Neck Point Park, Nanaimo, BC

One of the highlights of visiting Neck Point Park was getting a fairly close look at a Black Oystercatcher! It was hunting for marine life while the tide was out.

This was the only Chestnut-backed Chickadee that I saw on the island. Their sound is similar to the Black-capped Chickadee and I needed to set my eyes on the bird to be sure of the species.

Common Whitetail also appears to be common on Vancouver Island.

Another Lorquin's Admiral

Western Tent Caterpillar was as abundant on Vancouver Island as the Eastern Tent Caterpillar is in Ontario! Some bushes had been defoliated.

Fairy House entrance!

Ghostly Owl