Bottom Line Conclusion: In boreal forests, the organic matter consumed by earthworms means a reduction in available nutrients for other organisms, reduction in fungi, and reduction in soil moisture. A new study by a large team of researchers from around … Continue reading →
There is an invasive species alert in BC for two very damaging introductions, the American Bullfrog and the Red-Eared Slider turtle. American Bullfrog American Bullfrogs were originally introduced into B.C. by humans wanting to farm them for their meaty legs. … Continue reading →
White nose syndrome is caused by a fungus that’s decimating bat populations. It slowly weakens the animals until they die of starvation. It kills about 85 per cent to 99.9 per cent of bats in affected hibernacula. It was first … Continue reading →
A recent article by Colin Purrington explains 11 flaws encountered in commercially made houses intended for mason bees. 1. Nesting blocks, tubes, reeds are not removable Glued nesting materials is the number one reason why most commercial bee hotesl can … Continue reading →
The following resolution submitted by the Kamloops Naturalist Club was approved unanimously by club representatives who attended the BC Nature Annual General Meeting in Duncan, May 2-4, 2019. The resolution was written by Nancy Flood and is supported by 27 … Continue reading →
The last extinction occurred 65 million years ago when it is believed that a six mile wide asteroid hit the earth killing off the dinosaurs. Many scientists agree that the next mass extinction might happen sooner rather than later– as … Continue reading →
In B.C., we have three native columbines – yellow columbine, blue columbine, and red columbine. If you live around Kamloops, the red columbine (Aquilegia formosa var. formosa) may be familiar to you from moist forest openings and roadsides. It is found across … Continue reading →
The Kamloops CBC was held on Dec. 15, 2018. We tallied 75 species and 15,185 individuals. Highlights included Snow Goose, Sandhill Crane, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a bumper crop of Robins. A Belted Kingfisher was seen during the count period. The … Continue reading →
