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Celebrating Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound
How are YOU spending World Oceans Day? Kayaking on Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound, May 24, 2025. Photo by Herb Johnston. The return of...

kc dyer
Jun 81 min read


Holy Humpbacks
Cetaceans visit local waters in search of a snack Pair of humpback whales breach the waters of Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound as they feed near...

kc dyer
Jun 21 min read


Whoo Goes There?
Hiking resident spots local raptor This handsome fella was spotted keeping an eye on the local trails. Have a photo to share? Email...

kc dyer
May 241 min read


Happy Victoria Day
Join this Steller's Jay in welcoming the long weekend Steller's Jay basks in the spring sunshine, possibly affronted at not being...

kc dyer
May 191 min read


Anna's Hummer Takes Official Bird Status
Beats Steller's Jay, Towhee, Barred Owl, and Rufous by a beak Anna's Hummingbird. Photo by Danielle Wills. This week, the wee Anna's...

kc dyer
May 161 min read


Spring Beauty
Marianne Kohler's shots show the glory of the season (Editor's note: We are also using this post as a test of the fix that our web host...

kc dyer
May 101 min read


Bird Friendly Family Event on Saturday
Nature bringing community together Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day right here in Lions Bay on Saturday morning at the Village...

kc dyer
May 92 min read


Hiking Season Off and Climbing
High numbers visiting as the weather warms up Sunset Trailhead, May, 2025. Photo by kc dyer. It's been a glorious start to spring, and...

kc dyer
May 83 min read


May Magnolias
Photographer Herb Johnston captured these beauties blooming in the spring sunshine. Welcome to May! The Watershed April digest will...

kc dyer
May 21 min read


Bear With Us...
Thoughts on keeping bear traps out of Lions Bay This weekend, a baited bear trap, as shown in the photo, appeared at one end of Mountain...

kc dyer
Apr 282 min read


Have You Cast Your Vote Yet?
Lions Bay bird vies with Federal Election for your attention Click here to vote for Lions Bay's official bird. Did you know that the...

kc dyer
Apr 261 min read


Purple Pasqueflowers
A vivid roadside sign of spring Photo by Herb Johnston. The Watershed values your thoughts. Share your comments below, or email us at ...

kc dyer
Apr 211 min read


World Water Day
We share Howe Sound with an amazing variety of life A pod of white-sided dolphins near Porteau Cove. Photo by Pascal Marcotte. Today is...

kc dyer
Mar 222 min read


Avoiding Bird Strikes
Bird Friendly Lions Bay offers some crystal clear advice by Penny Nelson, Lions Bay Bird Friendly Have you ever heard the dreaded 'thud'...

kc dyer
Mar 202 min read


St. Patrick's Day
The local watershed does a fine job of the wearing of the green Lions Bay rainforest. Photo by kc dyer. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Have a...

kc dyer
Mar 171 min read


Happy Valentine's Day
Moonset over Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Instead of hearts and flowers, how about a full moon setting over Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound? Photo...

kc dyer
Feb 141 min read


Hummingbird Feeder Tips
Helping our hovering friends wing it through winter The winter cold puts extra stress on resident hummingbirds, which somehow still...

kc dyer
Feb 62 min read


Winter Sun
February 3, 2025 Have a photo to share? Email us at editor@lionsbaywatershed.ca Like what you're reading? Please consider supporting...

kc dyer
Feb 51 min read


Magical Misty Motion
A glimpse at last week's fog from above December 4, 2024. Timelapse by Trevor Hoffmann Have local images to share? Leave your comments...

kc dyer
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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