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Published on
25 Sep 2025
River Otter
A regular visitor to our dock. Their presence on our docks reflects their ecological adaptability and opportunistic use of human-made environments. To us they are visiting our dock but they seem to believe that the dock only exists so they can rest, play and eat in comfort.
Published on
21 Sep 2025
Western Grebe
One foggy morning. A Western Grebe swims past the dock on a quiet foggy morning. Fall is the time of year when foggy mornings turn in bright fresh days.
Published on
19 Sep 2025
Morning Mist
Australia is stealing our sun. As the days get shorter and mornings cooler morning fog becomes a constant adding a beautiful softness to the landscape.
Published on
17 Sep 2025
Spider Webs
It’s the season of the spider. The Sunshine Coast of BC is a bastion for spiders. They reach their greatest numbers in the early fall at the same time as the low morning sun highlights their webs.
Published on
15 Sep 2025
Chicken of the Woods
Is this boneless chicken? It’s fall so the mushrooms are beginning to appear in numbers. This mushroom called Chicken of the Woods is reputed to taste like chicken.
Published on
05 Apr 2023
News for the New Season
Here are a few of the things that we’ve been busy adding to the Hideaway over the winter to prepare for the new season. We now have a new ramp The old ramp had character but was getting a little worn and wobbly. This is not too surprising as it was somewhere around 50 years […]
Published on
10 Dec 2021
What about Pets?
We welcome furry family members but there are a few special things to remember if you plan to bring a pet along for your get away. We are in a remote location, accessible only by boat. Pets, such as cats, that may find boats and water distressing should be brought over in a pet carrier. […]