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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
November 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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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
November 3, 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
November 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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Saturday Birding - Martindale
Saturday Birding - Martindale
November 7, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Island View Road & Lochside Drive, Island View Rd & Lochside Dr, Central Saanich, BC V8M, Canada
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group will be birding around the Martindale area on Sat Nov 7. Meet at 8:00 am 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 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. Gumboots are recommended as we will probably be going through wet fields. 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
November 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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Event
November 8, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
John Dean Provincial Park, North Saanich, BC V8L 5E1, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
Fungi Observations in John Dean Park
Mycologist Bryce Kendrick (www.mycolog.com) will lead us on an informative nature walk through the park. Mushrooms are only one of the types of organisms that he will show us. We will learn how molds and slime molds differ from the mushrooms. You might also ask him why fungi are more like animals than plants. As this is a park, there will be no collecting. However, a few selected specimens may be chosen by the leader for closer examination. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. Although we will not cover a large distance, the ground will be uneven and occasionally steep.
You must register for this event after Nov 1 and it will be limited to 10 people. Contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 to register or if you need more information.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
November 10, 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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Bumble Bees of BC
Bumble Bees of BC
November 10, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On Zoom
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT (on Zoom)
Bumble Bees of British Columbia: Big, Bumbly and Beleaguered
A short introduction to bumble bees, the bumble bees of British Columbia, and specifically some common bumblers of Vancouver Island. Some species are at risk and are listed under the federal Species at Risk Act. Syd Cannings will talk about the declines of these species and the probable causes of the declines, and what we can do to change things. Many of you may participate in bird monitoring programs, and naturalists can help monitor the status of bees as well.
To join us, please register by entering this link in your browser and following the instructions
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdeyoqT4oH9009D4qCDY-wR7rwhm5ImzQ
You should receive a return email with a link and a passcode to enter when you sign in to the talk. If not, check your Spam folder.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
November 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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Saturday Birding - Centennial Park & Maber Flats
Saturday Birding - Centennial Park & Maber Flats
November 14, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Centennial Park, 7526 Wallace Dr #7450, Saanichton, BC V8M 1V8, Canada
The VNHS Saturday Birding Group will be going to Centennial Park in Central Saanich on Sat Nov 14 starting at 8:00 am. We will start in Centennial Park but will go down towards Maber Flats as well. To get to the starting point, turn off Wallace Drive at the Hovey Rd entrance to Centennial Park. Meet at the main parking lot next to the Lawn Bowling Club. 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
November 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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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
November 17, 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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Botany Night
Botany Night
November 17, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On Zoom
Botany Night (Zoom instructions below description)
CONSTANTINE RAFINESQUE
(THE CONTROVERSIAL TITAN OF AMERICAN NATURAL HISTORY)
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque-Schmaltz was an eccentric naturalist who generated thousands of new names for plant species and genera. His over-enthusiasm for seeing novelty in nature, resulted in him being shunned by most of the scientific establishment. Daniel Mosquin's presentation interweaves some fundamentals of plant naming with stories about Rafinesque's accomplishments and relationships with other scientists.
For the link and instructions on how to join the talk click the link below.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtceqgqz8oH9a_5J4Jm_fy-OrG0S3OjGWn
You should receive a return email with a link and a passcode to enter when you sign in to the talk just before 7:30. If not, check your Spam folder.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
November 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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CANCELLED Snow Geese at Reifel
CANCELLED Snow Geese at Reifel
November 21, 2020 @ 5:45 am - 7:45 am
734-730 Beaver Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Snow Geese at Reifel Bird Sanctuary - Cancelled
CANCELLED due to COVID increasing in severity. Come and see the annual Snow Goose spectacle at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary. Every November thousands of Snow Geese stop over in this part of the Fraser River delta. There is normally time to visit Boundary Bay or another site as well. Past trips have produced up to 70 - 80 species of birds for the day. Bring a lunch and drinks as we will not be stopping for refreshments. Dress warmly as it can be windy near the water. We go rain or shine.
Participants will gather 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 after Nov 1. Sorry no extra carpooling due to COVID and no van this time. Please register as number of cars is limited. VNHS members get preference. You can arrange to take as many in your car as is COVID safe. Please list names of those in your car. Costs will be ferry fare plus $5.00 ($3.00 for seniors) per person entry fee to Reifel. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 if you need more information or to confirm attendance.
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CANCELLED Saturday Birding Group - Panama Flats
CANCELLED Saturday Birding Group - Panama Flats
November 21, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panama Flats, Roy Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 2T7, Canada
CANCELLED Due to increased COVID warnings, we will cancel the next two Saturdays at least. The VNHS Saturday Morning Birding Group will go to Panama Flats this Sat Nov 21. Meet at 8:00 am at the small parking lot near the playground. Turn off Interurban Road at Hyacinth and follow the road to the end. There should be water birds as well as birds all the way around to watch for. 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
November 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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CANCELLED Tuesday Birding
CANCELLED Tuesday Birding
November 24, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
CANCELLED TUESDAY BIRDING Due to increased COVID warnings, we will cancel this Tuesday. 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
November 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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Birder's Night: Celebrating Birds
Birder's Night: Celebrating Birds
November 25, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On Zoom
BIRDERS’ NIGHT
Celebrating Birds
This year marks ten years since Vancouver celebrated its first Bird Day. In the decade since Bird Day, the event grew to become Bird Week culminating into the largest gathering of bird enthusiasts in 2018 when the Vancouver International Bird Festival coincided with the International Ornithological Congress. Rob Butler will describe how the festival of birds grew to a region wide event and plans for a national celebration.
To join us, please register by entering this link in your browser and following the instructions
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-urrz4pG9TJpXJsj5_vJTMSdlGrzU-N
You should receive a return email with a link and a passcode to enter when you sign in to the talk. If not, check your Spam folder.
Bring your own coffee (or whatever your preferred beverage might be!) Everyone is welcome.
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CANCELLED Saturday Birding
CANCELLED Saturday Birding
November 28, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria, BC, Canada
CANCELLED Due to increased COVID warnings, we will not have an outing this Saturday. Not sure yet when the next outing will be held. 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
November 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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Deep Diving off Western Australia
Deep Diving off Western Australia
November 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On Line via Zoom
MARINE NIGHT
Deep Diving with RV Falkor off Western Australia
Dr. Lisa Kirkendale and colleagues from the Western Australian Museum led a deep-sea expedition to the Gascoyne Marine Park off the mid-coast of Western Australia in early 2020. They focused on the biodiversity of two marine canyons. The team completed 20 ROV dives and investigated a total of 16 stations over 5 weeks at sea aboard the RV Falkor supported by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, using the ROV SuBastian. Over 1000 samples were collected for the WA Museum. Highlights of these collections include the deepest fish records for WA (4470m), the first giant hydroids collected in Australia, significant communities of glass sponges in Cape Range Canyon and probably the longest animal (siphonophore) in the world. Along with new distribution and depth records of known species, this research also led to the discovery of an estimated 30 new species of marine animals.
Register in advance for this talk at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd--urT8oGN3-AY8NAcX0c6hlyRLK4iyU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a URL link and a passcode. Make a note of the latter which is required to join the meeting at the appointed time.
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