BC Nature AGM 2022 – May 28, 2022
Notice of Meeting – AGM 2022 BC Nature BC Nature AGM – May 28, 2022 at 1:30 PMUniversity of BC – Kelowna Campus AGENDAChair: Interim
12 May 2022
BC Naturalists’ Foundation AGM 2022 Notice of Meeting
2022 Notice AGM BC Naturalists’ Foundation The BC Naturalists’ Foundation Annual General Meeting shall take place commencing at 16:15 Friday 27 May, 2022 at the
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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 – Invitation for Public Comment
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modge podge
Photo Description
geological formations Sangster Island Georgia Straight Aug 2020
Admiring the Admiral
Admiral Bolete Mushroom Whistler BC Oct 2020
Admiral Bolete Mushroom Whistler BC Oct 2020
Admiring the Admiral
Admiral Bolete Mushroom Whistler BC Oct 2020
Admiral Bolete Mushroom Whistler BC Oct 2020
Skywalk Whistler
Hike to Iceberg Lake Whistler Oct 2020
Hike to Iceberg Lake Whistler Oct 2020
Skywalk Whistler
Hike to Iceberg Lake Whistler Oct 2020
Hike to Iceberg Lake Whistler Oct 2020
Spider Net
Amazing Spidernet Formation with Heavy Dew Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
Amazing Spidernet Formation with Heavy Dew Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
Cypress Mountain Solstice
Winter Solstice at Cypress Provincial Park Cross Country Area
Winter Solstice at Cypress Provincial Park Cross Country Area
WCT Wildlife
Wildlife Along West Coast Trail (WCT) June 2018
Wildlife Along West Coast Trail (WCT) June 2018
WCT Wildlife
Wildlife Along West Coast Trail (WCT) June 2018
Wildlife Along West Coast Trail (WCT) June 2018
Weird and Wonderful WCT
Interesting Plants Seen Along West Coast Trail Pacific Rim National Park 2018
Interesting Plants Seen Along West Coast Trail Pacific Rim National Park 2018
Weird and Wonderful WCT
Interesting Plants Seen Along West Coast Trail Pacific Rim National Park 2018
Interesting Plants Seen Along West Coast Trail Pacific Rim National Park 2018
Weird and Wonderful WCT
Interesting Plants Seen Along West Coast Trail Pacific Rim National Park 2018
Interesting Plants Seen Along West Coast Trail Pacific Rim National Park 2018
Black Bear
Aug 2018. This bear was a few feet from our house on a ranch in the South Okanagan. I love the pattern on its face and the way it gave me a good stare-down.
Aug 2018. This bear was a few feet from our house on a ranch in the South Okanagan. I love the pattern on its face and the way it gave me a good stare-down.
PWS Dolphins Pod
This Pod Of dolphins came into a Secluded Bay In Secret Cove BC On Easter Monday 2020. They Were Corralling And Feeding On Herring For Over Two Hours. Their Cadence, Synchronization And Breathing Was Magical. During This Time, A Pod of Orcas Also Passed By And A Gang of Stellar Sea Lions. It Was A Day Of Feasting For The Marine Mammals of The Salish Sea.
This Pod Of dolphins came into a Secluded Bay In Secret Cove BC On Easter Monday 2020. They Were Corralling And Feeding On Herring For Over Two Hours. Their Cadence, Synchronization And Breathing Was Magical. During This Time, A Pod of Orcas Also Passed By And A Gang of Stellar Sea Lions. It Was A Day Of Feasting For The Marine Mammals of The Salish Sea.
Spiky Caterpillar
Came across this very large caterpillar in a shore pine on Sunshine Coast BC Aug 2020
Came across this very large caterpillar in a shore pine on Sunshine Coast BC Aug 2020
West Coast Wonders
Tide pool filled with urchins
Tide pool filled with urchins
West Coast wonders
West Coast trail landscapes
West Coast trail landscapes
West Coast wonders
West Coast trail landscapes
West Coast trail landscapes
West Coast wonders
West Coast trail landscapes
West Coast trail landscapes
Youth Unplugged
Exploring the biodiversity of the WCT, including a fragrant whale carcass June 2019
Exploring the biodiversity of the WCT, including a fragrant whale carcass June 2019
Youth Unplugged
Exploring the biodiversity of the WCT, including a fragrant whale carcass June 2019
Exploring the biodiversity of the WCT, including a fragrant whale carcass June 2019
Youth Unplugged
Exploring the biodiversity of the WCT, including a fragrant whale carcass June 2019
Exploring the biodiversity of the WCT, including a fragrant whale carcass June 2019
Whirl
Storm coming into the lower mainland during the long winter month of December
Storm coming into the lower mainland during the long winter month of December
Spring Time
April 2019 spring is here.
