News Items tag as: Okanagan wildlife

iN PHOTOS: Animals being silly in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 28, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Spring is a busy time of year for all kinds of wildlife in the Thompson-Okanagan region as feeding, courting, nesting and breeding activities are underway, so there is a lot to observe and photograph.
Reward offered after severed coyote paw found in trap in South Okanagan
April 10, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A severed coyote paw was found in a trap in Osoyoos two months ago and witness accounts of a three-pawed coyote at large prompted a wildlife charity to post a reward for information.
iN PHOTOS: Wild animals feast on snacks, or become one, in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 28, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Wild animals are busy having springtime buffets in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and while some are filling their bellies other less fortunate ones are becoming snacks.
iN PHOTOS: A bit about prickly porcupines in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 26, 2025 - 4:00 AM

It isn’t uncommon to come across a porcupine in the forests, grasslands or rockier slopes in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and the creatures are pretty fascinating.
iN PHOTOS: Wild animals go bottoms up in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 21, 2025 - 4:00 AM

There isn’t always a full moon in the sky but these wild animals are captured mooning the cameras on the ground at all times of the month in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
iN PHOTOS: Birds spotted building nests in Kamloops, Okanagan
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.
iN VIDEO: Wide range of animals use North Okanagan backyard wildlife corridor
March 06, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Coldstream resident Laurie Patterson set up cameras around her home and property two years ago and compiled some fantastic clips of wildlife captured using a wildlife corridor that runs through her backyard and up into the surrounding hills.
iN PHOTOS: Eagles fight for food, territory in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Bald eagles can be very majestic looking when flying through the skies with their wide wingspans and agile flight capabilities, and they are also feisty birds that bicker and fight with one another.
iN PHOTOS: Overwintering birds feast on berries in Kamloops, Okanagan
January 31, 2025 - 6:00 AM

There are numerous species of birds that overwinter in Kamloops and the Okanagan and they rely on certain food sources to stay healthy and fed until spring.
iN PHOTOS: Hungry predators on the hunt in Okanagan, Kamloops
January 24, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Winter skies and backcountry landscapes in Kamloops and the Okanagan abound with birds of prey and hungry mammals busily hunting for their next meals.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the week of April 28. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

Developer hoping for approval on controversial downtown Kelowna skyscraper
The redevelopment of the former RCMP detachment site in downtown Kelowna has been bogged down in controversy, but the developer is not deterred and is making another attempt to get permission from the city for a skyscraper. Appelt Propertie

News Items tag as: Okanagan wildlife

iN PHOTOS: Animals being silly in Kamloops, Okanagan

Reward offered after severed coyote paw found in trap in South Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Wild animals feast on snacks, or become one, in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: A bit about prickly porcupines in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Wild animals go bottoms up in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Birds spotted building nests in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN VIDEO: Wide range of animals use North Okanagan backyard wildlife corridor

iN PHOTOS: Eagles fight for food, territory in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Overwintering birds feast on berries in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Hungry predators on the hunt in Okanagan, Kamloops

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