Captains Logs

THE NATURAL WORLD OF SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND THROUGH THE LENS OF CAPTAIN YVES- PART 12 A bird with poise and elegance these beautiful creatures flit up and down rivers, ponds … Continued

THE NATURAL WORLD OF SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND THROUGH THE LENS OF CAPTAIN YVES- PART 11 The male Common Goldeneye as pictured above is a vibrant emerald gem in winter months … Continued

THE NATURAL WORLD OF SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND THROUGH THE LENS OF CAPTAIN YVES – PART 10 The golden -crowned sparrow is one of the least known of our songbirds. It … Continued

THE NATURAL WORLD OF SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND THROUGH THE LENS OF CAPTAIN YVES- PART 9 This species of goose has a smaller bill than the Canadian goose, a darker neck … Continued

THE NATURAL WORLD OF SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND THROUGH THE LENS OF CAPTAIN YVES- PART 8 Perhaps less of a hood more of a mohawk? This species of duck is sexually … Continued

THE NATURAL WORLD OF SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND THROUGH THE LENS OF CAPTAIN YVES- PART 7 Ever wondered why they’re called “Bald” when they are covered in feathers? Well Bald is … Continued

The Natural World of Southern Vancouver Island through the lens of Captain Yves- part 6 They are members of the auk family. They are wide spread on the west coast … Continued

The Natural World of Southern Vancouver Island through the lens of Captain Yves- part 5 Not to be confused with the Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs(GYLs) are larger and longer-billed . … Continued

Natural World of Southern Vancouver Island through the lens of Captain Yves- part 4 These ducks are some of the most stunning and eye catching that you will see on … Continued

Natural World of Southern Vancouver Island through the lens of Captain Yves- Part 3 The Northwestern Crow is VERY similar to the American Crow and it is very difficult to differentiate … Continued