Wildlife: Selected Wavelength articles

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Shoring up the wrack line

Nov. 7, 2011 by Chuck Graham

The wrack line was a scattered flotsam of bleached driftwood and tangled mounds of kelp. With each step in the soft sand, swarms of black kelp flies wafted into the salty air. Gray skies hovered above the deserted beach when a solitary shorebird rose from its sandy depression and scampered along the wrack line. A western snowy plover camouflaged within the flotsam sprang after the flurry of insects while they sought refuge in another gnarled ball of kelp.

Birdwatching from a kayak: how close is too close?

May 12, 2011 0 Comments by Trudy Chatwin

Now we know! Here are fact-based guidelines for how close to get to seabirds, for both kayakers and boaters, as species at risk biologist Trudy Chatwin shares results of her studies into disturbances of nesting and roosting seabirds.

Ibis, the ancient seabird

April 5, 20111 Comment

For those of us who love to kayak coastal waters, there is a feathery companion whose historical link to coastal man may date back further than any other seabird.

Elephants of the sea

Once considered extinct, northern elephant seals are finding new life in Mexico and California. By Chuck Graham. Read more.

Watch out while watching the whales

The presence of kayaks can affect the normal behavior of the animals, disrupting their travel patterns, hunting abilities, resting bouts and socialization. With marine wildlife-based kayak trips becoming more prevalent in the Pacific Northwest on top of the large amount of motorized vessels, the issue of disturbance has become increasingly important for all marine users. Read more.

Life in the mangal - James Dorsey looks at the ecology of the El Vizcaino Biosphere.

Wildlife - Pelican primer. By James Michael Dorsey / Summer 09

Wildlife - In praise of the Great Blue by James Michael Dorsey / Spring 09

Wildlife: Appreciating the birds - by James Michael Dorsey. Fall 2008

Kayaking to save the albatross - Hayley Shephard heads to the glacier-clad peaks of South Georgia for a cause.

The Ocean May Eat You - by Bryan Nichols / April-June 2008

Archived articles:

