With the mail strike, BC Nature newsletters aren’t being received. Here is a PDF copy for Winter 2024:
winter magazineCategory Archives: Naturalist Posts
Marsh Keeper Needed
The MarshKeepers Program is run by Ducks Unlimited Canada. We are looking for a volunteer to monitor Lac du Bois, one of the marshes in this program. This involves going to Lac du Bois once a month, weather permitting. You will observe and record what you see, such as the bird species, other animals, presence of invasive weeds, and things that change over time. There are training sessions available to help you learn bird and plant identification. Your observations are recorded on two apps. Complete information is in the manual … Continue reading →
Christmas Bird Count 2024
The Kamloops Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for December 15 th . For those of you who may be interested, but have not taken part before, or don’t feel confident in your bird identification, let me put your mind at rest. The count takes place within a circle centered on the top of Mt. Dufferin with a 12 km radius. That circle is broken into 11 parts based on geographical features or roads. Participants work in small groups, with at least one accomplished birder in each group. The area can … Continue reading →
KNC Lecture Series – Boreal Animals Study
Kamloops Naturalist Club’s Lecture Series – Adventures in using technology to study boreal animals, Emily Studd, Assistant Professor, Thompson Rivers University.
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Ralph Ritcey Big Bird Day 2024 Results
On Sunday, May 26, 16 birders for Team North and 14 for Team South participated in the annual Ralph Ritcey Big Bird Day. This is a fun and friendly competition beginning at midnight and ending at 4:00 pm. Home birders are welcome to record bird species at their feeders. At 5:00 we gathered at the home of Anne and Bruce Ritcey for a bring-your-own dinner and to talley the results. There are no prizes, only the bragging rights going to the winning team. The boundaries are a 50 km radius … Continue reading →