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A nice start to the day, we stopped off to sample some cheese at the Morningstar Farm. We also saw a new born calf at the farm, so placid - she only came into the world at 6am the day before. They were looking for names, Abella would be nice – grin!
Another Mum was ready to give birth also – we were told in a few hours or so - she looked comfortable but let out a few moo's whilst we were there. Little pink pigs slept side by side, like sausages and a few friendly rabbits were at the farm also.
Next stop was at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, in Errington, here we learnt about the fur trade, and then the contribution that the centre actually provides to help save wild animals. There is a fully equipped surgery onsite, along with a black bear rehab enclosure and a flight enclosure specially made big enough for the raptors to regain flying strength to be returned to the wild.
We were lucky enough to see 2 of 4 black bear cubs, and quite a few different species of eagles recovering. There are a few animals onsite that won’t ever make it back to the wilderness, like the Bald Eagle with the wing that broke too badly for him to ever fly again, and the bald eagle with the prosthesis beak because he was shot.
With the amount of wild animals in the area including the many deer, it’s a service loved and supported by the community and it’s obvious with how nice the grounds are kept and how well the animals that can’t return to wild get looked after.
Close by is the Little Qualicum Falls, we started our walk at the Lower Bridge and make our way to the Higher Bridge, all the National Parks in Canada are beautifully maintained, the mossy gorge was spectacular and it was a decent length walk also for some exercise, that we’ve not had time for being on the go all the time.
Lunch was at the famous Combs Market, with the goats on the roof, yes - goats living on the roof! We wanted to try the pulled pork that was often on menus, so today it was – to order the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. Delicious. The market itself was fun to walk through.
Our last stop for the day was at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, majestic old growth trees, and mature Douglas Fir trees stand behind long wide beach bays. In the spring large numbers of seabirds congregate for the annual herring spawn, and March, April is also a place for the migrating Brant Geese, thousands of them stop by before heading back to the Arctic waters.
Oh more Deers – we saw – this time three on the side of the road as we made our way into the resort.
Early night because we have a very big day tomorrow, travelling over to the West Coast, although we did fit in a nice hot springs tub at the resort before retiring for the evening.
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Anony Mouse. Wow! I think you have fallen in love with the joint. Told you it was nice but I must admit, you have seen nicer than me.
C & J Remember sugar and spice?
J & C Cool!
J & C Cat photo bomb!
C & J Hoping those two people near the hot tub are not nudies!