In Our Backyard: Whitebark Pine
February 1, 2024Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) is one of the few endangered trees in BC and resides in various places in BC including the Southern Interior Mountain ranges in the Thompson Watershed....
In Our Backyard: Burrowing Owl
January 4, 2024The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is one of the smallest owl species in the world, and they get their name from nesting in underground burrows created and abandoned by other...
In Our Backyard: Swainson’s Hawk
November 29, 2023The Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a wonderous bird with quite a range of colours. The best way to identify a Swainson’s hawk is to look for a combination of...
In Our Backyard: Mountain Goat
October 30, 2023The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) is a remarkable creature with beautiful, white fur lining its body and sharp, black horns rising up from its head. Assumed to be an adaption...
In Our Backyard: Wolverine
September 30, 2023Seeing a wolverine (Gulo gulo) in the wild is extremely rare as they are a remarkably solitary species. The wolverine appears to look like a small bear, but it is...
In Our Backyard: Toothcup
September 5, 2023Toothcup (Rotala ramosior) is a charming, low-sprawling plant that is a rare, but fascinating find in the Thompson-Nicola Watershed. Blooming from June to October, toothcup flowers range from white to...
In Our Backyard: Great Blue Heron
July 27, 2023The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) embodies grace and tranquility… except when it is heard squawking! It is an iconic and recognizable bird, known for its towering stature and striking...
In Our Backyard: Lewis’s Woodpecker
July 4, 2023The Lewis’s woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) is a striking bird found in the Thompson Nicola Region that’s known for its vibrant feathers and unique behaviors. With its glossy green-black feathers, salmon-coloured...
