of the birders were hearing several higher elevation species – … Continue reading
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