Posted June 10, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
Hummingbirds need to feed almost continuously. It may surprise you that such a small animal, who weighs about the size of a loonie, has a high demand for food. Hummingbirds can consume half their weight every day. Nectar fuels hummingbird’s...
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Posted May 4, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
This time of year, wildlife is searching for safe nesting spots to breed and raise their young so they can safely grow into adulthood to explore the wild. The young face many natural challenges including predator attacks, poor weather conditions,...
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Posted April 24, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
One of the clearest signs of spring is the reappearance of migrating birds and readily available sources of food including seeds, insects, and fruit. Migrating birds return to their breeding grounds early spring and midsummer to reproduce. They tend to...
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Posted April 21, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
This year we are thrilled to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Here are some helpful tips to create a conservation haven in your backyard and collectively impact efforts to nurture and sustain a living landscape for birds and...
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Posted April 16, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
Spring and summer are nesting seasons for most wildlife, and good Samaritans often come upon babies out of their nests. When you find a baby bird it is important to understand how and when you can ensure the best chance of...
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Posted January 30, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
It’s that time of year, before spring and fall where our wild friends are scoping out nesting sites and food sources. Many bird enthusiasts create environments for bird species to have access to food and shelter, however; there are times...
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Posted January 15, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
Yes, I want to help save Hummingbirds Did you know that Anna’s Hummingbirds are the only hummingbird who live year-round on the Pacific coast? Typically, during the winter months, hummingbirds would migrate south to avoid the harsh winters following insect...
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Posted January 2, 2020 by Vindi Sekhon
The windows in our homes are a huge danger to our neighborhood birds. In the fall, birds are migrating south to find warmer climates. As they are navigating our yards they can fly into windows because the foliage and sky...
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Posted September 5, 2019 by Vindi Sekhon
The glue trap is one of the cruelest and most inhumane devices on the market today. We at Wildlife Rescue BC often hear of, or directly witness, situations where wildlife has been injured or has died a very painful death...
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Posted July 30, 2019 by Vindi Sekhon
Animals in the wild including bats in BC are threatened by habitat loss, disruption of habitat, diseases and urban and industrial activities. In the case of bat species the potential spread of White-nose syndrome is a major risk for the...
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