April 2019 spring is here.
Spring Time - April 2019
American Dipper hunting in Winter
On the Mission Creek pathways February 15th 2021.
On the Mission Creek pathways February 15th 2021.
Wildflowers
Clustered broomrape (Yellow) on lichen taken at White Lake near Penticton June 2020
Clustered broomrape (Yellow) on lichen taken at White Lake near Penticton June 2020
Wildflowers
Bitterroot (pink) on lichen taken at White Lake near Penticton June 2020
Bitterroot (pink) on lichen taken at White Lake near Penticton June 2020
Curious Deer
This adorable deer was recently observed watching my puppy run up and down a trail. It was craning its neck around the tree to get a better view.
This adorable deer was recently observed watching my puppy run up and down a trail. It was craning its neck around the tree to get a better view.
The Hunter
This photo of a Great Grey Owl in flight was taken in Deep Creek Valley, south of Salmon Arm.
This photo of a Great Grey Owl in flight was taken in Deep Creek Valley, south of Salmon Arm.
Upper Arrow Lake
This photo of Upper Arrow Lake, south of Revelstoke, was taken from a logging road on the way to McCrae Lake, on a warm July afternoon.
This photo of Upper Arrow Lake, south of Revelstoke, was taken from a logging road on the way to McCrae Lake, on a warm July afternoon.
Red-breasted Sapsucker (detail)
Spotted at the Royal Roads grounds opposite the Esquimalt Lagoon
Spotted at the Royal Roads grounds opposite the Esquimalt Lagoon
Home Sweet Home
3 young Douglas squirrels in late spring by house we built and they were born in.
3 young Douglas squirrels in late spring by house we built and they were born in.
Beautiful Anna's
Anna's hummingbird showing colours in early summer
Anna's hummingbird showing colours in early summer
Aww mum, why can't I jump on trampoline
Mother and cub in neighbours yard eyeing their trampoline
Mother and cub in neighbours yard eyeing their trampoline
Mother and cub in neighbours yard eyeing their trampoline
Enjoying our Beautiful Birds
Turkey Vulture, Squamish
Turkey Vulture, Squamish
California Quail
Summer California Quail standing tall
Summer California Quail standing tall
Papparazzi after me!
A day trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary on Fall. Good weather welcomed us. Seeing the Sandhill crane counts as a highlight and this crane was pretty close by. Its cautious manner became the title.
A day trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary on Fall. Good weather welcomed us. Seeing the Sandhill crane counts as a highlight and this crane was pretty close by. Its cautious manner became the title.
Mme. Wood Duck
Cut to crop the intricate pattern of a female Mallard whose subtle feather detail is eye catching. Mostly female birds can be drab to ensure they survive to raise their progeny. She is lovely as a Japanese woodcut print!
Cut to crop the intricate pattern of a female Mallard whose subtle feather detail is eye catching. Mostly female birds can be drab to ensure they survive to raise their progeny. She is lovely as a Japanese woodcut print!
Perfect Pose
Observation of creatures big and small fascinating. These songbirds beautiful and fascinating. Luckily, had camera that Spring morning at Champlain Heights. Appealing composition. Watched a Towhee, no sharp photograph of such an elusive bird.
Observation of creatures big and small fascinating. These songbirds beautiful and fascinating. Luckily, had camera that Spring morning at Champlain Heights. Appealing composition. Watched a Towhee, no sharp photograph of such an elusive bird.
Hike Near Stein Valley
Very Large Marmot
Very Large Marmot
Hike Near Stein Valley
Lake And Hill Slope Where Marmot Lives
Lake And Hill Slope Where Marmot Lives
Enjoying our Beautiful Birds
Tanager Cleaning Cherry Tree, Lillooet
Tanager Cleaning Cherry Tree, Lillooet
Buried alive
Fraser River bank, Lillooet, BC, winter 2020
Fraser River bank, Lillooet, BC, winter 2020
Mountain Goat at Lake O'Hara
Lake O'Hara, Alpine Circuit, late summer. Lake O'Hara is one of my favourite places to go hiking, especially along the Alpine Circuit route where I have encountered Mountain Goats on several occasions. It's great to watch them in their natural environment and travel along the sheer cliffs.
Lake O'Hara, Alpine Circuit, late summer. Lake O'Hara is one of my favourite places to go hiking, especially along the Alpine Circuit route where I have encountered Mountain Goats on several occasions. It's great to watch them in their natural environment and travel along the sheer cliffs.
