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Where's the weasel?
Can you spot the Long-tailed Weasel in this game camera photo from one of our Habitat Steward's properties? Normally a rich red-brown...
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Apr 2, 2021


Spiffy Sparrows
Sparrows can be tough to identify! Here are some commonly seen sparrows in the Okanagan and Similkameen with a few of their ID notes...
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Mar 19, 2021


Spadefoots
#funfactfriday We love Great Basin Spadefoots! These unique amphibians have adapted to desert life by using the spades on their feet to...
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Feb 26, 2021


Dabble with ducks!
Did you know that diving ducks like these Buffleheads will compress their feathers tightly against their body right before they dive?...
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Feb 19, 2021


Different approaches to Stewardship
So now you know what a Wildlife Habitat Steward (WHS) is and what it means to sign a Stewardship Agreement but what comes after that?...
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Feb 17, 2021


Marvelous moonlight
#funfactfriday #lunarnewyear Happy Lunar New Year! Today is the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Did you know that the phase of...
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Feb 12, 2021


Stewardship, explained.
#wednesdaywonderings We talk a lot at OSS about how much we love our Stewards but have you ever wondered... what exactly is a Wildlife...
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Feb 10, 2021


Seed Storage Superpowers!
#funfactfriday Did you know that most rodents don't actually have cheek pouches for food storage? Some (like hamsters) have separate...
osstewardship
Jan 29, 2021


Wintery Brrrr-ds
#funfactfriday Though this winter has been quite mild, there have definitely been some chilly days! Many animals hibernate through cold...
osstewardship
Jan 22, 2021
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