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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: One-Spot Trail, June 9,2016
Thursday June 9th, the showers held off and four birders enjoyed a pleasant morning on the One Spot Trail. The birds were quite active and we found 30 species, but no particular highlights. Ruffed Grouse Bald Eagle Red-breasted Sapsucker Northern … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Wildwood Marsh & Forest, June 2,2016
Seven birders went to Wildwood Swamp and Wildwood Forest this morning. Highlights were several Wood Ducks, one Pied-billed Grebe, a heard-only MacGillivray’s Warbler and a seen-singing Willow Flycatcher. 28 species were noted: Wood Duck Mallard Hooded Merganser Pied-billed Grebe Turkey … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: CVEX Grounds, May 26,2016
This Thursday 8 birders were treated to a morning full of bird song at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Other highlights were close looks at 3 Brown Creepers and hearing as well as seeing several Swainson’s Thrush. Our total number … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, May 19, 2016
Today the showers held off and 7 birders spent a pleasant morning at Courtenay Airpark and Walkway. We found 31 species. Highlights included distant Whimbrels and good looks at Long-billed Dowitchers. Canada Goose Mallard Green-winged Teal Common Merganser Great Blue … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Bear Creek Park, May 5,2016
Today 11 birders spent a pleasant morning at Bear Creek Park and we found 23 species of birds – but no bears 🙂 Highlights included good looks at a pair of Common Mergansers and a singing Pacific-slope Flycatcher, and hearing … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Quadra Island, Apr.28,2016
Thursday 8 birders spent a pleasant day on Quadra Island, hosted by Vibeke Pedersen and Lyn Paterson. We visited Village Bay Marsh and Vibeke’s yard. Highlights included a Red-breasted Sapsucker at a nest, a Ruffed Grouse and, seen from the … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Lazo Marsh, Apr.21,2016
Today 11 birders spent a pleasant morning at Lazo Marsh. The rain had cleared by the time we started and we found 31 species. Highlights included good looks at Red-breasted Sapsucker and Brown Creeper. We saw two Bushtit nests but, … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2015/2016
Apr. 12, 2016: TRUS adults 0 Juv. 3 Total 3 This makes the 2015/2016 Swan Count season officially over. Apr. 5, 2016: TRUS adults 15 Juv. 24 Total 39 Mar. 29, 2016: TRUS adults 108 Juv. 52 Total … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Morrison Park, Apr. 14,2016
Thursday 12 birders (+one in training) spent a pleasant morning at Roy Stewart Morrison Nature Park. The initial overcast sky cleared nicely as we found 23 species. Highlights included great views of Red-breasted Sapsuckers, Pileated Woodpeckers and Pacific Wrens. Great … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Cumberland Marsh, Apr.7,2016
Today 18 birders (+one in training) went to Cumberland Marsh. We enjoyed a lovely, warm morning of spring birding and found 30 species, many of which were busy singing and drumming. Highlights included great views of Red-breasted Sapsuckers and Ring-necked … Continue reading
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