Mountain Goat at Lake O'Hara
Lake O'Hara, Alpine Circuit, late summer. Lake O'Hara is one of my favourite places to go hiking, especially along the Alpine Circuit route where I have encountered Mountain Goats on several occasions. It's great to watch them in their natural environment and travel along the sheer cliffs.
Lake O'Hara, Alpine Circuit, late summer. Lake O'Hara is one of my favourite places to go hiking, especially along the Alpine Circuit route where I have encountered Mountain Goats on several occasions. It's great to watch them in their natural environment and travel along the sheer cliffs.
Mountain Goat at Lake O'Hara
Lake O'Hara, Alpine Circuit, late summer. Lake O'Hara is one of my favourite places to go hiking, especially along the Alpine Circuit route where I have encountered Mountain Goats on several occasions. It's great to watch them in their natural environment and travel along the sheer cliffs.
Lake O'Hara, Alpine Circuit, late summer. Lake O'Hara is one of my favourite places to go hiking, especially along the Alpine Circuit route where I have encountered Mountain Goats on several occasions. It's great to watch them in their natural environment and travel along the sheer cliffs.
Honey Bee
A Honey Bee is collecting food on a flower, at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, in summer.
A Honey Bee is collecting food on a flower, at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, in summer.
Belted Kingfisher male
Mission Creek pathways Kelowna
Mission Creek pathways Kelowna
Crow Picking Crabapples
Crow would pick the crabapple, toss it vertically, then catch it in his mouth.
Crow would pick the crabapple, toss it vertically, then catch it in his mouth.
Small Tree, Large Roots
Small tree clinging for life on a large rock near Whistler
Small tree clinging for life on a large rock near Whistler
Rainbow in spider web
This was taken after a rain in Hazelton, BC in September. The colours would change in the wind
This was taken after a rain in Hazelton, BC in September. The colours would change in the wind
The Mysterious and Elusive Bobcat
I was out and about in January, 2021 and was so extremely lucky to come across one of the biggest bobcats I've ever seen in my life. I shot a series of photos of him hunting, then he froze in his tracks when he heard my shutter and saw me. He hunched down in the snow to consider his options - attack, run or carry on. He chose to carry on and I chose to carry on my way so I didn't disrupt his activities. I spent 1 minute and 39 seconds with him. As I walked away, I stopped to turn around and take one last look. He was pouncing on something. So great to see this animal thriving so well. An absolutely beautiful encounter with this exquisite bobcat. Lucky me!
I was out and about in January, 2021 and was so extremely lucky to come across one of the biggest bobcats I've ever seen in my life. I shot a series of photos of him hunting, then he froze in his tracks when he heard my shutter and saw me. He hunched down in the snow to consider his options - attack, run or carry on. He chose to carry on and I chose to carry on my way so I didn't disrupt his activities. I spent 1 minute and 39 seconds with him. As I walked away, I stopped to turn around and take one last look. He was pouncing on something. So great to see this animal thriving so well. An absolutely beautiful encounter with this exquisite bobcat. Lucky me!
Stream
Water flows on a small stream with lots of colourful stones in VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, in late Summer.
Water flows on a small stream with lots of colourful stones in VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, in late Summer.
Nature Walk
A family with their dog are walking on the trail at Garry Point Park, Richmond BC, in Autumn.
A family with their dog are walking on the trail at Garry Point Park, Richmond BC, in Autumn.
Spider & Prey
A spider is enjoying its meal, at the QE Park, Vancouver BC, in Autumn.
A spider is enjoying its meal, at the QE Park, Vancouver BC, in Autumn.
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is flying over a small pond at the Richmond Nature Park, Richmond BC, in summer.
A dragonfly is flying over a small pond at the Richmond Nature Park, Richmond BC, in summer.
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart flowers were in full bloom in early summer at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC.
Bleeding Heart flowers were in full bloom in early summer at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC.
Snow Geese
A huge flock of snow geese from Russia stopped over Vancouver for rest and foods before heading south.
A huge flock of snow geese from Russia stopped over Vancouver for rest and foods before heading south.
Shorted-eared Owl
This Short-eared Owl is found at Terra Nova Park, Richmond BC BC in Mar 2021.
This Short-eared Owl is found at Terra Nova Park, Richmond BC BC in Mar 2021.
Red-tailed Hawk
This Red-tailed Hawk is found at Terra Nova Park, Richmond BC BC.
This Red-tailed Hawk is found at Terra Nova Park, Richmond BC BC.
Red-tailed Hawk
This Red-tailed Hawk is found at Terra Nova Park, Richmond BC BC.
