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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
November 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, Canada Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. We ask that participants be double vaccinated, keep physical distance but if unable, put on a mask. 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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Saturday Birding - Goldstream Park
Saturday Birding - Goldstream Park
November 4, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Goldstream Provincial Park, Langford, BC, Canada
Birding Goldstream Park
FIELD EVENT (LEVEL 2)
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group will meet at Goldstream Park on Sat Nov 4. Meet at 8:00 am at the parking lot near the bridge. We will start at the bridge and walk to the estuary. Besides the gulls, eagles and other raptors that come for the spawning salmon, there should be birds like Great Blue Heron, American Dipper, Steller’s Jay, possibly Varied or Hermit Thrush, several species of woodpeckers and ducks on the estuary. To reach Goldstream Park, go out on the main highway leading up-island.
For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634 if email not available.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
November 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING. We meet every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 am, or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 am, 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 Walk
Swan Lake Bird Walk
November 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, Canada Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. We ask that participants be double vaccinated, keep physical distance but if unable, put on a mask. 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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Saturday Birding - Island View Beach
Saturday Birding - Island View Beach
November 11, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Island View Beach Regional Park, 3215 Island View Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W3, Canada
Birding Island View Beach
FIELD EVENT (LEVEL 2)
Join the Saturday Birding Group who will be going to Island View Beach on Sat Nov 11. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the north end of the parking lot. It’s challenging to know what birds we will see on the water and the land around us but we’ll keep our eyes open. A spotting scope will be helpful to see those distant birds. We’ll walk back on the trail away from the water to check for other interesting birds. To reach Island View Beach, go north on the Pat Bay highway, turn right at the lights at Island View Rd (Michell’s Market) and follow that to a left on Homathko Rd which leads to the parking lot.
For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634 if email not available.
Organiser: Victoria Natural History Society
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Swan Lake Bird Walk
Swan Lake Bird Walk
November 12, 2023 @ 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
November 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING. We meet every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 am, or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 am, 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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East Africa: Giraffes, etc
East Africa: Giraffes, etc
November 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
ON Zoom
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT
East Africa: Giraffes, Gorillas and Gonoleks
Andrew Harcombe will take us on a natural history safari through parts of Tanzania and Uganda. This photo journey travels through several national parks, including the Serengeti. Although bird watching was the primary focus, highlights included gathering of wildebeest, herds of zebra, and hippopotami everywhere! The pace of bird watching allowed the group to see other many kinds of wildlife, including chimpanzees, cheetahs, and chameleons. Andrew saw over 300 “lifers” during this 3 week safari.
By Zoom - Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOippjktGt2fyQo3Ko3SO0kzYFMr1m2N
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Saturday Birding: Martindale
Saturday Birding: Martindale
November 18, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Island View Road & Lochside Dr., Central Saanich, BC V8M 1Y3, Canada
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Martindale Area
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group will be birding around the Martindale area on Sat Nov 18. All members are welcome to join them. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Island View Rd and Lochside Dr. Park along Lochside Dr north of Island View Rd. Please don’t park in Michell’s lot for the whole time, although you might want to shop there afterwards to support our local farmers. Martindale is one of our most diverse birding areas. There could be some interesting sparrows and it’s a good time to watch for raptors. Also the shrikes and swans may be around. We might find a meadowlark or some pipits and lots of other smaller birds are possibilities as well. Wet weather boots are recommended, as we will probably be going through wet fields. For more information, check with Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or call 250-721-0634 if email is not available.
Organiser: Victoria Natural History Society
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Swan Lake Bird Walk
Swan Lake Bird Walk
November 19, 2023 @ 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
November 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING. We meet every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 am, or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 am, 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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Botany Night: Rhododendrons
Botany Night: Rhododendrons
November 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Zoom
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
BOTANY NIGHT
The Wild Pacific Rhododendron
The Pacific Rhododendron is an enigmatic species on Vancouver Island, naturally occurring in only a few small and dissimilar areas. Agnes Lynn has a fondness for both wild and cultivated rhododendrons and has visited many wild populations of Pacific Rhododendron. She will share photos and observations of this species in its natural habitat on Vancouver Island as well as introducing us to the other native plants surrounding those native rhododendrons.
