Monthly Archives: June 2013
Sea Cucumbers
We came across these sea cucumbers at the William Walker ocean access, on South Pender Island, a little while ago. The spot was a hub of living activity. In this spot we saw the eel from the previous blog post, crabs and … Continue reading
Hmmmm…what is it?
We came across this little guy at the William Walker ocean access on South Pender Island. To be honest, we have no idea what this little beach creature is. He slithered out of one little tidal pool, then across the … Continue reading
My Secret Garden
The moment I first set foot in our back garden in Pender I was transported back to 4th grade when my teacher read our class the book The Secret Garden. Perhaps most people aren’t so in awe of a garden on a house they … Continue reading
Late Afternoon at Gowlland Point – Pender Island, BC
Gowlland Point is located on the tip of South Pender Island. It is a popular beach in good weather as it is easy to access, has great parking and has stunning views. These images were taken late in the afternoon … Continue reading
Oh Deer!
Anyone who has ever set foot on Pender Island can’t help but notice the deer. Deer are everywhere. Around every corner on every road. Eating up every garden. Leaving deer “evidence” all over your lawn. The deer thrive as the … Continue reading
Enchanted Forest – Pender Island, BC
The Enchanted Forest is a natural area on South Pender Island. The area provides a gentle walk that winds through a wood of massive trees and lush fern. The trail is a mix of boardwalks and dirt trails; on this … Continue reading
Fence – before & after
I haven’t done an update on the progress on the house recently so I thought it was about time. We have put hours and hours into renovations, but many of the jobs are still in progress. It is a little … Continue reading
Feeling Crabby?
A walk on Medicine Beach (Pender Island, BC) always provides us with a huge assortment of crabs to watch. We don’t come across many “eating size”, as my children call them, but there are tons of small ones hiding under … Continue reading
Golden Light – Brooks Point, Pender Island, BC
On occasion you hit a day with perfect light and everything seems magical. This was one of those days.
Anemone on Craddock Beach, Pender Island
Today I am sharing some beautiful tidal pool gems. I always love it when we come across a sea anemone. They are always the most colorful item in the tidal pools and are interesting shapes. These images are from Craddock … Continue reading
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