This Red-tailed Hawk is found at Terra Nova Park, Richmond BC BC.
Mandarin Ducks
A Mandarin duck couple is found at the Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby BC.
A Mandarin duck couple is found at the Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby BC.
Ducklings
Ducklings siblings gathered together for warmth on a rock in a small pond at the QE Park, Vancouver.
Ducklings siblings gathered together for warmth on a rock in a small pond at the QE Park, Vancouver.
The Hills Are Alive
Debbie Near Lillooet BC, Day of blue bird count Spring to Early Summer
Debbie Near Lillooet BC, Day of blue bird count Spring to Early Summer
Townsend's warbler
Photo Description
Photo taken Feb. 2021. Location: Fairfield, Victoria, BC.
Pine Grosbeak (male)
Photos taken at Skimikin Lake, near Salmon Arm, BC on January 15, 2021 Group of 8 Pine Grosbeaks were foraging for snowberries and birch/willow/alder buds.
Photos taken at Skimikin Lake, near Salmon Arm, BC on January 15, 2021 Group of 8 Pine Grosbeaks were foraging for snowberries and birch/willow/alder buds.
Pine Grosbeak (male)
Photos taken at Skimikin Lake, near Salmon Arm, BC on January 15, 2021 Group of 8 Pine Grosbeaks were foraging for snowberries and birch/willow/alder buds.
Photos taken at Skimikin Lake, near Salmon Arm, BC on January 15, 2021 Group of 8 Pine Grosbeaks were foraging for snowberries and birch/willow/alder buds.
Pine Grosbeak (male)
Photos taken at Skimikin Lake, near Salmon Arm, BC on January 15, 2021 Group of 8 Pine Grosbeaks were foraging for snowberries and birch/willow/alder buds.
Photos taken at Skimikin Lake, near Salmon Arm, BC on January 15, 2021 Group of 8 Pine Grosbeaks were foraging for snowberries and birch/willow/alder buds.
Great Blue Heron
Buttertubs Marsh, Feb. 2012
Buttertubs Marsh, Feb. 2012
Great Blue Heron
Buttertubs Marsh, Feb. 2012
Buttertubs Marsh, Feb. 2012
A Trumpeter Trio
To the delight of many visitors to Phare Lake on the Sunshine Coast, the lake has been the winter home to a group of five Trumpeter Swans.
To the delight of many visitors to Phare Lake on the Sunshine Coast, the lake has been the winter home to a group of five Trumpeter Swans.
A Trumpeter Trio
To the delight of many visitors to Phare Lake on the Sunshine Coast, the lake has been the winter home to a group of five Trumpeter Swans.
To the delight of many visitors to Phare Lake on the Sunshine Coast, the lake has been the winter home to a group of five Trumpeter Swans.
Get out of my kitchen - Columbian Ground Squirrel
Territorial behaviour of a ground squirrel near Creston BC.
Territorial behaviour of a ground squirrel near Creston BC.
Clodius Apollo with heavy pollen dusting
High in Tetrahedron Provincial Park on the Sunshine Coast, this butterfly shows heavy discolouration from yellow pollen collected on many visits to flowering plants in the alpine area.
High in Tetrahedron Provincial Park on the Sunshine Coast, this butterfly shows heavy discolouration from yellow pollen collected on many visits to flowering plants in the alpine area.
Ready for take-off, Sir.
A bluet looks to be planning to be the co-pilot with this much larger Western Pondhawk. Halfmoon Bay, BC.
A bluet looks to be planning to be the co-pilot with this much larger Western Pondhawk. Halfmoon Bay, BC.
Fall Sunset
Sunset in Halfmoon Bay, B.C. in the fall of 2020.
Sunset in Halfmoon Bay, B.C. in the fall of 2020.
Sunset in Steveston
Sunset from the Steveston docks.
Sunset from the Steveston docks.
Cheekeye River
Cheekeye River in Squamish with the Tantalus range mountains in background.
Cheekeye River in Squamish with the Tantalus range mountains in background.
Why are your eyes on your nose?
1.Ruddy Duck. Robert Lake, Kelowna. The bill on the male turns bright blue during the mating season, and the nares look like eyes!
1.Ruddy Duck. Robert Lake, Kelowna. The bill on the male turns bright blue during the mating season, and the nares look like eyes!
Cute Coot
Coot Chick, Robert Lake Kelowna. While it may not be the cutest chick you've ever seen, it does explain the expression "bald as a coot!"
Coot Chick, Robert Lake Kelowna. While it may not be the cutest chick you've ever seen, it does explain the expression "bald as a coot!"
