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Spring in the Cowichan Valley

Kevin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:58:45 +0000

As spring approaches and the days get longer we generally have rain and very little snow. This year has been pretty much snow free, unlike last year where we seemed to have an endless supply of the white stuff. We have had lots of rain in the past few months however with bad flooding in November and lots of rain and wind this past week. It does make for nice photographs!

Cowichan Valley Rainbow, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Alpacas and Swans

Kevin — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:59:14 +0000

This week wasn’t all about Cowichan Valley water buffalo as I spent a considerable amount of time photographing birds and some of the local farm animals. The winter brings Trumpeter Swans by the hundreds to the valley. While driving around you see these beautiful birds in the fields and lakes of the area.

Alpacas are a popular farm animal in the area. This young fellow lives at a very picturesque farm on Koksilah Road south of Duncan.

Water Buffalo and other animals

Kevin — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:46:36 +0000

I made my weekly pilgrimage to the Cowichan Valley this weekend to photograph some water buffalo and Cowichan sweaters. More on the Cowichan sweaters later.

These water buffalo live at Fairburn Farm, lovingly cared for by Darrel and Anthea Archer. Canada’s first herd of water buffalo, these animals (and the Archers) are responsible for production of milk, cheeses and yoghurt. It’s all very cool and the buffalo are like giant affectionate cats. Other animals were photographed as well, take a look.

And a few small guys.