Articles
March 29, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by Liz Ciocea
Sunday March 29, 2009 was a beautiful sunny day sandwiched between what seemed like endless days of rain, wind and cold. It was windy but the sun shone and a very happy group of poetry and bird lovers gathered at noon at the picnic table in Drumbeg Park. A poetry event in honour of fledglings…those […]
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January 12, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by Liz Ciocea
What an earth are hummingbirds doing here on Gabriola in the middle of winter? A number of people will have the Anna’s hummingbird at their feeders this winter and will be wondering why that is. This hummingbird has for some reason been extending its range for years and are commonly seen here year round. This […]
November 27, 2008 / August 25, 2024 by Liz Ciocea
Photos taken at Annie’s Acres (click any of the images below for a larger version) The Turkey Vulture is probably one of Gabriola Island’s least appreciated and most misunderstood residents. Their strange appearance is bound to conjure up feelings of fear and disdain, but the turkey vulture has many interesting and redeeming qualities. They are […]
(click any of the images below for a larger version) Geneva is a beautiful city in Switzerland known for the Geneva Convention. One meaning of convention is rule, method or practice established by usage.Geneva was the name given to a little seal pup rescued on Gabriola. Many rules, methods and practices were called into play […]
