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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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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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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...