We have a bald eagle nest in the estuary behind our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia. It's too far away to photograph (for me), but with a spotting scope, we can watch over the eaglets. In spring when we arrive here, we see the adults coming and going with sticks. Once I saw and heard one of the adults break a branch off of a neighbouring tree! There was a great … [Read more...] about Reasons to Love Vancouver Island in Summer: #3 Bald Eagles
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An Eagle’s Welcome
I can't remember the last time I made an image, processed it, and published it on the same day. I'm lucky if I process my images in the same year sometimes! But today seems like a good day to break with tradition, jump ahead, and share what's happening now. We just arrived at our favourite campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, where we'll spend the next four … [Read more...] about An Eagle’s Welcome
Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island BC
After last year's amazing wildlife viewing from our campsite in Campbell River, BC, Ray and I decided to come back for four months this year and we've enjoyed another incredible summer. One day we walked out to the spit just at the end of the road and there were all sorts of people out enjoying picnics, walks, kite flying, and there were even a few crazy joggers. "You'll … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island BC
Bald Eagle Dance
At our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, the bald eagles are constantly watching from above, flying by, and diving down for a fish. One bald eagle sits on the top of a dead tree for hours every day. A few days ago, he was joined by a friend... I made this photo while practicing with my new Canon 400mm f/5.6L lens. I love that lens! But the eagles were a … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Dance
Campground Wildlife in Campbell River, BC
Our new home for the rest of the summer is in Campbell River, British Columbia, where we found a beautiful campsite with abundant wildlife, only 5 minutes walk from the marina! Campbell River, a mid-point on Vancouver Island, is the place we planned on moving to before we decided we love the RV lifestyle and didn't want to buy another house after all. Why have a house when … [Read more...] about Campground Wildlife in Campbell River, BC