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Catherine Babault<p>A view of Vancouver Island this morning. The roe herring seine fishery opened yesterday.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sunrise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sunrise</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LandscapePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LandscapePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>It was fun trying to photograph bald eagles grabing herring from the sea. There were so many bald eagles flying above our head. This one was returning to a tree with its catch.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BaldEagle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BaldEagle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Two bald eagles fighting over a herring that one of them just dropped. Photo taken a few days ago during one of my Herring Spawn photo tours on the east coast of Vancouver Island.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BaldEagle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BaldEagle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Bald eagle flying away with a herring. Photo taken yesterday on my Herring Spawn photo tour on the east coast of Vancouver Island. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BaldEagle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BaldEagle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Bald eagles and sea lions fighting over herring that have just spawn as you can see from the colour of the sea.</p><p>Photo taken during my photo tours in the last few days on the east coast of Vancouver Island. </p><p>The herring spawn is still going strong and I have some availability this week for tours: <a href="https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">catherinebabault.com/workshops</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PhotoTours" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PhotoTours</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BaldEagles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BaldEagles</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SeaLions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeaLions</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>A raft of sea lions in the sea that has turned milky turquoise due to the milt of herring spawning.</p><p>It was an amazing photo tour today. Very active spawn for miles on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Beautiful weather. Lots of great photo opportunities. It's not too late to sign up for a private tour with me.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PhotoTour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PhotoTour</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>A Northwestern crow (Corvus caurinus) finds a Pacific herring lying at its feet and can't believe its luck! (From my archives.)</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/herring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>herring</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/crow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>crow</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Spectacular sunrise this morning on Vancouver Island. </p><p>The herring is still spawning. Sea lions and gulls are fighting over them. Cormorants and ducks are keeping an eye on bald eagles circling in the sky. Minks and river otters are too busy foraging at the moment for an interview. Sorry.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sunrise" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sunrise</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/landscape" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>landscape</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LandscapePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LandscapePhotography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>First on the scene of a large herring spawn this morning on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Lots of franzy amongst sea lions, seals, bald eagles and gulls. Looking forward to private tours in the coming days, incl. one with a super friendly American photographer.</p><p>Contact me if you wish to go on a private tour with me. 3 people per tour max. We shoot from the shoreline so lots of room and stability for sharper images compared to a boat tour. Sea was rough today.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>The herring spawn has started in some areas on the East coast of Vancouver Island. This photo of sea lions resting in a spawn was taken last year. </p><p>Early start for me tomorrow to capture this amazing event. There are still spots available on my photo tours or ask for a private one (details on my website).</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SeaLion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeaLion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>The herring spawn on Vancouver Island happens around March, it attracts a lot of wildlife. I give photo tours each year. Here's what you could see on my tours: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP5H2hQQoSc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=VP5H2hQQoSc</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Limited to 3 persons per tour, sign up early: <a href="https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">catherinebabault.com/workshops</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>At the moment on Vancouver Island: people looking for orcas. Orcas looking for sea lions. Sea lions looking for herring. Herring looking to spawn.</p><p>Photo from my archives.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/orca" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>orca</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/KillerWhales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KillerWhales</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>I photographed this river otter last year in March during the herring spawn. It was rubbing its back on a boulder. Probably had a belly full of herring. Looked very healthy and happy. </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/RiverOtter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RiverOtter</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifeWednesday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifeWednesday</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>For <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WorldWhaleDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorldWhaleDay</span></a> I have a photo of an orca and gulls enjoying the herring spawn on the east coast of Vancouver Island. I took this photo last year during a private photo tour. </p><p>I offer group photo tours and also private ones during the herring spawn. Contact me for details or check my website: <a href="https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">catherinebabault.com/workshops</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/herring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>herring</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Sea lion enjoying the herring spawn last year on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC. This spectacular annual event happens between February and April and peaks in March. It attracts many species, humans included.</p><p>I am really looking forward to it.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/SeaLion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeaLion</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>The herring spawn on Vancouver Island is fast approaching. This is one of my favourite time of the year for wildlife photography, so much action! So many species congregating for the feast.<br>Learn more: <a href="https://www.catherinebabault.com/blog/2025/1/24/2025-herring-spawn-on-vancouver-island" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">catherinebabault.com/blog/2025</span><span class="invisible">/1/24/2025-herring-spawn-on-vancouver-island</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>The herring spawn on Vancouver Island happens around March, it attracts a lot of wildlife. I give photo tours each year. Here's what you could see on my tours: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP5H2hQQoSc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=VP5H2hQQoS</span><span class="invisible">c</span></a> Limited to 3 persons per tour, sign up early: <a href="https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">catherinebabault.com/workshops</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/PhotoTour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PhotoTour</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Mrs. and Mr. Harlequin are interrupted in their courtship by another couple. ‘’This rock is taken!’’</p><p>Photo taken during the recent herring spawn.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BirdPhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdPhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/avian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>avian</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>It is mating season and Mrs. and Mr. Harlequin are in the mood for love. </p><p>Photo taken during the recent herring spawn.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BirdPhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdPhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/avian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>avian</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a></p>
Catherine Babault<p>Buffleheads (Bucephala albeola) making a splash during the herring spawn last week, on the east coast of Vancouver Island.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BirdPhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdPhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BirdsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BirdsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringSpawn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringSpawn</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/HerringRun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HerringRun</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BritishColumbia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishColumbia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/VancouverIslandWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIslandWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a></p>