Vancouver Island contains some BIG TREES!
We are staying with Pat’s cousin, Robert and his wife Rhoda: they have taken us to see extraordinary scenery. Cathedral Grove contains the tallest trees in Canada – a wood full of Douglas Firs. These spectacular monuments tower so high that you cannot see the avian wildlife that sings continuously from the treetops. One bird descended to settle nearby and Pat snapped it without knowing its name. Any suggestions? 
A further trip to view the powerful Qualicum waterfalls gave us the opportunity to walk around an area that featured steep slopes amongst the thousands of pines that cover Vancouver Island. The air here is clear and clean. The houses, built of wood, blend beautifully into the landscape. You can see why many Canadians choose to retire here. 
Arrival in Vancouver International Airport was uneventful followed by an easy taxi ride down to the harbour. There we were greeted by a wonderful sight … SEAPLANES! Not only had we never been in one, but we had only ever seen these on TV. A 20 minute flight by seaplane across to Vancouver Island was much more exciting (and noisy) than flying halfway across the world in an airbus.
We are staying with Pat’s cousin, Robert and his wife Rhoda: they have taken us to see extraordinary scenery. Cathedral Grove contains the tallest trees in Canada – a wood full of Douglas Firs. These spectacular monuments tower so high that you cannot see the avian wildlife that sings continuously from the treetops. One bird descended to settle nearby and Pat snapped it without knowing its name. Any suggestions?
A further trip to view the powerful Qualicum waterfalls gave us the opportunity to walk around an area that featured steep slopes amongst the thousands of pines that cover Vancouver Island. The air here is clear and clean. The houses, built of wood, blend beautifully into the landscape. You can see why many Canadians choose to retire here.
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Perhaps you could call the 'bird' "Parker"?
The bird photo is an American Robin
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