Wildlife
Great blue heron nicknamed ‘Hitler’ spotted trying to steal fish from West Kelowna pond
After spotting a great blue heron in her backyard attempting to steal fish, a West…
Raccoon orphans offer a reminder to not trap or relocate B.C.’s wildlife
An adult female raccoon was recently trapped and removed from an area, which meant her…
Conservation officers investigating northern B.C. wolf attack
An investigation into a lone wolf attack of a man in Port Edward, approximately 125…
Cougar sightings across the Okanagan this week; learn what to do if it’s you
There have been numerous cougar sightings throughout the Okanagan this week, prompting one local government…
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below
A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two…
iN VIDEO: Big brown bear spotted in Vernon backyard
Sheri Okrainetz had an unexpected visit from a brown bear yesterday morning after putting her…
Three main types of hummingbird may be spotted at your feeder, says Okanagan birdwatcher
Spring is here and Okanagan hummingbirds are buzzing at man-made feeders. If you see the…
Injured Okanagan turtle moving to rescue facility
The painted turtle that was badly injured from the sticks and stones hurled at him…
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan yard abuzz with hummingbirds
Cindy Procter won't even hazard a guess as to how many hummingbirds visit her North…
Okanagan pelican takes flight with his flock for the first time in months
An endangered American White Pelican that was separated from its flock when it was entangled…
Okanagan turtle injured by sticks and stones has a fighting chance
Badly injured from the rocks and sticks that were hurled at it, the turtle Peter…
Crows gone wild? Dive-bombing explained
Whether they're on the ground scouting out their next meal or perched high above cawing…
B.C. bats not to blame for COVID-19: These creatures need our help
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a negative spotlight on bats, due to concerns over B.C.…
iN PHOTOS: Blackbirds dive bomb heron trying to fish in Vernon pond
Vernon photographer Tom Skinner jokes that to capture a great bird portrait, you just need…
Endangered American White Pelican that was injured in Oliver to return to flock today
An endangered American White Pelican that was separated from its flock when it was entangled…