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Birding Saxe Point
Birding Saxe Point
February 1, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saxe Point Park, Victoria, BC V9A 6G5, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Birding Saxe Point and Macaulay Point Parks
You are welcome to join the VNHS Saturday Birding Group who will be going to Saxe Point Park & Macaulay Point Park. Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot at the end of the road in Saxe Point Park. To reach the park, turn south off Esquimalt Rd on to Fraser St which ends in the park. We can enjoy the ocean birds as well as some that are tucked away close to shore in protected waters. There are also some good bush birds and often we see the resident Cooper’s Hawk. Macaulay Point is more open and surprises there have included a Spotted Sandpiper and a Meadowlark even at this time of year. One challenge is to find the California Quail who hide in the thickets.
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
February 2, 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
February 4, 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
February 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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Saturday Birding - Patricia Bay & Coles Bay Park
Saturday Birding - Patricia Bay & Coles Bay Park
February 8, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Patricia Bay Park, Unnamed Road, North Saanich, BC V8L 5V6, Canada
The VNHS Saturday BirdingGroup on Sat Feb 8 will be going to PatriciaBay & Coles Bay Park. Meet at 8:00 am inthe small parking lot on West Saanich Rd (between Willingdon Rd and Mills Rd)on the ocean side near the west end of the airport runway. There should beWhite-winged Scoters as well as Surf Scoters, Loons, Common Goldeneye, Grebesand Scaup to see. Then, to get to nearby Coles Bay Park, go south on WestSaanich Rd and turn right on Ardmore Dr, then left on Inverness. Park sign ison the right. We’ll take a short walk down to the water with a quick loopthrough the productive woods. More ducks including Barrow's Goldeneye on thewater if we are lucky. 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
February 9, 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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Valentine Couples Birdathon
Valentine Couples Birdathon
February 9, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
22nd Annual Valentine Couples Birdathon
This event delivers the gift of a morning of birding with your very own valentine. Join other valentine couples out to find as many species as they can crowd into the six-hour window, 6 a.m. to noon. Some duets do their counting on foot, others ride, many do it by car. No one ever complains about lack of fun. As usual we meet afterwards at the Swan Lake Nature Centre to celebrate what we've collectively found, commiserate about what we missed. The per-couple fee is still what it has been for uncounted years: ten dollars, the entire proceeds of which go to supporting VNHS conservation efforts. Also as usual, the couple with the biggest tally get to have their names inscribed on the Anderson Trophy. There will be other prizes too.
To register or for answers to questions, contact Alan MacLeod bigadore@gmail.com
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High Broadmead Tree Walk - NOTE TIME CHANGE
High Broadmead Tree Walk - NOTE TIME CHANGE
February 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Boulderwood Drive, Boulderwood Dr, Victoria, BC V8Y, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Urban Forest - High Broadmead Tree Walk - NOTE TIME CHANGE
The area between High Broadmead and Royal Oak Burial Park is a nicely forested area that is mostly in Boulderwood Park. We will walk along an area behind the upper streets of Broadmead and often will be out of site of the houses. There will be wooded areas plus rocky cliffs and great lookouts facing different directions. Trees include Big-leafed Maple, Red Alder, Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. In the higher open areas, we will encounter Arbutus and Garry Oak. At this time of year, we won’t see much in the way of the wildflowers that are tucked away under the trees and bushes, but we may come across a few mushrooms. There are plenty of Deer and Raccoons as well as other wildlife who relish the undisturbed area.
Meet at 2:00 p.m. on Boulderwood Dr next to the tennis court near the Perez Park and Walking signs. Contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
February 11, 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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All About Bats
All About Bats
February 11, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT
All About Bats
VNHS is thrilled to invite you to join Paige Erickson-McGee, Stewardship Programs Coordinator at Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT), to learn about bat ecology and conservation. Many of B.C.’s bat species are endangered and face threats to their survival. Paige will highlight the latest work being done to support bat populations on Vancouver Island and across the country, as well as the work of HAT to engage people in citizen science and other programming to support bats. HAT is a regional land trust that conserves nature on south Vancouver Island. Through stewardship, conservation covenants, restoration, and education, they work to create a future where the full array of natural habitats on south Vancouver Island and southern Gulf Islands is healthy and conserved.
