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Birding the Power Lines
Birding the Power Lines
June 2, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Francis King Regional Park - Main Parking Lot
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 4)
Birding the Power Lines & the Ponds at the Hydro Substation near Francis King Park
Join us for a walk along the power lines that border Francis King Park and the area around the Hydro substation. This is a great place to hear or see most of our warblers, vireos and flycatchers. This is the most reliable spot for Black-throated Gray Warbler. This is a four to five hour walk. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Francis King Park Nature House on Munn Road. Bring a drink and a snack.
Contact Rick at (250) 885-2454 or Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Birding Viaduct Flats
Birding Viaduct Flats
June 3, 2018 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Viaduct Ave and Interurban Rd, Saanich
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
Join us in birding Viaduct Flats and the surrounding area, including up Broadcast Hill. Not many waterbirds are still around but lots of migrant passerines are flitting about in the trees as well as the residents. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the viewing stand near the parking lot at the foot of Viaduct Ave. off Interurban Rd.
Contact Rick at (250) 885-2454 or Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 3, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Monthly Butterfly Outing
Monthly Butterfly Outing
June 3, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mount Tolmie Park, 3486-, 3492 Mayfair Dr, Victoria, BC V8P 4P9, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Join us on our monthly Butterfly outing. Each outing is intended to help us learn more about our local butterflies. This outing is weather dependent. It needs to be warm and sunny to make it worthwhile. We will start at the top of Mount Tolmie (off Cedar Hill Cross Road). Meet at 1:00 p.m. in the lot by the reservoir where we will have an initial look for butterflies and then decide where to go from there. The meeting time may change. Check the website closer to the date for updates.
Contact Gordon Hart at (250) 721-1264 or butterflies@vicnhs.bc.ca for more information.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
June 5, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 6, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Birding Jordan River Area
Birding Jordan River Area
June 9, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Helmcken Road Park and Ride Victoria, BC, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
Join us for a trip to Jordan River. It has been a hot spot for rarities in the spring and fall and it is a great place to hear breeding Fox Sparrows singing in the spring. As well as beat the bushes for all the fresh migrants, we will scan the ocean and the shoreline. We never know what might be out there. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Helmcken Park & Ride to car-pool. Bring a lunch.
Contact Rick at (250) 885-2454 or Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Cowichan River Footpath
Cowichan River Footpath
June 10, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Helmcken Road Park & Ride, St Giles St S, View Royal, BC V9B, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
This is an area well known to hikers and fisherman. This is a popular hiking trail but we will slow down to enjoy the birds and flowers along this scenic waterway. We will be investigating the area between Skutz Falls and Marie Canyon. A challenge to find along the route is the rare California tea plant (Rupertia physodes). There is also a small segment of Garry oak meadow where we hope to see some of the late spring wildflowers but another highlight of this trail is the abundance of plants found in the “Oddballs” section of the field guide by Pojar & McKinnon. This includes ground cones (Boschniakia hookeri) and candy sticks (Allotropa virgata). The route is reasonably level but there are many trees roots crisscrossing the first half of the route that some people may find challenging to walk on. Wear sturdy footwear and you might wish to bring a walking stick.
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Helmcken Park & Ride to car-pool. Bring a lunch and drinks for the all-day outing. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 10, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
June 12, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 13, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Duncan Area Butterflies & Birds
Duncan Area Butterflies & Birds
June 16, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Helmcken Road Park & Ride, St Giles St S, View Royal, BC V9B, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
We will venture farther afield to the Duncan area this week to do some birding and perhaps enjoy some of the area’s butterflies. The morning will mostly be spent birding, starting with an enjoyable walk along the productive Dock Road and then we will try to find a nearby Red-eyed Vireo plus other warblers, vireos and flycatchers. Bring a lunch and we will spend time in the afternoon searching for the amazing array of butterflies that are around the Duncan area. It needs to be sunny to make this part worthwhile. Otherwise we’ll continue birding in other spots nearby.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Helmcken Park & Ride to car-pool or at 7:45 a.m. at Cowichan Bay Dock Road (north of the intersection of Cowichan Bay Road and Tzouhalem Road). Contact Rick at (250) 885-2454 or Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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VICTORIA BUTTERFLY COUNT WEEK
VICTORIA BUTTERFLY COUNT WEEK
June 16, 2018 - June 24, 2018 @
Saturday, June 16 to Sunday, June 24
We are always looking for keen-eyed volunteers so get out your field guides.
Contact Gordon Hart (count coordinator) at (250) 721-1264 or butterflies@vicnhs.bc.ca if you would like to help out.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 17, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Low Tide at Harling Point
Low Tide at Harling Point
June 17, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Chinese Cemetery, Crescent Road, Victoria, BC V8S, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
Low tide at Harling Point uncovers a wide variety of species—if you have help and the patience to look for them! We’ll carefully meander over rocks and alongside tide pools looking for invertebrates, fish and algae to discuss their adaptations for survival in this rocky, wave-exposed habitat. On previous trips we’ve spotted Blood Stars, Leather Stars, Gumboot Chitons, Sea Lemons, Red Sponge Nudibranchs, Umbrella Crabs and more. Sea lions and Black Oystercatchers too. Please wear appropriate foot wear for scaling WET rocks and slippery seaweed. A walking stick for balance may be helpful.
Meet at the end of Crescent Road adjacent to the Chinese Cemetery at 12:00. Call Tina at (250) 881-4191 with questions or for more information.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
June 19, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 20, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Birding Blenkinsop Lake
Birding Blenkinsop Lake
June 23, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Don Mann Excavating, 4098 Lochside Dr, Victoria, BC V8X 2C8, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
Join us as we walk along Lochside Trail in the Blenkinsop Lake area. Enjoy spring migrants such as Black-headed Grosbeaks and Yellow Warblers. If it’s a nice day, we will continue along Lohbrunner Road to the lower reaches of Mount Douglas and walk back south through the park to reach Mt Douglas Cross Road which will take us back to where we started.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. opposite Don Mann Trucking on Lochside Drive (off Cedar Hill Cross Road). Contact Rick at (250) 885-2454 or Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 24, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
June 26, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
June 27, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Birder's Night
Birder's Night
June 27, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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Saturday Birding - Out Gillespie Road Way
Saturday Birding - Out Gillespie Road Way
June 30, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Helmcken Park & Ride
We will go out towards Gillespie Rd and beyond on Sat Jun 29. It is interesting to check what birds are in the woods near the ocean. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Helmcken Park& Ride to car-pool. You might wish to bring a lunch because we may find enough to interest us past noon. For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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