Monthly Archives: November 2012

Otter frolic

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Alistair

  The otter family visited again yesterday, this time in rain and the fading light of the day. Fortunately, I saw them coming so was able to sneak nearby. This is undoubtedly the same family that last March produced my grand ogopogo … Continue reading →

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Owl & 3 woodpeckers

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Alistair

  Despite having gone for a number of walks in fields and forest of late, I have seen little in the trees of feathered interest. Today, I was merely running errands, but packed my camera out of habit. Unexpectedly, I saw … Continue reading →

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Jaunt with Janice

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Alistair

  This is about a butterfly-hunting expedition that took place last June. November may seen like an odd time to be writing about butterflies. Yet, it is not uncommon for those who are busy with field work during the warmer … Continue reading →

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Best birds

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Alistair

  The British Columbia Field Ornithologists (BCFO) have a number of good bird photographers among their members. On November 12th, the organization began featuring those members and a selection of their bird pictures taken within the province. The first bird … Continue reading →

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Otter dawn

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Alistair

  Why do so many interesting things take place off in the distance prior to sunrise—a time when observing and photographing are difficult? This morning’s early light brought five cavorting otters to a local dock. This is probably the same … Continue reading →

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Provincial bird

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Alistair

  British Columbia has an remarkably long list of provincial symbols. Its approved symbols include a mammal (a Spirit Bear—merely a cream-coated Black Bear), gemstone (Jade), tartan (BC), tree (Western Red Cedar), flower (Pacific Dogwood), and bird (Steller’s Jay). It … Continue reading →

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Off leash

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Alistair

  I start this story with the information that all of the trails in this section of Kokanee Creek Park are clearly marked with signs that say dogs must be on leash. Furthermore, Park regulations are explicit: Pets/domestic animals must … Continue reading →

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Between raindrops

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Alistair

  The days shorten, the clouds lower, the rain falls. Opportunities to take one’s camera for a walk diminish. Below is a grab bag of mostly birds taken between raindrops. A White-crowned Sparrow scrounges for seeds at Nelson’s waterfront. I see … Continue reading →

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