All Entries Tagged With: "Nature"
The Cowichan River in Photos
The Cowichan River is one of the more interesting rivers in southern British Columbia, both from a historical standpoint as well as a recreational view. With its source in the mountains above Cowichan Lake, the river wanders through steep canyons and open valleys, finally arriving in Cowichan Bay after a 47km run. The mood of the [...]
First Snow in the Cowichan
We received our first snow in the Cowichan Valley last night and while it isn’t as deep as last years’ once in a hundred years snowfall it still makes for pretty scenery. I’ll likely head out a little later with my camera and walk around the neighbourhood as I don’t like driving in the white [...]
Mushroom season in the Cowichan
Mushroom season in the Cowichan Valley hits its peak in November as far as photography is concerned. We will likely have mushrooms until late spring but the variety of beautiful fungi seems to peak in late fall. I have been fortunate enough to get out a few times, partly to pick edible mushrooms but also [...]
Goldstream River and Cowichan River Salmon Run
With fall fast approaching one of the highlights of this region are the salmon runs that occur in many of our rivers. In Goldstream Provincial Park and in many areas of the Cowichan River the salmon appear about mid-October and may be viewed for about ten weeks. These dates vary from year to year but I have [...]
Views from Mt. Prevost – Cowichan Valley
I try to do photography from the peak of Mt. Prevost in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island a few times a year. The view is spectacular with the town of Duncan and Cowichan Bay below and Salt Spring Island and the other Southern Gulf Islands in the distance. On clear days the mainland mountains in [...]
Pond Critters – Tree frogs and wasps
With the very hot weather we have had in the Cowichan Valley the past few weeks we aren’t the only ones taking a break from the heat by seeking out water. We have two small wine barrel ponds on our deck and they are teeming with life. While many folks will find some of the [...]
Wallace Island Marine Park – British Columbia
While Wallace Island Provincial Marine Park is not technically located in the Cowichan Region, most boaters that access the park will be doing so from the harbours located in the Cowichan area. With this in mind, I have brought this article over from my Kevin Oke Photography web site. A true gem in the British [...]
Wildflowers of the Cowichan Valley
I have spent the past few days photographing wildflowers on the Cowichan River and will likely head down to Cowichan Bay today. This seems to be a particularly good year for flowers, likely a result of the wet early spring and then the beautiful weather we have had the past three weeks. I’m not sure [...]
Alpacas and Swans
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 [...]
