Wildlife

Caribou were successfully recoverd but now researchers look to more cultural significance. NNSL file photo

UBCO researcher, Indigenous leader calls for refining of wildlife recovery benchmarks

After the successful recovery of the caribou in northeastern B.C., a new paper aims to do more

 

Boo preps for his big debut (Image/ Nicola Green)

Boo the bear preps for big debut as Kicking Horse Resort opens

The Grizzly Bear Refuge opens May 27 near Golden

 

Ron Wilson shares this closeup of an osprey landing in a nest along the river shore across from the Trail Legion. Photo: Ron Wilson

Photos: Resilient raptor of the Columbia Basin

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Photo: Brenda Haley

Quiet scenes from the Trail river shore

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Photo: Brenda Haley
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B.C. woman fined for possession and sale of endangered turtle

An undercover operation intercepted the sale of the Western Painted Turtle named Michelangelo

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A rainbow trout spawns in Sheridan Lake’s man-made spawning channel. Photo: Patrick Davies

Kootenay conservation projects boosted by fish and wildlife fund

Trail Wildlife Association granted $21,000 to monitor Murphy Creek spawning channel

A rainbow trout spawns in Sheridan Lake’s man-made spawning channel. Photo: Patrick Davies
Following an assessment of three bat species in Canada, one of North America’s leading experts says hoary bats could see their populations cut in half by 2028. A young Hoary Bat in care of Bat World Sanctuary, a conservation facility in Texas. (Contributed photo by the World Bat Sanctuary)

‘Not looking good’: Wind turbines a threat to Canadian bat populations

Expert notes population of hoary bats could be cut in half by 2028

Following an assessment of three bat species in Canada, one of North America’s leading experts says hoary bats could see their populations cut in half by 2028. A young Hoary Bat in care of Bat World Sanctuary, a conservation facility in Texas. (Contributed photo by the World Bat Sanctuary)
Photo: Jim Bailey

Sugar sweet visitor to Trail backyard

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Photo: Jim Bailey
The property FortisBC is in the process of purchasing has historically been used for residential/farming. FortisBC is in the process of buying the land to replace Fruitvale and Hearns substations. Image: Submitted

Opposition voiced to new Kootenay Boundary substation locale

10-acre piece of prime agricultural land includes four acres of pristine forest

The property FortisBC is in the process of purchasing has historically been used for residential/farming. FortisBC is in the process of buying the land to replace Fruitvale and Hearns substations. Image: Submitted
Ron Wilson spotted these snow geese at Rock Island last week.Photo: Ron Wilson

What you see …

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Ron Wilson spotted these snow geese at Rock Island last week.Photo: Ron Wilson
Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal rests on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The seal cow first appeared south of Tel Aviv’s main beachfront last Friday, drawing clusters of curious onlookers to the rocky beach south of Jaffa’s historic center on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basking on beach in Israel drawing eyes

Sunbathing Mediterranean monk seal one of an estimated 350 left in the wild

Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal rests on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The seal cow first appeared south of Tel Aviv’s main beachfront last Friday, drawing clusters of curious onlookers to the rocky beach south of Jaffa’s historic center on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ron Wilson shares a photo of two doves he spotted in his backyard earlier this week. Photo: Ron Wilson

Silver City love doves

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Ron Wilson shares a photo of two doves he spotted in his backyard earlier this week. Photo: Ron Wilson
Vanessa Walts shares this closeup she captured of a majestic barred owl “hoo” came out for a look-see after a heavy rainfall in Fruitvale on Saturday. Photo: Vanessa Walts

Beaver Valley barred owl; What a hoot …

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Vanessa Walts shares this closeup she captured of a majestic barred owl “hoo” came out for a look-see after a heavy rainfall in Fruitvale on Saturday. Photo: Vanessa Walts
The spotting of a white-tailed kite this far north is rare according to local wild bird enthusiasts. This viewing created a birdwatching frenzy for a few days in North Langley’s Glen Valley neighbourhood. Fort Langley’s Lou Fasullo was among those who stopped in for a peek. (Lou Fasullo/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Birdwatchers flock to Langley to glimpse rare hawk

A white-tailed kite was spotted in Glen Valley Sunday through Tuesday, but has vanished since

The spotting of a white-tailed kite this far north is rare according to local wild bird enthusiasts. This viewing created a birdwatching frenzy for a few days in North Langley’s Glen Valley neighbourhood. Fort Langley’s Lou Fasullo was among those who stopped in for a peek. (Lou Fasullo/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Rossland residents are invited to an open house to bring concerns regarding proposed open pit mine on Record Ridge and its impact on recreation and wildlife. Photo: Jim Bailey

Mining company to address public concerns on open pit mine near Rossland

WHY Resources invites residents to open house at Prestige Inn in Rossland May 17 and 18

Rossland residents are invited to an open house to bring concerns regarding proposed open pit mine on Record Ridge and its impact on recreation and wildlife. Photo: Jim Bailey
A koala sits in a tree at a koala park in Sydney, Australia, Friday, May 5, 2023. Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in a pioneering field trial in New South Wales. The aim is to test a method for protecting the beloved marsupials against a widespread disease that causes blindness, infertility and death. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

First wild koalas caught and vaccinated against chlamydia

‘We want to evaluate what percentage of koalas we need to vaccinate to meaningfully reduce infection’

A koala sits in a tree at a koala park in Sydney, Australia, Friday, May 5, 2023. Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in a pioneering field trial in New South Wales. The aim is to test a method for protecting the beloved marsupials against a widespread disease that causes blindness, infertility and death. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Ducklings swim with their mother on a pond in a park during a warm spring day in Montreal on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. It's a time of the year of seeing mother ducks and their babies crossing a road. A British Columbia animal rescue group is issuing tips for the public after dozens of orphan ducklings have been brought into its centre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

B.C. wildlife group shares tips on duckling dilemmas, as dozens of orphans brought in

Wildlife Rescue Association of BC advice on what to do if you spot what you think is an orphan

Ducklings swim with their mother on a pond in a park during a warm spring day in Montreal on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. It's a time of the year of seeing mother ducks and their babies crossing a road. A British Columbia animal rescue group is issuing tips for the public after dozens of orphan ducklings have been brought into its centre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Last Tuesday near dusk, Eileen Pedersen spotted this young black bear up a tree at Gyro Park. “Apparently, it had been there a good part of the day, looking very cozy spread across two branches,” she said. “When I was there people were being respectful and keeping their distance.” The bear disappeared around 7 p.m., Pedersen said, adding, “I hope residents keep food sources like garbage inside until the day it’s collected.” Photo: Eileen Pedersen

Manage your attractants; bears are out in Greater Trail

Store garbage in a secure place until the morning of your scheduled pick up day

Last Tuesday near dusk, Eileen Pedersen spotted this young black bear up a tree at Gyro Park. “Apparently, it had been there a good part of the day, looking very cozy spread across two branches,” she said. “When I was there people were being respectful and keeping their distance.” The bear disappeared around 7 p.m., Pedersen said, adding, “I hope residents keep food sources like garbage inside until the day it’s collected.” Photo: Eileen Pedersen
Photo: Ron Wilson

Goat gruff on a Trail bluff

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Photo: Ron Wilson
David Dudeck recently spotted this colourful visitor in his yard. Photo: David Dudeck

A true blue B.C. beauty

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David Dudeck recently spotted this colourful visitor in his yard. Photo: David Dudeck