BC Nature

@BCNature

Know Nature and Keep it Worth Knowing. We are a non-profit charity dedicated to education and the conservation of nature.

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Joined June 2014

BC Nature
@BCNature
Aug 25, 2023
The White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) is a common migratory bird found in various habitats throughout the province, particularly during the breeding season. It's known for its distinctive white and black striped crown, which gives it its name. The White-crowned
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Aug 25, 2023
The British Columbia government has implemented fish protection orders in the Thompson Okanagan region due to extreme drought conditions that are impacting river levels and endangering local salmon populations. Over 80% of the province is experiencing Level 4 or 5 drought…
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Aug 21, 2023
Steller Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) are the largest members of the Otariid family (eared seals) and are found along the coasts of the North Pacific Ocean. They are named after the German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller, who first described the species during his expedition to
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Aug 7, 2023
The Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is a migratory waterbird species. During the breeding season, Horned Grebes can be found on lakes, ponds, and marshes where they build floating nests on the water. In the winter, they migrate to coastal areas and large bodies of water.
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Aug 7, 2023
Kamloops, BC has closed all its nature parks due to severe drought and extreme fire danger. The closure, enforced by the city's fire chief under the Fire Prevention Bylaw, affects eight park locations and prohibits all vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic. Additionally, the…