October 22 – Victoria Natural History Society

2017 October 22

Here is Gordon Hart’s report of the September VNHS Butterfly Count.

There were 19 reports from 21 locations by 11 observers for the last 2017 butterfly count from September 16-23. Those numbers were similar to 2016, but the number of butterflies counted was exactly double 2016: 246 this year vs 123 last year. Last year only two species were found. This year, there were seven species, including 28 Painted Ladies. Cabbage Whites were also more common with 205 counted this year, 83 more than last year. I plan to submit a summary of all the 2017 counts in the January issue of The Victoria Naturalist while we wait for the next butterfly season. Thanks again to all the participants!

Gordon Hart,

Butterfly count coordinator.

————————————————-Sep ’17 Sep ’16 Diff

————————————————–7 sp. 2 sp.

AniseSwallowtail 0

Western Brown Elfin 0

CabbageButterfly 205 122 83

CaliforniaTortoiseshell 0

CedarHairstreak 0

Ringlet (Coenonympha tullia) 2 2

European (Essex) Skipper 0

GreenComma 1 0

Grey Hairstreak 1 -1

Lorquin’s Admiral 0

Milbert’s Tortoiseshell 0

Moss Elfin 0

Mourning Cloak 0

Painted Lady 28 28

Pale Swallowtail 0

Pine White 0

Propertius Duskywing 0

Purplish Copper 1 1

Red Admiral 1 1

Sara OrangeTip 0

Satyr Comma 0

Silvery Blue 0

SpringAzure 0

Two-Banded Grizzled (Checkered) Skipper 0

West Coast Lady 0

Western Pine Elfin 0

Western Sulphur 0

Orange Sulphur 4 4

Western Tiger Swallowtail 0

Woodland Skipper 5 5

totals 246 123 123

Number of observers 11 12

Number of reports 19 22

Number of locations covered 21 20

Gordon also reports seeing a Painted Lady and six Cabbage Whites at Ocean Grove, near Esquimalt Lagoon on October 15.

April 2024

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Waterfront Birding from Ogden Point to Harling Point
Waterfront Birding from Ogden Point to Harling Point

April 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:15 am

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1)

Meet at 8:00 a.m.—This is a good time to check out the waterfront for birds. Many of the birds on the water will be leaving soon for their breeding grounds, and we can expect to find some shorebirds on their northbound migration. After we finish on the breakwater, we'll make a few stops as we work our way east along Dallas Road, and finally end up at Harling Point.

DIRECTIONS: Wewill assemble at the base of the Ogden Point Breakwater on Dallas Road.

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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

April 2, 2024 @ 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 Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

April 3, 2024 @ 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 Cattle Point & Uplands Park
Birding Cattle Point & Uplands Park

April 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria Region

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1.5)

Meet: 8:00 a.m. at the Cattle Point parking lot on Beach Drive.

This week, the Saturday birding group will visit Cattle Point (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L348477) and Uplands Park (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L252514). Over the years, an impressive number of rarities have been found at both sites. Due to its location on the waterfront, Cattle Point is where many northbound spring migrants land, and is always a good place to see gulls, shorebirds, and seabirds. Uplands Park offers Garry oak meadow and riparian habitat, and is home to many resident and migratory songbirds, as well as woodpeckers and raptors.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/92Mb8DUW3XJD1yBR6

Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome. Non-members can participate up to three times, after which they are expected to join the Society.

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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

April 9, 2024 @ 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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NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

April 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
On Zoom and in person at Berwick Royal Oak 4680 Elk Lake Drive

Supporting Grizzly Bear Recovery, Connectivity and Human-Bear Coexistence through Bear Smart Initiatives and Safe Wildlife Corridors

The Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative has been working with First Nations, local and provincial government staff, research scientists, agricultural and recreation sectors and home gardeners since 2012 to reverse the decline of Grizzly Bears in SW BC. This presentation examines one of the areas critical tothe recovery of this region’s Grizzly Bears, Pemberton Meadows. Pemberton Meadows is an agriculturally based community with restrictions on land use due to its location within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Commercial agriculture production dominates land use, including bovine livestock, potatoes, carrots,grains, and hay. The meadows also provide critical habitat for two Threatened but recovering/growing Grizzly Bear Populations: The South Chilcotin with 23 Grizzly Bears per 1,000 km2, and the Squamish-Lillooet with 18-30 Grizzly Bears per1,000 km2. These bears are needed to gradually and naturally augment the adjacent small and struggling populations highlighting the importance of using multi-scaled approaches for long-term coexistence. Dr. Lana Ciarniello is one of the Principal Investigator behind the development and application of these approaches in the meadows. Come and learn more about the Grizzly Bears of Pemberton Meadows and about what's being done to ensure their long-term existence.

Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents.

Also, note that masks are required to be worn inside Berwick Royal Oak at this time.

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Early Spring Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks
Early Spring Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks

April 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Victoria Region

FIELD TRIP (GORE PARK LEVEL 2, OAK HAVEN LEVEL 3)

Meet at 9:00 a.m.—These two delightful Saanich Peninsula parks offer exquisite spring flowers and plenty of birds. To allow more people to participate, we'll start with the more level terrain of Gore Park.Oak Haven Park has a climb to the summit, but it is not terribly strenuous or long.

DIRECTIONS: We will start at the entrance to Gore Park. Proceed along Benvenuto Drive towards Buchart Gardens but turn right on Amwell Drive to Greig Avenue. Turn right to the park entrance (on your right).

Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mDp7aQBnkotuz6mZ7

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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

April 16, 2024 @ 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: Houseplant Craze
Botany Night: Houseplant Craze

April 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
On Zoom or in-person at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr.

Houseplant Craze to Research
Martin Liu shares his botanical journey thus far and how it led him to where he is today. An obsessive hobby of collecting houseplants that became a thirst for knowledge, a way to share his love of plants, and an opportunity to research a BC endangered plant.

Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents.

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Enjoy All That Jocelyn Hill Has To Offer
Enjoy All That Jocelyn Hill Has To Offer

April 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria Region

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 4)

Meet at 8:00 a.m.—This steep and challenging trip is for both wildflowers(especially Gold Stars), birds, and the fantastic panoramic views from the ridge. Potential birds include Golden Eagles and Sooty Grouse. Bring drinks and a lunch.

DIRECTIONS: Follow the Trans-Canada Highway, take the Millstream Road exit and keep left on Millstream Road past Millstream Lake Road, then past Lone Tree Hill Park, watching for Emma Dixon Road on the left.The trailhead is on Millstream Road just past Emma Dixon. Park on the right-hand side of the road.

Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t7LSmTE2g7jMWSK26

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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

April 23, 2024 @ 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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Birders' Night: Herring and Birds in Hesquiat
Birders' Night: Herring and Birds in Hesquiat

April 24, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
in-person at Berwick Royal Oak 4680 Elk Lake Dr. and by Zoom

Birders’ Night – Change to scheduled presentation

Weird and Wonderful Bird Nests

Join Birders’ Night host Ann Nightingale for a fun visit to what the birds near and far are up to this spring. From weird locations to unexpected materials, birds construct some of the most amazing nests you can imagine.

Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents.

Also, note that masks are now optional inside Berwick Royal Oak.

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Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon
Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon

April 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC, Canada

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1)

Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon

Shorebird migration has begun and we will be going to Esquimalt Lagoon to see what we can find.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. near the bridge. Esquimalt Lagoon is on Ocean Blvd, off the Old Island Highway.

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VNHS Board retreat
VNHS Board retreat

April 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Marine Night: A Close Up Look at Macrolife in the Cold Waters of BC
Marine Night: A Close Up Look at Macrolife in the Cold Waters of BC

April 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
On Zoom and at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr.

Marine Night

Olivia Devenish is an avid scuba diver, free diver and unapologetic ocean nerd. Graduating from Art school as a 3D animator and filmmaker, she has spent the last 15 years as a freelance artist. Working on projects for Museums, Science Centers, and short films, most of her work has centered around the environment and our natural world. Recently, Olivia set her sights on a lifelong dream to plunge into the emerald green waters of Canada's West Coast to film, explore and document all of the amazing creatures,environments and adventures along the way. Take a journey under the waves to explore the weird, wonderful, and important macro life that calls British Columbian waters home. From sea slugs and spiders to Octopus and Wolf Eels there is an abundance of incredible life that deserves our respect, attention and conservation. You can see her work on Instagram @olivias_reef

Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents.

