A pygmy nuthatch cleans out a tree cavity for nesting in Kamloops in March.
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March 19, 2025 - 6:00 AM
Nesting season is underway for many bird species in Kamloops and the Okanagan that are actively collecting materials and preparing nesting cavities to lay their eggs in.
Some species are busy building ground nests, while others are collecting sticks to build in trees and yet others are cleaning out cavities in dead snags.
Also known as scrapes, ground nests are simple holes for holding eggs with materials like twigs added and are very susceptible to human disturbances like getting crushed by lawnmowers, according to Wildlife Rescue Association.
Whether the nests are on the ground or in the air, there are many things bird lovers can do to help protect them until the babies fledge and leave at the end of summer.
An eagle sits in a nest outside of Kamloops in March.
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When humans get too close to nests it can cause the birds to abandon it so it’s best to keep away, but if a nest with babies in it falls on the ground, it is important to put it back up where it belongs right away to increase their chances of survival.
Doing a scan of a property before mowing or a tree before falling is another way to be mindful of nests and protect them.
Replacing lawn with native plants and leaving leaves on your property and garden until temperatures are consistently above 10 C provides are two ways to provide food and nesting material for birds.
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A raven carries sticks to a tree for nest building in Merritt in March.
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A common raven in Merritt perches on a newly made nest.
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An eagle sits in a nest formerly used by blue herons in Oliver in February.
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A bullock's oriole nest hangs in a poplar tree at Munson Pond in Kelowna.
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A bullock’s oriole nest is spotted in the North Okanagan.
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