Same animals, Different country
July 25, 2019Same animals, different country Killer whales (orca) are one of most largely distributed mammals in the world and, just like humans, depending on where they are found they have cultural variations in behavior, diet and vocalizations. When working in New Zealand I was lucky enough to see Killer Whales twice …
Lighthouse Keeper
July 21, 2019A Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper. I have spent most of the last two years at the Race Rocks Lighthouse and Ecological Reserve. I take a few months off in the summer but between September and May that is where you will find me. Living alone on …
Deuce Day Event
July 17, 2019An international attraction is coming to Victoria for four days. From July 18 to 21 the city will be taken over by an array of classic cars, hot rods and deuces. The Deuce Days festival will showcase over 1000 classic cars. Providing an opportunity for car lovers to view a …
July: What’s Happening In Victoria
June 26, 2019We often get asked what the best activities are to do in Victoria. Although it may differ between each person, we have compiled a list of our crew’s favourite things to do. We have broken down some of our favourite things to do by the days they happen. Canada Day …
Why Do Whales Jump
June 23, 2019“Why do Whales jump?”: A common and inquisitive question that is often asked aboard our tours. Of course to get the true answer we would have to ask the Whales themselves. Unfortunately they were unavailable for comment so we had to make do with the latest scientific research. It’s an …
Marine Bird Guide: The Auks
June 11, 2019Today’s post is all about Auks! Auks are a group of marine birds, also known as alcids. They include murres, guillemots, auklets, puffins, and murrelets. These birds are all wing-propelled diving birds, meaning that they dive underwater to feed using their wings to swim. Scroll down to learn about: Common …
Shorebirds of British Columbia
June 6, 2019An identification guide to some shorebirds you may see in Victoria, British Columbia. Scroll down to learn about: Black Oystercatcher Red-necked Phalarope Black Turnstone Brown Pelican Great Blue Heron Black Oystercatcher Black Oystercatcher, Photo by Volunteer Robin, image taken with zoom lens and heavily cropped Latin Name: Haematopus bachmani Distinguishing Features: …
Common Marine Birds
June 2, 2019An identification guide to some marine birds you are likely to see in Victoria, British Columbia. Scroll down to learn about: Bald Eagles Ospreys Pelagic Cormorants Double-Crested Cormorants Pigeon Guillemots Great Blue Herons Glaucous-Winged Gulls Bald Eagle Bald Eagle, Photo by Captain Yves, taken by zoom lens and heavily cropped. …
Salmon, Essential for Survival
May 29, 2019Salmon. Salmon. Salmon. The Oxford English Dictionary definition: “A large edible fish that is a popular sporting fish, much prized for its pink flesh. Salmon mature in the sea but migrate to freshwater streams to spawn.” Suggested Oxford amendment: “Critical to the survival of the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW)”. …
Herons Nesting in Beacon Hill Park
May 24, 2019Great Blue Herons can be found year-round in Victoria and along the British Columbia coast. You may see them along the water hunting for fish. The Great Blue Heron is a large bird commonly found in coastal environments, Photo by Captain Yves Most exciting is the nesting colony in Beacon …