Also, note that masks are now optional inside Berwick Royal Oak.

Zoom participants, please registerin advance for this meeting:

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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

April 30, 2024 @ 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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	April 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 Waterfront Birding from Ogden Point to Harling Point Waterfront Birding from Ogden Point to Harling Point April 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:15 am FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1) Meet at 8:00 a.m.—This is a good time to check out the waterfront for birds. Many of the birds on the water will be leaving soon for their breeding grounds, and we can expect to find some shorebirds on their northbound migration. After we finish on the breakwater, we'll make a few stops as we work our way east along Dallas Road, and finally end up at Harling Point. DIRECTIONS: Wewill assemble at the base of the Ogden Point Breakwater on Dallas Road. See more details •	2 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding April 2, 2024 @ 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. See more details •	3 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks April 3, 2024 @ 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. See more details •	4	5	6 Birding Cattle Point & Uplands Park Birding Cattle Point & Uplands Park April 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Victoria Region FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1.5) Meet: 8:00 a.m. at the Cattle Point parking lot on Beach Drive. This week, the Saturday birding group will visit Cattle Point (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L348477) and Uplands Park (https://ebird.org/hotspot/L252514). Over the years, an impressive number of rarities have been found at both sites. Due to its location on the waterfront, Cattle Point is where many northbound spring migrants land, and is always a good place to see gulls, shorebirds, and seabirds. Uplands Park offers Garry oak meadow and riparian habitat, and is home to many resident and migratory songbirds, as well as woodpeckers and raptors. Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/92Mb8DUW3XJD1yBR6 Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome. Non-members can participate up to three times, after which they are expected to join the Society. See more details •
7	8	9 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding April 9, 2024 @ 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. See more details NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 9, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm On Zoom and in person at Berwick Royal Oak 4680 Elk Lake Drive Supporting Grizzly Bear Recovery, Connectivity and Human-Bear Coexistence through Bear Smart Initiatives and Safe Wildlife Corridors The Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative has been working with First Nations, local and provincial government staff, research scientists, agricultural and recreation sectors and home gardeners since 2012 to reverse the decline of Grizzly Bears in SW BC. This presentation examines one of the areas critical tothe recovery of this region’s Grizzly Bears, Pemberton Meadows. Pemberton Meadows is an agriculturally based community with restrictions on land use due to its location within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Commercial agriculture production dominates land use, including bovine livestock, potatoes, carrots,grains, and hay. The meadows also provide critical habitat for two Threatened but recovering/growing Grizzly Bear Populations: The South Chilcotin with 23 Grizzly Bears per 1,000 km2, and the Squamish-Lillooet with 18-30 Grizzly Bears per1,000 km2. These bears are needed to gradually and naturally augment the adjacent small and struggling populations highlighting the importance of using multi-scaled approaches for long-term coexistence. Dr. Lana Ciarniello is one of the Principal Investigator behind the development and application of these approaches in the meadows. Come and learn more about the Grizzly Bears of Pemberton Meadows and about what's being done to ensure their long-term existence. Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents. Also, note that masks are required to be worn inside Berwick Royal Oak at this time. Zoom participants, please registerin advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuduisrzouHt3dnml48Kz2QSK9-4qBivUL Afterregistering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information aboutjoining the meeting. See more details • •	10	11	12	13 Early Spring Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks Early Spring Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks April 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Victoria Region FIELD TRIP (GORE PARK LEVEL 2, OAK HAVEN LEVEL 3) Meet at 9:00 a.m.—These two delightful Saanich Peninsula parks offer exquisite spring flowers and plenty of birds. To allow more people to participate, we'll start with the more level terrain of Gore Park.Oak Haven Park has a climb to the summit, but it is not terribly strenuous or long. DIRECTIONS: We will start at the entrance to Gore Park. Proceed along Benvenuto Drive towards Buchart Gardens but turn right on Amwell Drive to Greig Avenue. Turn right to the park entrance (on your right). Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mDp7aQBnkotuz6mZ7 See more details •
