Okanagan Wildlife

Why tree planting in BC is not reforestation
Tree planting in the wake of clear-cuts isn't as successful as it may seem and…

Okanagan environmentalists frustrated with changes to timber salvage rules in wake of wildfires
Community members and environmental organizations recently gathered to discuss their discontent with the state of…

iN VIDEO: Hundreds of migrating sandhill cranes spotted in South Okanagan
Sandhill cranes are migrating through the southern Interior, stopping to rest and eat at ponds…

iN PHOTOS: Love is in the air for birds in Kamloops, Okanagan
It's spring and that means means mating season in the bird world. Many wild male…

Preserving and protecting Interior forests goal of town hall at UBCO
A town hall meeting is being held this weekend in Kelowna to discuss the preservation…

Ontario researcher wants to put cameras on outdoor cats in South Okanagan
An Ontario university student is looking for outdoor cat owners in the South Okanagan who…

iN PHOTOS: Majestic bald eagles captured on camera in sunshine and snow
Bald eagles can often be seen soaring majestically on their wide wings in skies over…

iN PHOTOS: Winter views at Kelowna’s natural treasure, Munson Pond
Munson Pond is a tranquil little gem in Kelowna and a favourite place for photographers…

Pine marten delights Australian tourists at SilverStar Mountain Resort
A tourist from Australia enjoying the slopes at SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon with his…

These odd, non-native birds are found in southern Okanagan, Kamloops area
Chukars are some of the more unique birds in the Thompson Okanagan region, in both…

How do Thompson-Okanagan wildlife survive every winter?
With snow predicted in the coming weeks, animals of the Thompson-Okanagan will need to hunker…

iN VIDEO: Mountain goat, kids wander past stopped traffic near Summerland
A mother mountain goat with two kids in tow ambled down a rocky spur road…

iN PHOTOS: Magnificent great blue herons captured on camera in Kamloops, Okanagan
A wildlife photographer in Salmon Arm didn't let wildfire smoke stop her from snapping photos…

South Okanagan man’s photos to be featured in Canadian Geographic calendars
A South Okanagan wildlife photographer is getting two of his shots featured in two separate…

‘Least we can do’: Okanagan stewardship society asks for temporary bird feeder hiatus
Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society is asking bird lovers to take down their bird feeders temporarily…