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Photo Monday: Big Bite
This Glaucous Gull found a delicous Gunnel for lunch down at a beach in Parksville. What is a Gunnel? Great question! A Gunnel is a elongated fish native to the coasts of the northern Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, where they … Continue reading
Photo Monday: Because Curved is Better
This beautiful Whimbrel was seen looking for dinner between the rocks in Parksville. They breed in the Artic and winter in the tropics. Photography Courtesy of Ralph Hocken.
Photo Monday: Great Legs
This youngster was taking a stroll on a log in Parksville, just amazing legs! Greater Yellow Legs eat small insects, bugs and if they’re lucky, small fish. Photo courtesy of Ralph Hocken.
Photo Monday: Taking it to the beach
These two are Bonaparte’s Gull having some fun on the beach in Parksville. Did you know that they are on their way to winter in Mexico and they have just come back from breeding in the Boreal forests up north. … Continue reading
Photo Monday: Exotic Lady in Parksville
This albino Raven was seen in Parksville. It isn’t a complete albino because it has blue eyes. Very interesting how it goes about finding dinner! Photography courtesy of Ralph Hocken.
Photo Monday: Anna’s in Nanaimo
We are lucky here to have Anna’s Hummingbirds as residents all year around. You have to be quick to see them and they are very small – only the size of 4 quarters in a row! Photography courtesy of Ralph … Continue reading
