Trudie and I finally got a chance to venture out for a walk today.
The heavy snowfall we got a couple of weeks ago prevented us from traveling anywhere, and then the rain … and then it was still a bit too cold…
Today was cloudy, drizzly, +7 degrees, but we were dying to get out with our cameras.

We decided to go to Buttertubs Marsh. Buttertubs is a bird and wildlife sanctuary within Nanaimo, with a 2 km walking path, including observation decks and a tower for bird watching. I am most excited about the role that the sanctuary plays in the protection of the Western Painted Turtle. With the increase of urbanization the turtle’s survival has been threatened.

Want more information about Buttertubs Marsh? Check it out here