It’s Herring Season!

It’s that time of year again, spring is here and with it comes the annual herring spawn.

All kinds of opportunities arise to photograph wildlife and birds in the areas where the fish are spawning. Find out where they are spawning then go and take a walk and enjoy the show! They spawn close to the shore, so the action isn’t too far off the beach. A reasonable camera zoom will allow you to take some great photos.

The spawn period only lasts for a few weeks, but in that time a great opportunity exists to see Orcas, Humpbacks, Eagles, Sea Lions and Seals, and all kinds of other birds.

One way to pick up on a hot spot is to look far large flocks of gulls, where you see them that’s where the herring are!. The ocean turns a turquoise white as they spawn as well, harder to see than the gulls. Listen for Sea Lions as well, another good indication herring are in the water.

Recently onlookers had the opportunity to watch a pod of Ocas hunt Sea Lions just off the beach. You never know what’s going to be seen!

If the herring fleet is close to your location you can watch dozens of boats as they work at catching their herring quotas.

New Photo Exhibition in Comox

The Flying Apron Bakery/Café in Comox BC will be displaying a selection of my photos printed on canvas. All these photos are available for sale at reasonable prices and can be paid for by eTransfer or cash/debit to the café directly.

Thankfully there are businesses like this that allow photographers and other artists to sell and display their wares. Its a direct benefit to both parties!

Please let the staff know you came in to look at the photos and enjoy an excellent coffee or late and one of their delicious bakery items. I must say their fresh banana/chocolate chip muffins are my favorite!!

The Flying Apron is located on the corner of Anderton Rd and Comox Ave in the small strip mall there.

You can also order canvas wall hangings directly from my website here. www.gnaylorphoto.com

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