High-energy hummingbirds
#funfactfriday Did you know that Hummingbirds have some of the highest metabolic rates in the animal kingdom? They need to eat as much as...
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Feb 29
Who's Knocking?
Did you know why woodpeckers will sometimes drum on metal objects? Drumming serves as a form of communication among woodpeckers. It can...
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Nov 10, 2023
Water water everywhere, and MANY drops to drink!
#funfactfriday Did you know that Common Loons can drink salt water? Common Loons are an iconic sight and sound in the summer on our big,...
osstewardship
Oct 13, 2023
Small and Fierce - Northern Pygmy-Owls
Not all owls in the Okanagan and Similkameen are big and imposing like our Great Horned Owl that many people have likely seen. Some of...
osstewardship
Sep 1, 2023
Are Nighthawks the same as a Hawk?
If you are outside during dawn or dusk and see an angular-winged bird moving erratically, you might be witnessing the foraging of a...
osstewardship
Jul 1, 2023
Happy Canada Day!
In honour of Canada Day, we are celebrating our national bird, the Canada Jay! Did you know that the Canada Jay will nest and start to...
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