Did you know that the geese shown in today’s image are known as Canada geese… not Canadian geese? According to Laura Erickson, who writes on the mailing list of the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union, the Canada goose gets its name from its breeding range. “It is of course perfectly acceptable and correct to call one a […]

Tundra swans stop by our valley early in the spring (and late in the fall) to rest up along their migratory route. They arrive before snow and ice melt away, but there’s always some open water. These swans nest in Alaska and over-winter in California, but they grace our valley for several weeks in either […]

Evidence of spring probably arrives a little later in the season here in southeastern British Columbia than where many of you live! We had quite a lot of snow well into March, but there are always signs of spring, even so. The tree swallows are busy inspecting nesting boxes at our local wildlife center these […]

This month has been full of snow, cold, and incredibly beautiful skies that make it all worthwhile. What’s January been like for you? I know British Columbia isn’t the only place in the northern hemisphere that’s had plenty of cold! Winners this Week If you’re a winner, you should have received an email from the […]