Kayakers and Shorebirds Vie for Beach - by Julie Speegle and Michael
Goldstein Summer 2007
Winging South - by Neil Schulman October/November 2006
The Broughton Is Alive - Story by Alexandra Morton June/July 2006
San Ignacio Lagoon Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey February/March 2006
Know Your Neighbors: Paddling with Coastal Invaders by Bryan Nichols February/March 2006
From the Rainforest: Renewed Threats to Clayoquot Sound By Dan Lewis December/January 2006
From the Archipelago: Another Chance to Get It Right By Alexandra Morton December/January 2006
Know Your Neighbours: Florida Paddling by Bryan Nichols October/November 2005
From the Archipelago: Some Good Signs by Alexandra Morton October/November 2005
Sea Otters Revisited by Lyn Hancock June/July 2005
Marine Mammals of Georgia Strait by Mary Borrowman June/July 2005
There's Life In The Mud by Neil Schulman June/July 2005
From the Rainforest: Bears are Busy People by Dan Lewis June/July 2005
Grizzly Fate by Chris Genovali June/July 2005
Something Squidly by Kim Shortreed - Webb June/July 2005
Acoustic Impacts by Marsha L. Green June/July 2005
Know Your Neighbours: Florida's Shifting Shores by Bryan Nichols June/July 2005
From the Archipelago: Mother's Day Blessing by Alexandra Morton June/July 2005
From the Archipalego: Hints of Abundance By Alexandra Morton April/May 2005
From the Archipalego: Whale Attack! By Alexandra Morton February/March 2005
A Real-Life Aquarium - By Sarah Verstegen February/March 2005
From the Archipelago: Ebbs and Flows by Alexandra Morton December/January 2005
From the Rainforest: Fur Balls Bouncing Back by Dan Lewis December/January 2005
Know Your Neighbours: Tropical Wildlife Watching by Bryan Nichols October/November 2004
Editorial: Wildlife Watching - by Alan Wilson August/September 2004
Watching Whales Story and photos by David Briggs August/September 2004
The Critters We Don't See Story and photos by Neil Schulman August/September 2004
An Aquatic Classroom Story and photos by Barb Roy August/September 2004
Florida's Wilderness Coast Story and photos by Doug Alderson August/September 2004
The Black Oystercatcher Story and photos by Kristin Charleton August/September 2004
Seabird Survival Story and photo by Bruce Whittington August/September 2004
Know Your Neighbors: Front Row Seat by Bryan Nichols August/September 2004
Close Encounters Story and photos by Lyn Hancock August/September 2004
From The Rainforest: Meeting With Wolves by Dan Lewis August/September 2004
From The Archipelago: Bearing Witness by Alexandra Morton August/September 2004
From the Archipelago: Spring in the Broughton by Alexandra Morton June/July 2004
Regulating Salmon Aquaculture in BC - A Report Card from the Georgia Strait Alliance Website
From the Archipelago: Whale Culture by Alexandra Morton February/March 2004
From the Archipelago: Rivers of Life and Death by Alexandra Morton December/January 2004
Know Your Neighbours: Paddling Without Partners by Bryan Nichols December/January 2004
From the Archipelago: Eternal Rhythms by Alexandra Morton October/November 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Tropical Birdwatching by Bryan Nichols October/November 2003
From the Archipelago: Hopeful Signs by Alexandra Morton August/September 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Sea Birds by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
Touring the Emerald City by Nikki Wright and Katrina Bennett August/September 2003
A Rockfish By Any Other Name by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
Marine Wildlife Watching Guidelines by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
An Orca Passes Through It by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
From the Archipelago: Spring is Time for Sex by Alexandra Morton June/July 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Going Buggy! by Bryan Nichols June/July 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Have Some Flowers, Darling by Bryan Nichols April/May 2003
From the Archipelago: The Turning Point—Are We There? by Alexandra Morton April/May 2003
Chance Encounter by Shawn Baker April/May 2003
Quoth The Raven by Bryan Nichols February/March 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Long Lanky Legwatching by Bryan Nichols February/March 2003
From the Archipelago: Winter Watch by Alexandra Morton February/March 2003
From the Archipelago: The Salmon Forest by Alexandra Morton December/January 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Feathery Paddlers by Bryan Nichols December/January 2003
Dancing With Dolphins by Derek Berliner October/November 2002
From the Archipelago: Springer's Reunion by Alexandra Morton October/November 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Hidden Charms of Mangroves by Bryan Nichols October/November 2002
Photo Tips for Protected Areas August/September 2002
From the Archipelago: Whales in My Dreams by Alexandra Morton August/September 2002
Gray Whale Encounter by Jim Kyle June/July 2002
From the Archipelago: Spring in Full Bloom by Alexandra Morton June/July 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Our Onshore Relations by Bryan Nichols June/July 2002
From the Archipelago: Humming with Herring by Alexandra Morton April/May 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Kayaking With Kelp by Bryan Nichols April/May 2002
From the Archipelago: Every Choice Counts by Alexandra Morton February/March 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Succulent Seaweeds by Bryan Nichols February/March 2002
Norman The Psycho Swan by Tony Dales December/January 2002
From the Archipelago: Rain, Rain and More Rain by Alexandra Morton December/January 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Wildlife Identification by Bryan Nichols December/January 2002
Special Report: Orca Pass Initiative October/November 2001
Mothership Meanderings- Orca Pass Holiday by Alan Wilson October/November 2001
From the Archipelago: Mysteries Below by Alexandra Morton October/November 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Animal, Vegetable or Mineral by Bryan Nichols October/November 2001
Special Report: Failure to Protect by Alexandra Morton August/September 2001
From the Archipelago: The No-Nonsense Porpoise by Alexandra Morton August/September 2001

