Regular blog entries feature profiles of wetland species.
If you were a super lucky kid and, like me, grew up having a pet Venus flytrap, then let me share with you my excitement about the first ever plant feature on the BogBlog’s Species Profile - the insectivorous round-leaved sundew! Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is widely found across the geographic zone of the northern …
Ah, the Rufous Hummingbird; a common - yet seemingly rare - bird that captures our attention and makes us stare in awe. Their pattern of flight is mysterious, moving in a way that one would imagine a futuristic spaceship to do (or, for the conspiracy theorists, in a way that the current UFOs move). Given …
Taricha granulosa, or the 'Rough-skinned Newt', is the only newt species in British Columbia. Confined to the coast, the Rough-skinned Newt relies on wetlands for breeding, while foraging is conducted in open seral and mixed forests near permanent water (including wetlands). Their principal targets when foraging are slugs and worms, while also commonly preying on …
The American Mink is an interesting and abundant - yet often overlooked - animal. While it is native to North America, human intervention has expanded its range to Europe (and to a lesser extent, South America). While the American Mink resembles your typical weasel, its larger size and stout form are key differentiators. With a long …
As the weather warms and the daylight extends, we being to hear an active chorus of springtime birds. Commonly seen foraging for food around campgrounds and parks, Steller's Jays (Cyanocitta stelleri) are the blue-winged symbol of BC's healthy evergreen forests, as well as, our provincial bird! They're known for their unmistakably blue feathers, triangle-crested heads, …
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