See their website for more information http://hat.bc.ca/ We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, University of Victoria. is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.50.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
February 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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Saturday Birding - Blenkinsop Lake
Saturday Birding - Blenkinsop Lake
February 15, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Blenkinsop Lake, Saanich, BC V8X, Canada
Join the group as they take a walk along Lochside Trail in the Blenkinsop Lake area on Sat Feb 15. Enjoy the birds on the water and in the woods as you walk along. Your leader will be Ben van Drimmelen this week. We will probably only continue until we reach Lohbrunner Road and then we’ll turn around to take us back to where we started. Start at 8:00 a.m. opposite Don Mann Trucking on Lochside Drive (off Cedar Hill Cross Road). For more details, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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Boundary Bay and Raptors
Boundary Bay and Raptors
February 15, 2020 @ 5:45 am - 6:15 pm
Elk Lake Dr & Beaver Lake Rd, Saanich, BC V8Y 2T6, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
Boundary Bay and Raptors
Join us for a trip to Boundary Bay in Vancouver. We can expect to see large flocks of wintering waterfowl and shorebirds as well as visit some of the best wintering habitat for raptors in western Canada. There should be time for a trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary as well. Bring a lunch and drinks as we will not be stopping for refreshments. Dress warmly as it can be windy near the water.
Participants will carpool from in front of the Elk-Beaver Lake Regional Park Sign on Elk Lake Drive at 5:45 a.m. for the 7:00 a.m. ferry sailing. We plan to return on the 5:00 p.m. sailing. You must pre-register by contacting Agnes. First 8 people to sign up have the option of coming in her van. Others to carpool by pre-arrangement as number of cars are limited. Cost to come in the van or carpool with others will be about $70 for the day from Victoria. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 to confirm attendance or for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
February 16, 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
February 18, 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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Rare Plants
Rare Plants
February 18, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Swan Lake - The Nature House, Saanich, BC V8X 2B1, Canada
BOTANY NIGHT
The curious case of rare plants on southern Vancouver Island
Almost half the rare plants of southern Vancouver Island are mysteriously absent from the neighbouring San Juan Islands, the Gulf Islands or both. Even among those contiguous on these Islands most show a wide gap from the next nearest sites where they occur further to south. By examining their dispersal capacity, habitat and distribution Ryan Batten will look at the significance of that gap and some probable scenarios for their presence in our area.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
February 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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Saturday Birding
Saturday Birding
February 22, 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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Bee Day: Our Future Flies on the Wings of Pollinators
Bee Day: Our Future Flies on the Wings of Pollinators
February 22, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2, Canada
Join us for a day of learning about bees and other pollinators.
This event includes a series of talks by leading pollinator and conservation scientists, designed as a kick off for the Youth Pollinator Leadership Team Program. The Youth Pollinator Leadership Team is a group of young adults that will be leading a pollinator monitoring and outreach program in the City of Victoria. While the day is part of the training process for the leadership team, we are pleased to open this up to the public so that more people can learn about our wonderful and diverse pollinators. Co-sponsored by Victoria Natural History Society.
Click here for details:
Bee Day at the Royal BC Museum
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
February 23, 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 Lichens
Common Lichens
February 23, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Field Trip (Level 2)
Common Lichens of Southern Vancouver Island
Hans Roemer and Ryan Batten will lead us on a walk concentrating on Lichens at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in such a walk, pre-register as the number of participants will be limited to minimize habitat damage and allow optimal exchange of information. Place will be determined closer to the date. 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 after Feb. 1 to register.
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Underwater Noise
Underwater Noise
February 24, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
MARINE NIGHT
Listening to the North: Studying How Underwater Noise Impacts Arctic Marine Mammals in a Changing Climate
Dr. William Halliday is an Associate Conservation Scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada. In the Canadian Arctic, marine life that evolved to live in a frozen landscape is now dealing with less ice, and also the increased human activity that comes with a less-frozen seascape. In this talk, Dr. Halliday will discuss how he studies whales and seals in the Canadian Arctic using underwater listening (i.e. acoustic monitoring), and how these animals are changing their behaviours in response to decreased sea ice and increased human activities.
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
February 25, 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
February 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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Birding Southern Ecuador
Birding Southern Ecuador
February 26, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
BIRDERS’ NIGHT
Birding Southern Ecuador and the Napo River
Mike McGrenere and Val George will share pictures and experiences from a recent birding trip to four of the Jocotoco reserves in southern Ecuador and the humid habitats of the Napo River, an upper tributary of the Amazon River.
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
Saturday Birding
February 29, 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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