November 29 – Victoria Natural History Society

2019 November 29

After a cold night in Metchosin, Jochen Möhr found only a rather dead Erannis vancouverensis this morning – which gave a good opportunity to see the underside.

Erannis vancouverensis (Lep.: Geometridae) Jochen Möhr

December 2019

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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

December 1, 2019 @ 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

December 3, 2019 @ 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

December 4, 2019 @ 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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Langford Lake Christmas Bird Count Tune-up
Langford Lake Christmas Bird Count Tune-up

December 7, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Langford Lanes, 1097 Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC V9B 0A5, Canada

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Meet at Langford Lanes parking lot on Langford Parkway at 8:30 a.m. for a chance to tune up your winter bird-spotting identification skills. This trip will cover the area around Langford Lake. Bring your walking shoes, field guide and note-pad. This is a regular Saturday Birding Group outing but it is also a great opportunity for novice or near-novice Christmas Bird Counters to get in some practice.
Ann Nightingale will be your leader. Contact Ann at (250) 514-6450 or motmot at shaw.ca if you need more information.

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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

December 8, 2019 @ 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

December 10, 2019 @ 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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British Columbia’s Coastal Wilderness
British Columbia’s Coastal Wilderness

December 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada

NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT

British Columbia’s Coastal Wilderness in Photographs and Stories
For over a decade, VNHS member Mikhail Belikov has been exploring coastal British Columbia. More often than not he travels solo, disappearing into the wilds for up to two months and experiencing their wonders without interference from the usually impatient companions. In this talk, Mikhail will share photographs and stories from an upcoming book about of his adventures in British Columbia’s coastal wilderness.
For more information about Mikhail Belikov and his book, please visit www.focusonwild.com We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159, Fraser Building, UVic. Everyone is welcome. Parking for the evening is now $3.50.

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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

December 11, 2019 @ 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-CBC4KIDS
Saturday Birding-CBC4KIDS

December 14, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3S3, Canada

CBC4KIDS

We will again be partnering with Rocky Point Bird Observatory for a special Christmas Bird Count for Kids in conjunction with our regular count day. This family-focused event is meant to encourage young birders to become engaged with citizen science, and we are delighted to include their observations in our official CBC results. The event will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Beckwith Park in Saanich.

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Christmas Bird Count - Victoria
Christmas Bird Count - Victoria

December 14, 2019

Saturday, December 14
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—VICTORIA
See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details.

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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

December 15, 2019 @ 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- Gulf Islands
Christmas Bird Count- Gulf Islands

December 15, 2019

Sunday, Dec 15, 2019
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—SOUTH SALT SPRING ISLAND/SIDNEY; NORTH SALT SPRING ISLAND/GALIANO; PENDER ISLAND
See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details.

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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

December 17, 2019 @ 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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Members Night: Botany Night
Members Night: Botany Night

December 17, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Swan Lake - The Nature House, Saanich, BC V8X 2B1, Canada

BOTANY NIGHT

Members Night: Botany Night Year-end Party
Join us for informal gathering to share pictures, stories, and snacks. Bring along photos you’d like to show off or photos you’d like identified. Treats are appreciated but not required. If you have something to present, please contact james.miskelly@gmail.com (250-544-0455).

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

December 18, 2019 @ 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

December 21, 2019 @ 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

December 22, 2019 @ 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

December 24, 2019 @ 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

December 25, 2019 @ 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 - Sooke.
Christmas Bird Count - Sooke.

December 28, 2019
Sooke, BC V9Z, Canada

Saturday, Dec 28, 2019
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—SOOKE
See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details.

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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks

December 29, 2019 @ 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

Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding

December 31, 2019 @ 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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	December 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 1, 2019 @ 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 •	2	3 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding December 3, 2019 @ 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. See more details •	4 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 4, 2019 @ 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 •	5	6	7 Langford Lake Christmas Bird Count Tune-up Langford Lake Christmas Bird Count Tune-up December 7, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am Langford Lanes, 1097 Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC V9B 0A5, Canada FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2) Meet at Langford Lanes parking lot on Langford Parkway at 8:30 a.m. for a chance to tune up your winter bird-spotting identification skills. This trip will cover the area around Langford Lake. Bring your walking shoes, field guide and note-pad. This is a regular Saturday Birding Group outing but it is also a great opportunity for novice or near-novice Christmas Bird Counters to get in some practice. Ann Nightingale will be your leader. Contact Ann at (250) 514-6450 or motmot at shaw.ca if you need more information. See more details •
8 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 8, 2019 @ 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 •	9	10 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding December 10, 2019 @ 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. See more details British Columbia’s Coastal Wilderness British Columbia’s Coastal Wilderness December 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT British Columbia’s Coastal Wilderness in Photographs and Stories For over a decade, VNHS member Mikhail Belikov has been exploring coastal British Columbia. More often than not he travels solo, disappearing into the wilds for up to two months and experiencing their wonders without interference from the usually impatient companions. In this talk, Mikhail will share photographs and stories from an upcoming book about of his adventures in British Columbia’s coastal wilderness. For more information about Mikhail Belikov and his book, please visit www.focusonwild.com We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159, Fraser Building, UVic. Everyone is welcome. Parking for the evening is now $3.50. See more details • •	11 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 11, 2019 @ 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 •	12	13	14 Saturday Birding-CBC4KIDS Saturday Birding-CBC4KIDS December 14, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3S3, Canada CBC4KIDS We will again be partnering with Rocky Point Bird Observatory for a special Christmas Bird Count for Kids in conjunction with our regular count day. This family-focused event is meant to encourage young birders to become engaged with citizen science, and we are delighted to include their observations in our official CBC results. The event will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Beckwith Park in Saanich. See more details Christmas Bird Count - Victoria Christmas Bird Count - Victoria December 14, 2019 Saturday, December 14 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—VICTORIA See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details. See more details • •
15 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 15, 2019 @ 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 Christmas Bird Count- Gulf Islands Christmas Bird Count- Gulf Islands December 15, 2019 Sunday, Dec 15, 2019 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—SOUTH SALT SPRING ISLAND/SIDNEY; NORTH SALT SPRING ISLAND/GALIANO; PENDER ISLAND See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details. See more details • •	16	17 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding December 17, 2019 @ 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. See more details Members Night: Botany Night Members Night: Botany Night December 17, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Swan Lake - The Nature House, Saanich, BC V8X 2B1, Canada BOTANY NIGHT Members Night: Botany Night Year-end Party Join us for informal gathering to share pictures, stories, and snacks. Bring along photos you’d like to show off or photos you’d like identified. Treats are appreciated but not required. If you have something to present, please contact james.miskelly@gmail.com (250-544-0455). Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. See more details • •	18 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 18, 2019 @ 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 •	19	20	21 Saturday Birding Saturday Birding December 21, 2019 @ 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. See more details •
22 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 22, 2019 @ 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 •	23	24 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding December 24, 2019 @ 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. See more details •	25 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 25, 2019 @ 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 •	26	27	28 Christmas Bird Count - Sooke. Christmas Bird Count - Sooke. December 28, 2019 Sooke, BC V9Z, Canada Saturday, Dec 28, 2019 CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT—SOOKE See Victoria Naturalist page nine for details. See more details •
29 Swan Lake Bird Walks Swan Lake Bird Walks December 29, 2019 @ 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 •	30	31 Tuesday Birding Tuesday Birding December 31, 2019 @ 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. See more details •