Time, location, and other details to be posted by Thursday evening

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3: Involves steeper grades or obstacles that require some agility) 

Hawk Watch 

Meet at 9:30 a.m. The Saturday birding group will join the combined Nature Victoria/Capital Regional District Hawk Watch event at East Sooke Regional Park. From the parking lot at Aylard Farm, we will take the Beechey Head Trail to the lookout. Several Nature Victoria members will be available there to help you find the raptors among the vultures until approximately 2:00 p.m. The final ascent to the viewpoint is a trek up a steep and rocky trail. Bring binoculars, water, and perhaps a lunch. If you do not want to make the trek up to the hill, there are good opportunities to look for raptors in the field next to the parking lot. There will also be live raptor demonstrations and other activities and displays near the parking, and a barbecue (see below for information about the barbecue). 

DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Aylard Farm parking lot at the end of Becher Bay Road. 

Once again, the Friends of Shoal Harbour (FOSH) is offering informal 90-minute boat tours exploring the shorelines of Tsehum Harbour and Roberts Bay at the north end of the Saanich Peninsula. 

TOUR LENGTH: 90 minutes 
BOAT: Enclosed, 12-person capacity 
LOCATION: Meet at Canoe Cove Marina on thenorth part of the Saanich Peninsula – Dock E
PRICE: $50 per person, or $100 per personwhich includes a $50 income tax receipt 
TO RESERVE: Contact bobpeart@shaw.ca


On the guided outingguests will learn about the history of the federalShoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary(SHMBS), and see a variety of migratory birdsas well as other ocean-related animals. 

FOSH is a volunteer community group that has been working for over 20 years to improve the management of Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary. For more information please visit: www.friendsofshoalharbour.ca

Join your fellow members after the Hawk Watch (3 p.m.) for a BBQ get-together at Aylard Farm in East Sooke Park. Members are welcome to a free smokie (veggie option available), beverage, cookies, and camaraderie! Bring a lawn chair. 

To RSVP (and indicate your choice smokie or veggie dog), phone or email Gail at 250-652-3508 (leave a message if no answer) or gail.harcombe@gmail.com  by September 14, 2026. 

A reply is only necessary if you plan to come—please specify number of smokies (regular or veggie). 

Once again, the Friends of Shoal Harbour (FOSH) is offering informal 90-minute boat tours exploring the shorelines of Tsehum Harbour and Roberts Bay at the north end of the Saanich Peninsula. 

TOUR LENGTH: 90 minutes 
BOAT: Enclosed, 12-person capacity 
LOCATION: Meet at Canoe Cove Marina on thenorth part of the Saanich Peninsula – Dock E
PRICE: $50 per person, or $100 per personwhich includes a $50 income tax receipt 
TO RESERVE: Contact bobpeart@shaw.ca


On the guided outingguests will learn about the history of the federalShoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary(SHMBS), and see a variety of migratory birdsas well as other ocean-related animals. 

FOSH is a volunteer community group that has been working for over 20 years to improve the management of Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary. For more information please visit: www.friendsofshoalharbour.ca

Time, location, and other details to be posted by Thursday evening