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iN PHOTOS: Winter views at Kelowna's natural treasure, Munson Pond

A blue Heron tiptoes through Munson Pond, Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hollie Lorentz

Munson Pond is a tranquil little gem in Kelowna and a favourite place for photographers to snap shots of flora and fauna.

The aptly named pond in Munson Pond Park is roughly four hectares in size and surrounded by cottonwood trees. 

Located in the South Pandosy/KLO area near the intersection of Benvoulin and KLO roads, the park is alive with a broad range of birds, waterfowl, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.

The pond is named for the Munson family who were farmers in the area from the early 1890s, according to the City of Kelowna website. It's red listed as an endangered ecosystem and ranked one of the rarest of its kind in the province by the BC Conservation Data Centre.

This winter area photographers took some photos of the landscape and wildlife at the park.

If you have photos to share, send them to news@infonews.ca.

Hawk on a cottonwood tree, Munson Pond, Kelowna.
Hawk on a cottonwood tree, Munson Pond, Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hollie Lorentz

Munson Pond in Kelowna during a warm spell in January.
Munson Pond in Kelowna during a warm spell in January.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Wendy Eiler

A winter view of icy Munson Pond in Kelowna.
A winter view of icy Munson Pond in Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Central Okanagan Land Trust

A song sparrow in winter at Munson Pond, Kelowna
A song sparrow in winter at Munson Pond, Kelowna
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Alvin Dribnenki

An eagle perches on a branch over Munson Pond, Kelowna.
An eagle perches on a branch over Munson Pond, Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Alvin Dribnenki

Munson Pond in Kelowna was crowded on a cold day in January.
Munson Pond in Kelowna was crowded on a cold day in January.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Alvin Dribnenki

Munson Pond in Kelowna during a warm spell in January.
Munson Pond in Kelowna during a warm spell in January.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Wendy Eiler

Merganser ducks swim on Munson Pond in Kelowna.
Merganser ducks swim on Munson Pond in Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hollie Lorentz

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