Tag: pacific coastal rainforest
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The Northern Hawk Owl
There is great satisfaction writing about outdoor adventures. It allows me to revisit the feelings of special moments deepening my appreciation for natural wonders. We were fortunate to happen upon this magnificent owl in a place where our thoughts are easily held captive by elusive boreal inhabitants. As I write I again experience renewed amazement…
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An Omineca Story
A moose encounter in a nearby wood grove drew me back to a trail barely visible; subtle hoof impressions meandered aimlessly through a forest floor lit by shards of morning sunshine. Walking forward bush pressed against my wool jacket, leaving traces of white frost. I was hoping to capture the spirit of an Omineca moose…
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Patience in a Blind
As September arrives in Northern British Columbia, sitting in a blind in a woodland area has brought many joys and sense of pause to my family. Moss and lichen covers the ground, old logs weathered and bleached blend into the earth, and new growth of poplar and pine appear alongside, a sign of Mother Nature’s…
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Rainforest Moss
Pacific Northwest moss is an ancient lower plant form dating back 450 million years, yet had survived higher plant orders, and thrived through a range of drastic climate changes and ice ages.
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The Black Bellied Plover
As winter’s steel-blue sky loosens and sunlight begins to warm, avian life emerges along the shores of Vancouver Island’s Hardy Bay. In a gentle and magical transformation coastal ecosystems are awakening in a riot of shorebird activity. As Salmon and Thimble berries blossom and spawning herring flood shoals and bays, large flocks of opportunistic seals,…
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Whispers in the Forest
On any given day, the winding nature trails and secret hideaways of the Pacific Northwest unfold like living storybooks. Stepping on the forest floor of brown peat covered with soft moss and fir needles, every footfall brings both a sense of peace and anticipation. Christine, Rosie and I crave our outdoor experiences.
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A Wilderness Sanctuary
It is amazing how much tranquility can be discovered along secluded, untouched waterways, where the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking and the palette of the natural world captures the soul. The all-encompassing beauty of Mother Nature instills a deep sense of well-being, nurturing an appreciation for life’s elegant simplicity. For those seeking respite from…
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The Belted Kingfisher
As we walked a particularly shaded bend, a sudden, metallic rattle fractured the quiet, drawing our attention upward. There, poised atop a slender alder branch jutting over the water, sat a Belted Kingfisher, her silhouette sharply defined against a whitish backdrop of mist-filtered light.
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Pacific Northwest’s Barred Owl
The Barred Owl is a wonderful presence in North America’s forests, its distinctive echoing call and striking plumage marking it as both a biological force and a subject of human wonder. They are most vocal during the breeding season, which typically occurs from late winter through early spring.
