In Our Backyard: Williamson’s Sapsucker
November 8, 2024The Williamson’s sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) is a captivating woodpecker that graces the mountainous landscapes of western North America, including the Thompson-Nicola region of British Columbia. This species is renowned for...
TNCC Fall Partner Meeting 2024
November 8, 2024The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) held its Fall Partner Meeting on October 23rd, 2024, at the West Highlands Community Centre in Kamloops. Project Presentations Focused project presentations kicked off with...
In Our Backyard: North American Racer
October 9, 2024The North American racer (Coluber constrictor) is a slender, agile snake found in the dry grasslands of British Columbia’s southern interior. Racers have been seen moving with their heads raised,...
In Our Backyard: Cliff Swallows
September 3, 2024Soaring Beauties Facing Challenges The cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) is a familiar sight in our skies during the summer. These social birds, easily identified by their buffy rump and dark...
In Our Backyard: Sage Thrasher
July 8, 2024The sage thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) is a rare songbird found in BC’s Dry Interior. It is listed as endangered in Canada due to its very small population and threats to...
Updates on Conservation Planning for Climate Change
July 3, 2024The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) and Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP) continue to work together on the multi-year research project Conservation Planning for Climate Change (CPCC). The goal of...
TNCC’s Annual Report 2023-2024
June 18, 2024The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative (TNCC) is proud to release its 2023-2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of environmental progress achieved through collaboration with conservation partners across the region. The report showcases...
In Our Backyard: Flammulated Owl
June 6, 2024The flammulated owl is a small, insectivorous owl found in drier montane coniferous forests of British Columbia. They nest in tree cavities excavated by woodpeckers. The flammulated owl is listed...