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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature on April 24, 10 am -noon. Learn about the history of this area, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Check out the restoration work that has replaced invasive plant species and added more native plants, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay. Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems. Enjoy the view from the "lookout" over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life.REGISTRATION required on our events page cvnature.ca/events An easy 1 km walk on a wheelchair accessible paved path. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle Sorry, no dogs. This event is free, but donations are welcome.
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To celebrate our 60th anniversary Comox Valley Nature is offering this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley.This outing is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome. Experienced birders will help with identifying species, equipment, useful apps, and field guides.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk at the Courtenay Airpark which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Warm clothing necessary – it’s often windy there! Please leave pets at home.
Register through our events page at This event is free. Donations welcome.
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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about Garry oaks in the Comox Valley.Vanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. These oaks are at the northern extent of their range, and are a remnant of a culturally modified ecosystem that once covered 160 square kilometres in the Comox Valley
This walk will be lead by Geologist Bob Hauser and Forester Terry Lewis. They have spent many hours in the park removing invasive holly. Terry and Bob will look at the work in progress in the grove and share their unique perspective on this forest, with a focus on soil science and tree species.
The Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from the City of Courtenay, BC Nature and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.
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The walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing. No dogs please.
For more information, to add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation, email: Details of the meeting place will be sent to registrants. Please be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.
Category Archives: Birds
Bird Outing Report: Cumberland Marsh, May 7, 2013
Ten birders met for a very pleasant walk through Cumberland Marsh. Weather was sunny and mild. A total of 35 species were seen or heard, including recently-arrived Black-headed Grosbeak and Western Tanager. We saw a total of six species of … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, April 1, 2013
Seven birders walked sections of the One Spot Trail , looking for early spring arrivals. The weather was beautiful and most of the birds were both seen and heard by everyone. Some of the recently-arrived species encountered were Rufous Hummingbird, … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Kye Bay, March 18, 2013
Six birders met at Elks Park at Kye Bay to check out the gull flocks. There were easily a few thousand gulls scattered over the sandbars on the falling tide. There was also a raft of sea ducks (scoters, long-tails, … Continue reading
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Christmas Bird Counts 2012
There will be four to five organized Christmas Bird Counts in December in the Comox Valley and area. Four are organized by the Birding Group and Young Naturalists Club of Comox Valley Nature. This year Comox Valley Nature will inaugurate … Continue reading
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Mega Rare Bird Alert
1st winter Citrine Wagtail in Comox (Courtenay River Estuary). Initially seen on November 14th, 2012; continued to January 9th, 2013. Sighted again February 15 to February 19, latest sightings March 6 to 24th. Directions to specific location: From Courtenay, cross … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2012/2013
Apr. 2, 2013: TRUS adults 7 Juv. 23 Total 30 Weekly counts are now ended until October 2013. Mar. 26, 2013: TRUS adults 481 Juv. 124 Total 605 Mar. 19, 2013: TRUS adults 782 Juv. 237 … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Englishman River, Sept. 19, 2012
Englishman River Estuary Trip Report – Art Martell On Wednesday, 19 September, 7 birders visited the Englishman River Estuary. We started on the north side of the Englishman River at the end of Shelly Street in the morning, birded along … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Hornby Island, Sept. 13, 2012
On Thursday, 13 September, 7 birders visited Hornby Island. We went to Collishaw Point in the morning, and visited Dunlop Point in the afternoon. The weather was warm and sunny. The highlights were Heermann’s Gull, Surfbird (one of which came … Continue reading
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New Bird Checklist
A new version of the Comox Valley Checklist of Birds has just been published. Updates include clearer distinction of rare birds as well as notation of historical records of rarities prior to 1970. The previous issue from 2007 was completely sold out. … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swan Counts 1989-2012
The Comox Valley Naturalists have records of TRUS counts here in the Comox Valley since 1988-89. Below are the Jan-Feb average counts over the years. DATE Jan-Feb Average 1989 1164 1990 1380 1991 1116 1992 859 1993 1053 1994 863 … Continue reading
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