The Great Whale Watch by Sandy Huff April/May 2001

From the Archipelago: Observing the Wild by Alexandra Morton April/May 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Irresistible Predators by Bryan Nichols April/May 2001
From the Archipelago: Sending Out New Roots by Alexandra Morton February/March 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Northwest Bushes by Bryan Nichols February/March 2001
From the Archipelago: Blackfish Sound by Alexandra Morton December/January 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Coastal Trees by Bryan Nichols December/January 2001
From the Archipelago: What Should a Person Do? by Alexandra Morton October/November 2000
Know Your Neighbours: Caribbean Fishes by Bryan Nichols October/November 2000
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Close Encounters: Whales by Barbara Spencer August/September 2000
From the Archipelago: Salmon Growing Time by Alexandra Morton August/September 2000
Know Your Neighbours: Gone Fishin' by Bryan Nichols August/September 2000
Know Your Neighbours: Venus & Mars Are All Right Tonight by Bryan Nichols June/July 2000
From the Archipelago: The Bottom Line by Alexandra Morton June/July 2000
From the Archipelago: Winter Behaviors-Spring Awakenings by Alexandra Morton April/May 2000
Notes From the Archipelago: Return of the Whales!
by Alexandra Morton February/March 2000
Know Your Neighbours: Eat Your Neighbors -Food From The Sea by Bryan Nichols December/Janury 2000
Ecology: Requiem for Wild Salmon? by Laurie MacBride December/Janury 2000
The Hazards of Harvesting - Marine Biotoxins, by Rupert Wong December/Janury 2000
Know Your Neighbours: Neighbours to the South-Caribbean Inverts by Bryan Nichols October/November 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Fish For My Family, by Alexandra Morton October/November 1999
Photography: Stalking Headless Blobs - Invertebrate Photography for Kayakers by Bryan Nichols August/September 1999
Photography: Hits and Misses: Animal photography - Here are her secrets by Alexandra Morton August/September 1999
Wildlife: Viewing Etiquette Compiled by Sue Handel August/September 1999
Wildlife: W inging It - Wlidlife photography by Justin Moore August/September 1999
Know Your Neightbours: The Last of the Spineless by Bryan Nichols August/September 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Coastal Survival - Whales, salmon and the other animals around Echo Bay by Alexandra Morton August/September 1999
Wildlife: Oyster Catcher Alert by Nina Raginsky June/July 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Year of the Blue Moon by Alexandra Morton June/July 1999
Know Your Neighbours: Bugs That Don't Bite - Crustaceans by Bryan Nichols June/July 1999
Know Your Neighbours: Molluscan Nudes, Bryan Nichols April/May1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Waiting For Change, by Alexandra Morton April/May1999
Wildlife: Eye To Eye: A Chance Encounter With Orca - Telegraph Cove BC February/March 1999
Know Your Neighbours: Essential Shells by Bryan Nichols February/March 1999
Book Review: Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest A Field Guide February/March 1999
Know Your Neighbours: Ten Squiggly Beasts by Bryan Nichols December/January 1999
Notes From The Archipelago: Life in Profusion by Alexandra Morton December/January 1999
Ecology: Fate of Wild Salmon Hangs in the Balance by Laurie MacBride December/January 1999
Wildlife: Desert Ecosystems by Claire Heffernan October/November 1998
From the Archipelago: Of Whales and Fish, by Alexandra Morton October/November 1998
Know Your Neighbours: Beware the Blobs, Bryan Nichols October/November 1998
Wildlife: Twelve Toxic Flowers - Guide to Sea Anenomes, by Bryan Nichols August/September 1998
From the Archipelago: Alex On Watch, by Alexandra Morton August/September 1998
Know Your Neighbours: Paddling With the Northwest Stars, by Bryan Nichols June/July 1998
Wildlife: Lions of the Belle Chain, by Kathryn Gardner December/January 1998
Wildlife: Species Old and New, by Alexandra Morton October/November 1997
Books: Vancouver Island Wildlife; Umiak; Sea Cucumbers; Kayak Diving October/November 1997
Wildlife: Cougar Safety Tips August/September 1997
Wildlfe: In The Path Of Giants: California Gray Whale Study June/July 1997
Wildlife: Bear in Mind by Deborah Leach June/July 1997
View From On Top: Mine's Bigger Than Yours! - big sea animals by Richard Martin February/March 1997
Wildlife: In The Path Of Giants - California Gray Whale study February/March 1997
Wildlife: Cormorants Desert the Ballingall Islets by Kathryn Gardner December/January 1997
View From the Top: The Dark Side of Sea Otters By Richard Martin December/January 1997
Wildlife: Killer Balloons - The Danger Of Helium-Filled Balloons to Aquatic Life by Jackie Fenton October/November 1996
Wildlife:Who are the Eco-terrorists? -- Study shows kayakers have big impact, by Kathryn Gardner April/May 1996
Wildlife:Marine Mammal Observation -- Guidelines, by A. Michael Kundu February/March 1996
Parks: Be Bear-Aware August/September 1995
Wildlife: Life & times of the Ancient Murrelet, by Kevin Borserio August/September 1995
Wildlife: Marine mammal harassment, by Taylor Parsons August/September 1995
Wildlife: Marine birds, too, by Stripeycat August/September 1995
Wildlife: Protecting Marine Areas - The Marine Life Sanctuaries Society of BC by Iain Dawson Cuthbert June/July 1995
Wildlife: Courting Disaster - The ones that get away by Laurie MacBride June/July 1995
Wildlife: Birding by Kayak by Dorothy Drope, artwork by Bodhi Drope April/May 1995
Wildlife: The Grizzly Truth by Sheila Haniszewska July/August 1994
Wildlife: Paddling with the Children of the Sea by Steve Hindrichs March/April 1994