By Zoom - Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvcuuvqT8pGdKqpjP5H9tOQXsykY3o8Y9X
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Swan Lake Bird Walk
Swan Lake Bird Walk
November 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Bird Walk
Wednesday, November 8⋅9:00am – 12:00pmSwan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, Canada Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. We ask that participants be double vaccinated, keep physical distance but if unable, put on a mask. 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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Birders' Night: Marbled Murrelets
Birders' Night: Marbled Murrelets
November 22, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Zoom
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
BIRDERS’ NIGHT
Marbled Murrelets of Vancouver Island’s Forests and Waters
Join Bernard Schroeder for a presentation about Marbled Murrelets, the small seabirds that nest in mossy branches of old growth forests. Bernard has coordinated and conducted long-term BC coast-wide Marbled Murrelet population monitoring studies for Canadian Wildlife Service and the Province using ornithological radar. Bernard has also done many nesting behaviour studies, at-sea studies, habitat and environmental assessments and nest searches. He will share his experiences monitoring these birds. Time permitting, the discussion will include experiences studying other night flyers in BC exploring the uses of ornithological radar.
By Zoom - Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceupqD0oHNVOWMbxbj_c6Tec-B6Lo5i1
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Saturday Birding - Finlayson Point - Holland Point Park
Saturday Birding - Finlayson Point - Holland Point Park
November 25, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Finlayson Point, Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC P0H 2H0, Canada
Birding - Finlayson Point - Holland Point Park
FIELD EVENT (LEVEL 2)
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group will meander around the Finlayson Point/Holland Point Park area. We will see if we can find another rare bird hidden in the bushes. Start at 8:30 am on Dallas Rd. Meet on the waterfront side near the crosswalk that comes down from Beacon Hill. Our route is to walk a loop starting at Finlayson Point. From there, we will cross Dallas Rd and skirt the exposed side of Beacon Hill up to flag pole, then down the slope and past Mile 0. We will make our way to the Harrison Yacht pond and then check out the bluffs and shore at Holland Point Park. We will work our way back along Dallas Rd waterfront where we will end at Finlayson Point parking area. Weather will be chilly so dress warmly.
For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or call 250-721-0634 if no access to email.
Organiser: Victoria Natural History Society
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Swan Lake Bird Walk
Swan Lake Bird Walk
November 26, 2023 @ 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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Marine Night: Snorkelling Adventures
Marine Night: Snorkelling Adventures
November 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Rm. 162, Elliott Building (ELL), 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27
MARINE NIGHT - 7:30 pm We recommend attending in person in order to appreciate the Show and Tell of specimens. This will be our first combined live and Zoom talk so there may be technical issues.
Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and The Gulf Islands
The chilly waters of the Pacific Northwest might not be top of your snorkelling bucket list, but our oceans are chockfull of stunning wildlife. Here, you can find some 30 species of seastars, giant anemones, fabulously coloured nudibranchs and of course the giant Pacific octopus. Although BC is a well-known scuba diving location, it is less appreciated that the vast majority of these species can be found in the intertidal and shallow sub-tidal zones that are accessible to snorkelers. In this talk, Dr. Sara L. Ellison will share adventures and experiences, explaining the gear you need, the kinds of critters you will see and personal top picks for places to go to see our wondrous wildlife. Copies of Dr. Ellison’s book will be available for purchase for $25 cash only.
NOTE: This will be a hybrid event
In person
University of Victoria Elliott Bldg, Rm 162 (part of the Elliott building labeled as lecture theatre).
Campus map https://www.uvic.ca/info/_assets/docs/apr2023-map-colour.pdf
Parking: $4 max in the evenings - use Lot 1). For info see https://www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/index.php
By Zoom
Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeuqqz8vE9EWa9K0WRdb__b9rG4K3cj0
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
November 28, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING. We meet every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 am, or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 am, 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 Walk
Swan Lake Bird Walk
November 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Bird Walk
Wednesday, November 8⋅9:00am – 12:00pmSwan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, Canada Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. We ask that participants be double vaccinated, keep physical distance but if unable, put on a mask. 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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