Ahh, springtime in Alberta. Rain, snow, wind and temperatures just above the freezing point. Needless to say, this past weekend was yet another non-starter for camping. We did manage to make a day trip out to the lake though. There was no precipitation, but the wind was just howling in …
Bird News A hotel in Richmond, BC is under investigation by Environment Canada for removing a Canada Goose nest, which is illegal under The Migratory Birds Convention Act. Researchers from Queen’s University have found that potent metals ingested by Arctic seabirds feeding in the ocean, end up in the sediment …
The May long weekend is eagerly anticipated by people who love the outdoors, and is recognized as the first great camping weekend of the spring. A mass exodus takes place from the city into parks, campgrounds and natural areas – on a warm weekend it looks like the city is …
Bird News Saskatchewan ducks are being counted from the air by US biologists as part of an international effort to keep track of the number of migratory birds in North America. Long Point Bird Observatory in southern Ontario, where over 800,000 birds have been banded, is celebrating its 50th anniversary …
Today is an extraordinary day for the Boreal forest in Canada – loggers and environmentalists working together. Long-time enemies with conflicting agendas have found a way to make conservation work, while still allowing an industry that has shaped our country to continue. The saving of millions of hectares of the …
I learned a few things this weekend. I learned Canada Geese don’t shut up when it gets dark. They keep honking, gabbling and futzing around until after 2:00 am. I learned the raucous, grating calls of American Coots and assorted gull species carry a long way across the water at night. …
Bird News The Red-tailed Hawk, which only visits Canada in the summer months, is the leading contender for Canada’s national bird. Vote for the bird of your choice on this website. The Central Okanagan Regional District Board has entered into a stewardship agreement with B.C. Ministry of Environment to protect …