Babes in the Woods - Great Horned Owls
Spring Time
Feeding Time
3. Robin feeding young, Woodhaven Regional Park, Kelowna, August 2020
3. Robin feeding young, Woodhaven Regional Park, Kelowna, August 2020
Yellow Ladybug
The ladybug is taking off
The ladybug is taking off
Grizzlies galore
Taken in spring in Kootenay National Park
Taken in spring in Kootenay National Park
Grizzlies galore
Taken in spring in Kootenay National Park
Taken in spring in Kootenay National Park
Black Tusk Garibaldi
Hike to Panorama Ridge Garibaldi Lake July 2019
Hike to Panorama Ridge Garibaldi Lake July 2019
Black Tusk Garibaldi
Hike to Panorama Ridge Garibaldi Lake July 2019
Hike to Panorama Ridge Garibaldi Lake July 2019
Dandelion seeds
Salt spring island late 2020
Salt spring island late 2020
Female Hooded Merganser
Female Hooded Merganser, Fascieux Creek Wetlands, Kelowna, February 2021
Female Hooded Merganser, Fascieux Creek Wetlands, Kelowna, February 2021
Song sparrow
A sunny January day birding in Stanley Park.
A sunny January day birding in Stanley Park.
Wood duck
Mr. Gorgeous on a sunny Winter day in Stanley Park.
Mr. Gorgeous on a sunny Winter day in Stanley Park.
Chickadee
Adorable songbird displaying acrobatic talent. Stanley Park in January 2021.
Adorable songbird displaying acrobatic talent. Stanley Park in January 2021.
Brilliant evening sky
A fine evening surprise display in Champlain Heights, Vancouver. Winter time.
A fine evening surprise display in Champlain Heights, Vancouver. Winter time.
Cloud Wars
A sudden dark cloud appears like a warrior in the sky shooting from the central tree sentry. Vancouver winter evening.
A sudden dark cloud appears like a warrior in the sky shooting from the central tree sentry. Vancouver winter evening.
Clouds of cherry blossoms
A field of woolly sheep and lambs way up in the sky. Dressed in strawberry pink. Winter in Vancouver.
A field of woolly sheep and lambs way up in the sky. Dressed in strawberry pink. Winter in Vancouver.
Bumble Bee
A Bumble Bee is working hard collection food at the QE Park, Vancouver BC, in summer.
A Bumble Bee is working hard collection food at the QE Park, Vancouver BC, in summer.
Dragonfly
A dragonfly is flying over a small pond at the Richmond Nature Park, Richmond BC, in summer.
A dragonfly is flying over a small pond at the Richmond Nature Park, Richmond BC, in summer.
Ducklings
Ducklings siblings gathered together for warmth on a rock in a small pond at the QE Park, Vancouver.
Ducklings siblings gathered together for warmth on a rock in a small pond at the QE Park, Vancouver.
Enjoying our Beautiful Bird
Saw whet Owl, Near Pemberton
Saw whet Owl, Near Pemberton
Mossy Path
Two young explorers on Mount Parke, Mayne Island. Photo release form also attached.
Two young explorers on Mount Parke, Mayne Island. Photo release form also attached.
Mountain Emerald
Spipyus Provincial Park on the Sunshine Coast is difficult to access, but the wildlife variety is considerable.
Spipyus Provincial Park on the Sunshine Coast is difficult to access, but the wildlife variety is considerable.
The River's Eye
Photos taken while in the Koksilah River on Vancouver Island, looking up at a bigleaf maple.
Photos taken while in the Koksilah River on Vancouver Island, looking up at a bigleaf maple.
The River's Eye
Photos taken while in the Koksilah River on Vancouver Island, looking up at a bigleaf maple.
Photos taken while in the Koksilah River on Vancouver Island, looking up at a bigleaf maple.
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)
Pink Mountain, BC
Pink Mountain, BC
Plants Inside and Out
Cross section of the stem of a plant, as seen through the microscope.
Cross section of the stem of a plant, as seen through the microscope.
Plants Inside and Out
Word ferns in Mount Parke, Mayne Island.
Word ferns in Mount Parke, Mayne Island.
Spring showers bring many flowers
Beautiful crocuses blooming in the morning light.
Beautiful crocuses blooming in the morning light.
Enjoying our Beautiful Birds
Turkey Vulture, Squamish
Turkey Vulture, Squamish
Babes in the Wood
Young, Great Horned Owls, Kelowna, April 2019.
Young, Great Horned Owls, Kelowna, April 2019.
Feeding Time
Robin feeding young, Woodhaven Regional Park, Kelowna, August 2020
Robin feeding young, Woodhaven Regional Park, Kelowna, August 2020