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Saturday Birding - Whiffin Spit
Saturday Birding - Whiffin Spit
October 3, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Whiffin Spit, CAPITAL, SUBD. C, BC V9Z 0T4, Canada
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group on Sat Oct 3 will be visiting Whiffin Spit. Meet at 8:00 am at Whiffin Spit. To reach Whiffin Spit, go through Sooke and watch for Whiffin Spit Rd on your left (same turnoff as Sooke Harbour House). There should be a few shorebirds and maybe some other interesting migrants stopping by. It’s a nice walk along the Spit. For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
October 4, 2020 @ 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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Urban Forest–Esquimalt Gorge Park
Urban Forest–Esquimalt Gorge Park
October 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Esquimalt Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 2A1, Canada
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Urban Forest–Esquimalt Gorge Park
This will be another one in a series of walks around areas where the cover of vegetation consists of both native and introduced trees and shrubs. We need to be reminded that these areas of Urban Forest are very important to our wild creatures and to us. As we wander, we’ll talk about why the trees are important. There are a number of trees along the edge of the Gorge Waterway as well as in the Park. Historically, the area was famous for the BC Electric tram cars which brought sightseers to the Japanese Garden in the Park prior to the Second World War. Some of those introduced trees are still there.
Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot in the Esquimalt Gorge Park, off Tillicum, just south of the bridge over the Gorge Waterway.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
October 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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
October 7, 2020 @ 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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Saturday Birding - Cattle Point & Uplands Park
Saturday Birding - Cattle Point & Uplands Park
October 10, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Cattle Point, Oak Bay, BC, Canada
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group on Sat Oct 10 will be going to Cattle Point and Uplands Park. Meet at 8:00 am at Cattle Point. We can check out the sea birds on the rocks as well as farther out on the water. Then we will look for birds in Uplands Park itself. Usually there are a number of good birds in there. Cattle Point/Uplands Park is on Beach Drive between Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay. Meet at the nature sign at the Cattle Point waterfront parking area. For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
October 11, 2020 @ 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
October 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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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Cancelled: Insects and Their Fungal Associates
Cancelled: Insects and Their Fungal Associates
October 13, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom
Due to widespread power outages on Vancouver Island our speaker had no electricity at her location; hence we had to cancel the talk only an hour before the scheduled time. Our apologies to non-members that we weren't able to get in touch with in a timely manner.
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT
Unsung Stories of Insects and Their Fungal Associates
Earth’s most diverse multi-cellular groups are largely unknown to science. Yet, what we do know of them is the stuff of dreams... and nightmares! Join Dr. Cara Gibson (scientist, educator and illustrator) to discover and delight in wondrous tales of insect fungal symbiosis. Learn more about Cara’s work on her website: http://www.CaraGibson.com
To join us, please register by clicking on this link or entering the link in your browser and following the instructions. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdeyoqT4oH9009D4qCDY-wR7rwhm5ImzQ
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
October 14, 2020 @ 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 Sidney Waterfront
Birding Sidney Waterfront
October 17, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Surfside Place, Surfside Pl, Sidney, BC V8L, Canada
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Birding Sidney Waterfront
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group will be going to check out the waterfront areas north of Sidney. The Friends of Shoal Harbour like to celebrate All Buffleheads Day near to October 15 as the Bufflehead generally return to this area on or about October 15 every year. So we will check out the area where they generally appear on Saturday October 17. Of course, there will be lots of other birds on and off the water to see as well. First meet at 8:00 a.m. at the end of Surfside Place in Sidney. To reach Surfside, from Beacon go left on Third, right on Beaufort, right on to Surfside. Then return to Beaufort and Third and head south, right on Lovell, right on Fifth. After that look on the beach, go south to Amelia and turn right, then right on Resthaven until right on to Ardwell Beach Access in hopes of seeing the Buffleheads there. Check the Friends of Shoal Bay website at www.shoalharbour.com closer to the date for more details on the Buffleheads. 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
October 18, 2020 @ 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
October 20, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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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Native Orchids of Vancouver Island
Native Orchids of Vancouver Island
October 20, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom
BOTANY NIGHT
Native orchids of Vancouver Island through the seasons
As an orchid grower and judge, Sasha Kubicek spends a lot of time enjoying the native species in the wild. This presentation will show the seasons of our local orchids, when to see them in bloom, and variations in colour and form.
To register for this talk, click on the link below. Follow the directions. Then you will receive a return email with a link for the meeting and just below it, a PASSCODE. Make a note of this. Check your Spam folder if you don't receive an email.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceqgqz8oH9a_5J4Jm_fy-OrG0S3OjGWn
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
October 21, 2020 @ 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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Saturday Birding
Saturday Birding
October 24, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria, BC, Canada
Meets every Saturday morning, usually at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Check here on the Thursday/Friday before to find out the week’s time and location. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome. Non-members can participate up to three times, after which they are expected to join the Society.
For more details or to find out time & location if it is not described here, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
October 25, 2020 @ 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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Ecology of Transient Killer Whales
Ecology of Transient Killer Whales
October 26, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom online
MARINE NIGHT
The Ecology of Transient (Bigg's) Killer Whales.
In the eastern North Pacific, three ecotypes of killer whale have been identified: resident, transient, and offshore. Transient killer whales are apex predators that specialize in foraging for marine mammals. This specialization shapes all aspects of their ecology, from foraging and acoustics, to social structure and genetics! Josh McInnes is a Canadian ecologist who grew up on Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. He studied marine biology and ecology with a focus on food web, and community dynamics at the University of Victoria. Over the past decade Josh has traveled to remote locations off British Columbia, Washington, Alaska, California, Australia, Antarctica and South Africa to study killer whale populations.
To join us, please register by clicking this link or by entering this link in your browser and following the instructions. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd--urT8oGN3-AY8NAcX0c6hlyRLK4iyU
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
October 27, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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
October 28, 2020 @ 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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Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
October 28, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Via Zoom
BIRDERS’ NIGHT VIA ZOOM
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean– Changes Underway
Before the coronavirus, Michael Webb and his wife, Donna-Lee took a three-week cruise on Silver Explorer encompassing parts of the Falklands, South Georgia, the South Shetlands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. They made 19 landings in the destination islands revisiting several places they had previously visited. Michael will show changes he noted over a relatively short period of time and places that still seem relatively unchanged. We meet on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Come early to socialize! Presentation begins after VNHS announcements.
To join us, please register by clicking on this link or copy and enter it into your browser and following the instructions.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-urrz4pG9TJpXJsj5_vJTMSdlGrzU-N
Bring your own coffee (or whatever preferred beverage might be!) Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.50, but you won’t have to pay that for Zoom meetings!
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Birding at Viaduct Flats
Birding at Viaduct Flats
October 31, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Interurban Road & Viaduct Avenue West, Interurban Rd & Viaduct Ave W, Saanich, BC V9E 2B7, Canada
SATURDAY OCTOBER 31
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Birding at Viaduct Flats
Come join the VNHS Saturday Birding Group at Viaduct Flats. Plenty of water birds should be back enjoying this area by now after the quiet summer season. As well, there should be lots of fall birds in the surrounding woods. Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot near the intersection of Interurban and Viaduct. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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