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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
January 1, 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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Christmas Bird Count - Duncan
Christmas Bird Count - Duncan
January 1, 2020
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—DUNCAN
See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details.
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Birding Esquimalt Lagoon
Birding Esquimalt Lagoon
January 4, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
3308 Ocean Blvd, Victoria, BC V9C, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Birding Esquimalt Lagoon
You are welcome to join the VNHS Saturday Birding Group who will be going to Esquimalt Lagoon and surrounding area. It’s a great area to get a good leg-up on your New Year List if you keep one or to simply enjoy the amazing diversity of water birds and passerines that this area provides this early in the year. We have got counts in the 70’s of species in past years. This trip will cover the ocean birds along the lagoon and will go into the fields back behind the lagoon to provide a variety of birds.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. near the bridge. Esquimalt Lagoon is on Ocean Blvd, off the Old Island Highway. Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
January 5, 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
January 7, 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
January 8, 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 - Panama Flats
Saturday Birding - Panama Flats
January 11, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Panama Flats, Roy Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 2T7, Canada
The VNHS Saturday Morning Birding Group will go to Panama Flats this Sat Jan 11. Meet at 8:30 am at the small parking lot near the playground. Turn off Interurban Road at Hyacinth and follow the road to the end. The rain has brought in lots of ducks and we should be able to check out interesting sparrows and such in the surrounding bushes. 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
January 12, 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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CANCELLED - Birding via Gulf Island Ferry
CANCELLED - Birding via Gulf Island Ferry
January 12, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Swartz Bay Passenger Loop, North Saanich, BC V8L, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1)
Birding via Gulf Island Ferry - WEATHER FORECAST IS TOO BAD TO GO ON THIS TRIP.
We are going to do a day trip on a Gulf Island Ferry and spend about 4 hours birding by boat. There are usually a lot of birds on the water at this time of year so we should get a good look at the water birds that we generally strain to see from land. We will leave on the 9:35 a.m. ferry and return to Swartz Bay about 1:15 p.m. The ferry will stop at Pender, Galiano, Mayne and again at Pender before returning to Swartz Bay. We don’t get off the ferry at the stops. Don’t forget your binoculars and dress warmly as we will be outside most of the time.
Fare is less than $15 for a foot passenger. Plan to arrive early as parking is crowded. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 to confirm attendance or for more information.
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Tuesday Birding - CANCELLED THIS WEEK
Tuesday Birding - CANCELLED THIS WEEK
January 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
CANCELLED BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS! 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 -Death Cap Mushrooms in B.C.
CANCELLED -Death Cap Mushrooms in B.C.
January 14, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT
CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER Death Cap Mushrooms in B.C.
January’s presentation will fan VNHS members’ inherent mycophobia by focusing on the introduced Death Cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides). The evening will begin with a quick review of mushroom biology. We’ll also consider important questions such as: how did this species arrive on our shores; how and why is it becoming more widespread and abundant on southern Vancouver Island; and how long before it kills us all (and all of our pets also)? Andy MacKinnon is a retired forest ecologist, and President of the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society.
We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, University of Victoria. Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.50.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
January 15, 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 Saanichton Bay Park
Birding Saanichton Bay Park
January 18, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
48.594188, -123.393033
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Birding Saanichton Bay Park
You are welcome to join the VNHS Saturday Birding Group who will be going to Saanichton Bay Park. As this is a birding hot spot for wintering waterfowl, we should see loons, grebes, diving ducks and dabbling ducks. It is also a good area for passerines.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot off Mount Newton Cross Rd just a short distance past the all ways stop with Lochside Drive. Watch for the Central Saanich Park sign on the left. Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
January 19, 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
January 21, 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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Namibia and S. Africa
Namibia and S. Africa
January 21, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Swan Lake - The Nature House, Saanich, BC V8X 2B1, Canada
BOTANY NIGHT
How I Spent My Summer Holidays (with apologies to W.O. Mitchell)—three weeks of botanizing in southern Namibia and Richtersveld National Park, South Africa.
In August and September 2019, Mark Fraker accompanied two botanists for an exploration of the plant life of southern Namibia, including Fish River Canyon, and Richtersveld National Park in South Africa’s Northern Cape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region is the source of a number of our cultivated ornamental plants, such as members of the genera Pelargonium, Osteospermum, Nemesia, and Gladiolus. In this talk, Mark will describe their travels, with a focus on species of particular interest, such as Kissenia capensis, Welwitchia mirabilis, aloes, and quiver trees. A highly unusual flora, with a large proportion of endemics, has developed in this extremely arid and forbidding environment.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
January 22, 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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Birders' Night: Bugs & Birds
Birders' Night: Bugs & Birds
January 22, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
BIRDERS’ NIGHT
Bugs & Birds: Parasitism on local passerines
Birds can be hosts to a number of interesting parasites that often go unnoticed by causal bird watchers. Join Samuelle Simard-Provencal from Vancouver Island University to have a close up look at what kind of bugs some of our local birds are carrying and the impacts associated with these parasites. Samuelle will be giving us an update on a couple projects, including her undergraduate research on the parasites carried by the parasites of birds!
We meet in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, UVic at 7:30 p.m. Come early to socialize! Presentation begins after VNHS announcements and coffee. Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.50.
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Saturday Birding - Saanichton Bay Park Again
Saturday Birding - Saanichton Bay Park Again
January 25, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saanichton Bay Park, Central Saanich, BC V8M 2C1, Canada
Repeat of Last Week! You are welcome to join the VNHS Saturday Birding Group who will be going to Saanichton Bay Park. As this is a birding hot spot for wintering waterfowl, we should see loons, grebes, diving ducks and dabbling ducks. It is also a good area for passerines.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot off Mount Newton Cross Rd just a short distance past the all ways stop with Lochside Drive. Watch for the Central Saanich Park sign on the left. There were few people who showed up due to the weather so we are repeating last week. Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
January 26, 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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Common Mosses of the Victoria Area
Common Mosses of the Victoria Area
January 26, 2020
Victoria, BC, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Common Mosses of the Victoria Area
Our trip leader Kem Luther has stated that if we learn just 20 of the common moss species in the area that we will recognize about 95 percent of the moss plants we see in the woods around Victoria. Kem will show us most of the twenty to get us started.
You must pre-register as the number of participants will be limited to minimize habitat damage and allow optimal exchange of information. So register early. You are encouraged to bring a hand lens if you have one and dress for the weather. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634 for further information such as time and place and to register.
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Marine snails
Marine snails
January 27, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
MARINE NIGHT
Marine snails: shape changes during development and evolution
Gastropod molluscs (“snails”) have evolved feeding structures to utilize a diversity of food sources. Some gastropods have retained the ancestral pattern of grazing on algae, while others have become suspension feeders, sediment feeders, or predators. Remarkably, however, this diversity has occurred despite the fact that most gastropods begin life as a free-swimming, planktonic larva that must feed on microalgae. Dr. Louise Page, Department of Biology, UVic will explore three questions: 1) How is the larval feeding system of gastropods transformed into the radically different feeding systems of juvenile & adult gastropods, 2) How is this transformation accomplished so quickly, even in predatory gastropods with highly complex feeding systems, and 3) Has the developmental system contributed to the rapid evolutionary diversification of predatory gastropod feeding systems?
We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, University of Victoria. Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.50.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
January 28, 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
January 29, 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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