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Exploring the Matson Lands

January 22, 2016 //
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Walking along the Westsong Walkway last week, we decided to explore a conservation area on the old Matson Lands. At the top of the land sit the Swallows Landing condominium development. The Matson Conservation Area is the last harbour-side endangered Garry oak ecosystem in Victoria. The stairway which hovers above it offers excellent views of not only the harbour, but the wonderful species which inhabit the land. Read more about it here.

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The early morning view across the harbour to the neighbourhood of James Bay from the top of the conservation area stairway.

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Looking up across the Matson Conservation Area at Swallows Landing.

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My first January snowdrop sighting.

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We met this fellow on Dunsmuir Road near the entrance to Swallows Landing.

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Signs of spring

February 11, 2015 //
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The sweet subtle signs of spring are literally in the air – we experienced the occasional scent of cherry blossoms on our long walk yesterday. Here are a few photos from in and around Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC.

Lots of snowdrops and the green beginnings of many other spring flowers.

Lots of snowdrops and the green beginnings of many other spring flowers.

These daffodils are early. Another week of this weather and they will be in full force.

These daffodils are early. Another week of this weather and they will be in full force.

Snowdrops, right on time. (Not unusual for snowdrops in January, and they have been around for a few weeks now.)

Snowdrops, right on time. (Not unusual for snowdrops in January, and they have been around for a few weeks now.)

The crocus, right on time.

The crocus, right on time.

Pink, pink, pink; so pretty!

Pink, pink, pink; so pretty! The cherry blossoms are early this year.

Early rhododendrons, usually in their full bloom in March and April.

Early rhododendrons, usually in their full bloom in March and April.

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January snow

January 14, 2014 //
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While I’m hoping for a rare west-coast January snowstorm, nature decides on snowdrops instead… Well, OK.

Snowdrops in Victoria BC, January 2014.

Snowdrops in Victoria BC, January 2014.

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Miscellaneous Victoria fun things

February 8, 2013 //
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Some sights from Victoria mid winter.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

GJ's Teds displayed on the piano.

GJ’s Teds displayed on the piano.

Last year's summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

Last year’s summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

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Winter or spring?

January 28, 2012 //
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Lovely break from the rain yesterday and today with warmer temperatures and sunshine. Still a lot of wind, and the waves were stunning crashing, sometimes spraying over the causeway, near the breakwater on Dallas Drive. And then, with winter only one third done, the little snowdrops and crocuses poking up from their slumber. And only a week ago we had snow!

The snowdrops are my particular favourite!

Beautiful whitecaps rolling in.

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