In the early days of settlement, Esquimalt Lagoon on Vancouver Island was a quiet and remote stretch of water far removed from the bustle of Victoria. A narrow temporary bridge built by the Royal Engineers in 1904 would have to do for a long time…. #yyj #Westshore #colwood #esquimaltlagoon
Close view of an #americanwigeon at #esquimaltlagoon #Marecaamericana #dabblingducks #Birds #Birding #birder#birdwatching
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Another #lifer at #esquimaltlagoon with my son. #greenwingedteal #Birds #Birding #birder #birdwatching
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#birding with my son at #esquimaltlagoon #northernpintail #lifer #Birds #birder #birdwatching
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So many hungry ducks at #esquimaltlagoon #mallard #northernpintail #Birds #Birding #birder#birdwatching
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Headaches ruined my day again today. So here for your viewing pleasure and a moment with nature is my Sunrise Hustle from last May at the Esquimalt Lagoon, Vancouver Island, BC There’s nothing like the sound of the surf at Sunrise. Enjoy! #sunrise #hustle #esquimaltlagoon
Wildlife and city life — side by side at Esquimalt Lagoon.
It’s also a National Migratory Bird Sanctuary, protected since 1931 — right here alongside a busy road.
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Part of the fearsome Canadian Aerial Attack Squad spotted at #EsquimaltLagoon near #VictoriaBC. He says to remember, "Elbows up!"
More force 4 was Wingfoiling at Esquimalt Lgn Today for 0.8hrs in SW 16-25kts, seas were 2 ft chop #wingfoiling #esquimaltlagoon
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The Sad Death of Danny Fraser 1943-1958. "A 14 year old Belmont Park boy, apparently playing cowboys and Indians, dies in an arbutus tree." #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #victoria #esquimaltlagoon #BChistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
More force 4 was Wingfoiling at Esquimalt Lgn Today for 1.0hrs in WNW 14-18kts, seas were Chop #wingfoiling #esquimaltlagoon
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More force 4 was Wingfoiling at Esquimalt Lgn Yesterday for 1.5hrs in SW 12-19kts, seas were 1.5 choppette #wingfoiling #esquimaltlagoon
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More force 4 was Wingfoiling at Esquimalt Lgn Yesterday for 0.7hrs in W 12-20kts, seas were Flat #wingfoiling #esquimaltlagoon
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Lovely family at #EsquimaltLagoon
More force 4 was Wingfoiling at Esquimalt Lgn Yesterday for 1.0hrs in SE 12-15kts, seas were flat #wingfoiling #esquimaltlagoon
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More force 4 was Wingfoiling at Esquimalt Lgn Yesterday for 1.0hrs in W 10-20kts, seas were flat #wingfoiling #esquimaltlagoon
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Great Blue Heron - standing beside log in marshy area, tall grass and dandelions.
Great Blue Heron
Esquimalt Lagoon
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Lost in the stars, found by the shore. ✨🌊 There’s something magical about a quiet night at Esquimalt Lagoon—where city lights meet the infinite sky. 🌌🌃
📍Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood, BC
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Activity at the Esquimalt Lagoon Bird Sanctuary
Buffalohead (Bucephala Albeola)
Canada Geese (Branta Canadensis)
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A beautiful Sunset Image photobombed by the Royal Canadian Geese!!
Esquimalt Lagoon
Colwood BC Canada
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