Great Horned Owl Eco Tours, Osoyoos BC

I recently hiked in a high alpine setting in one of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen in British Columbia at Cathedral Lakes.A setting where everything is and pristine and seemingly untouched, this is an adventure that I would highly recommend it.http://www.birdingpenticton.com//hiking-high-alpine-cathe/

Local tour guide combines ecotourism with culinary experience - Osoyoos Times http://www.osoyoostimes.com/local-tour-guide-combines-ecot/

I'll be sharing everything in Wine Country with a small group touring this Monday, July 28th. Join us! There are still a few seats available $139 per person Details: http://goo.gl/03BbNR #Osoyoos #winecountry

Heading to the South Okanagan next week? Love birding, interpretive nature walks and discovering new places off the beaten path? We have space available for a few more guests on our "Birdwatching Tour" on July 27th and August 3rd. Join us for a chance to see some rare species or perhaps a Life Bird! http://www.birdingpenticton.com//birdwatchingnature-tours/

Banding Endangered Burrowing Owls in the South Okanagan Learn about the program to reintroduce an extirpated species to the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area, Provincial Park. http://www.birdingpenticton.com/2823/bird-watching-kanagan-valley/

Big thank you to Burrowing Owl Estate Winery for their ongoing support of this much needed facility. 23 baby owls!! WOW!!

Planning a ladies getaway, family reunion or corporate retreat in Osoyoos? Join us on this unique eco-foodie adventure! Perfect for small groups up to 20. Starting at $139 per person (includes wine touring, gourmet meal, eco-guide and transportation). Don't delay, tour dates are limited! Details here: http://www.birdingpenticton.com/2703/wine-culinary-tour-2/

Finally the full cost of the damage for the Testalinden mudslide which occurred near Osoyoos, British Columbia on June 13, 2010 has been publically announced, the total came in at $9,000,000. Subsequent to this disaster the province has inspected all such structures (as many as 2,000) and have developed a short list of "High Risk" dams to monitor.

Hike to Historic Golden Mile Stamp Mill (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards) with interpretive guide and naturalist, Greg Byron! Every Wednesday starting July 16th at 9am. Tickets are $20. Explore the history of the Great Basin Desert, gold recovery, and the history of the Golden Mile. Approx.1 hour, suitable for all ages 20-60. Comfortable hiking or walking shoes are required. Sorry, no pets allowed on this one. Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2014, Time 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Venue: Tinhorn Creek... Phone: 250-498-3743, Email: [email protected] Cut off ticket sales Monday 4 pm A souvenir Tinhorn Creek glass included, and a complimentary wine tasting in our Tasting Room follows after the hike. See more

Travelling to Osoyoos this summer? Take a tour with us 6,173 feet above sea level to the top of Mt. Kobau! In this video from the summit we enjoy a 360 degree view of the surrounding area in a spectacular high alpine environment. Half-day tours leaving daily for $89 per person. Learn more here http://www.birdingpenticton.com/122/spectacular-mount-kobau/ #mountkobau #osoyoos #tours

We had a great birding tour on Thursday with 4 guests from Washington State. There were several target birds, the four at the top of their list were: Bobolink, Yellow Breasted Chat, Williamson's Sapsucker and Great Gray Owl. While we managed to find all four and had good looks at all but the Chat, which while very vocal only gave us fleeting views. Throughout the day we also saw all 6 species of Okanagan Swallows (Bank, Barn, Violet Green Tree, Cliff and Northern Rough winged), Swainson's hawk, Vesper Sparrow, 3 species of Hummingbirds (Black Chinned, Calliope and Rufous) Eared Grebes, House Wrens, Lewis Woodpecker, Cassin's Finch and Lazuli Bunting. By the end of a very productive day we had in excess of 70 species.

I have been spending a good deal of time in the field these past several weeks, learning more about the plants, fauna and wildlife that thrive here in the dry warm climate. While out taking inventory on the west bench in Osoyoos, we have been looking for Red-listed species. The issue with plants is that some are in bloom early in the spring and you have to be constantly revisiting the terrain to be at the right place at the right time. On my last visit a week ago we did manag...e to find a Gopher Snake, which is non venomous. Over the course of the past several months I have been visiting an active nest site for a pair of Great Gray Owls. When I went there today the nest had been vacated; however both parents and one juvenile were very near at hand. I'm not certain if perhaps one or possibly two other chicks survived and had also fledged, today I could find just one. When seeing both the adult and female parents it is quite obvious which one is the female as she is quite a bit larger. See more