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How to Make a Driftwood Spinner
25 Sep 2020

How to Make a Driftwood Spinner

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Garden Projects, Nature Crafts, Whimsy | 7

It is easy to turn bits of driftwood collected from the beach into a pretty wind spinner for the garden in a few easy step. It was fun to have the grandkids collect bits of driftwood when we visited the … Continued

driftwood, driftwood spinner, nature crafts, twirlers
The Great Blue Heron
16 Aug 2019

The Great Blue Heron

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, British Columbia, Down by the Bay, Lens Friends | 13

The great blue heron has been spotted at many places we visit … down by the bay, the pond, out west, and in wetlands. It was a challenge choosing some of my favourites to share today. This heron is a … Continued

great blue heron
The Fisgard Lighthouse
14 Jul 2019

The Fisgard Lighthouse

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Crafty's Projects, Nature Crafts | 6

The Fisguard Lighthouse is a favourite place to visit on our trips to British Columbia. I can’t believe that I haven’t shared photos from this place. As I just completed a craft of a photo of the lighthouse decoupaged onto … Continued

decoupage, Fishguard Lighthouse, shells
Amazing Sculptures
14 May 2018

Amazing Sculptures

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia | 21

Just look at these amazing sculptures that we saw at the Esquimalt Lagoon and Royal Bay beach.  The artists used driftwood and shells to create these gorgeous creatures. This one, titled McGnarly the Beach Ent created by Drifted Creations, was … Continued

driftwood, Esquimalt Lagoon, Royal Bay
Quails for Q
3 May 2018

Quails for Q

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, British Columbia, Lens Friends | 6

We loved seeing quail on our visits to British Columbia.  Some research tells me this is a California quail, found along the Pacific coast of the USA and Vancouver Island and the southern part of British Columbia. They are small to … Continued

BC birds, Q, quail
Common and Hooded Mergansers
2 Apr 2018

Common and Hooded Mergansers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 23

~ Ducks are usually so obliging when you want to take photographs unless they decide to dive under the water as you click the shutter button or they turn their head just when you think you have the perfect shot … Continued

Bay of Quinte, ducks, M, mergansers
Craft: Sea Glass Critters
15 Mar 2018

Craft: Sea Glass Critters

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Crafty's Projects, Nature Crafts, Whimsy | 18

~ Collecting sea glass was so much fun on our last trip to British Columbia.  I bought back lots and lots in various colours and sizes.  The smallest pieces got sorted and displayed in some cute little jars, the smallest … Continued

sea glass
The Spotted Towhee
30 Jan 2018

The Spotted Towhee

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, British Columbia, Lens Friends | 23

~ The spotted towhee is a western bird and we were lucky to spot some on our last trip to British Columbia. Towhees hop around moving leaves for find food. Above is the male towhee and below is the female … Continued

BC birds, towhee

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