BC Bat Study Requests Homeowners to Report Bats Using Exterior Window Shades and Power Awnings Kamloops, British Columbia. Bats are getting injured or even squished by roll up blinds and power awnings that provide shade to homes in the summer. The BC Community Bat Program is actively seeking assistance to assess how common this is and address it accordingly. Bats are important wildlife that provide natural insect pest control.  “Most people install exterior roll up blinds and power awnings on the south or west side of their house to help … Continue reading →

Our regular monthly meeting presentation on February 15 will be by Shae Turner, Master of Science student at TRU. Understanding the Role of Feather Moult in the Winter Lives of Our Migratory Songbirds Each year, migratory songbirds travel thousands of kilometres from their breeding grounds in Canada to spend their winter in the tropics. Moult, the process of replacing feathers, is a fundamental part of birds’ annual life cycle, yet we still know little about it. In this talk, I will introduce you to the importance of moult in the … Continue reading →