14	15	16 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding April 16, 2024 @ 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. See more details Botany Night: Houseplant Craze Botany Night: Houseplant Craze April 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm On Zoom or in-person at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr. Houseplant Craze to Research Martin Liu shares his botanical journey thus far and how it led him to where he is today. An obsessive hobby of collecting houseplants that became a thirst for knowledge, a way to share his love of plants, and an opportunity to research a BC endangered plant. Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents. Zoom participants, please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-ihrDkrHtKK5-VbmWYdItSP_1oH9c7M After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See more details • •	17	18	19	20 Enjoy All That Jocelyn Hill Has To Offer Enjoy All That Jocelyn Hill Has To Offer April 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Victoria Region FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 4) Meet at 8:00 a.m.—This steep and challenging trip is for both wildflowers(especially Gold Stars), birds, and the fantastic panoramic views from the ridge. Potential birds include Golden Eagles and Sooty Grouse. Bring drinks and a lunch. DIRECTIONS: Follow the Trans-Canada Highway, take the Millstream Road exit and keep left on Millstream Road past Millstream Lake Road, then past Lone Tree Hill Park, watching for Emma Dixon Road on the left.The trailhead is on Millstream Road just past Emma Dixon. Park on the right-hand side of the road. Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t7LSmTE2g7jMWSK26 See more details •
21	22	23 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding April 23, 2024 @ 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. See more details •	24 Birders' Night: Herring and Birds in Hesquiat Birders' Night: Herring and Birds in Hesquiat April 24, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in-person at Berwick Royal Oak 4680 Elk Lake Dr. and by Zoom Birders’ Night – Change to scheduled presentation Weird and Wonderful Bird Nests Join Birders’ Night host Ann Nightingale for a fun visit to what the birds near and far are up to this spring. From weird locations to unexpected materials, birds construct some of the most amazing nests you can imagine. Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents. Also, note that masks are now optional inside Berwick Royal Oak. Zoom participants, please registerin advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odeCuqDwqGt1FTg_b1Mfw77kT7IgGIZ26 Afterregistering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information aboutjoining the meeting. See more details •	25	26	27 Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon April 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC, Canada FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 1) Birding at Esquimalt Lagoon Shorebird migration has begun and we will be going to Esquimalt Lagoon to see what we can find. Meet at 8:30 a.m. near the bridge. Esquimalt Lagoon is on Ocean Blvd, off the Old Island Highway. See more details VNHS Board retreat VNHS Board retreat April 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • •
28	29 Marine Night: A Close Up Look at Macrolife in the Cold Waters of BC Marine Night: A Close Up Look at Macrolife in the Cold Waters of BC April 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm On Zoom and at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Dr. Marine Night Olivia Devenish is an avid scuba diver, free diver and unapologetic ocean nerd. Graduating from Art school as a 3D animator and filmmaker, she has spent the last 15 years as a freelance artist. Working on projects for Museums, Science Centers, and short films, most of her work has centered around the environment and our natural world. Recently, Olivia set her sights on a lifelong dream to plunge into the emerald green waters of Canada's West Coast to film, explore and document all of the amazing creatures,environments and adventures along the way. Take a journey under the waves to explore the weird, wonderful, and important macro life that calls British Columbian waters home. From sea slugs and spiders to Octopus and Wolf Eels there is an abundance of incredible life that deserves our respect, attention and conservation. You can see her work on Instagram @olivias_reef Please note: Parking is available at Our Lady of Fatima Church a short walk from Berwick Royal Oak. Attendees may find parking on Marsett Place. Parking is NOT permitted in Berwick Royal Oak's visitor parking as the spaces are reserved for guests of their residents. Also, note that masks are now optional inside Berwick Royal Oak. Zoom participants, please registerin advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc-2qqDIvEtwitKEEDLQEcT-4CFv7KUl5 Afterregistering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information aboutjoining the meeting. See more details •	30 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding April 30, 2024 @ 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. See more details •