Category Archives: victoria

Cuddly critters

Posted on Monday May 11, 2009 by anny

This little fellow was dashing along the rocks at Ogden Point Breakwater on Saturday. Mustela vison evagor Hall is the subspecies of American mink native to Vancouver Island, according to Ian McTaggart-Cowan and Charles J. Guiguet’s classic BC Provincial Museum-published … Continue reading →

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The ephemeral cherry blossoms of spring

Posted on Friday April 10, 2009 by anny

Prunus subhirtella ‘Rosea’ (Higan Cherry), Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria BC, April 9, 2009) The subtleties of blossom-watching have raised it to an art form and favoured cultural pastime in Japan, where it’s known as hanami. March and April are also … Continue reading →

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People and Things at the Breakwater

Posted on Wednesday March 4, 2009 by Valentin Schaefer

The kilometre-long breakwater is a place people go to relax, explore, take in nature or to reconnect with themselves. The lighthouse at the end of the breakwater is a popular destination. People often stop to admire the little lamp that … Continue reading →

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