Friends of Kootenay Blog
Access stories and photos about the natural and human history of Kootenay National Park and Columbia Valley Includes highlights about the Friends of Kootenay National Park activities and programs.
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Vertical Migrators
Posted: May 15, 2013
Dusky Grouse once called the Blue Grouse - by Larry Halverson
Dusky Grouse dose a reverse migration from most wildlife. In winter they migrate up the mountain and feed on conifer needles. Then in spring move back down the valleys to breed. Read more »
Why we need to get over our fear of bears
Posted: May 14, 2013
A brown Black Bear by Larry Halverson
“The woods aren't filled with frightening and unpredictable bears... Read more »
Coyote Mousing
Posted: May 14, 2013
Coyote stalks through the grass to track down prey by Larry Halverson
It was interesting to watch this coyote mousing near McLeod Meadows Campground in Kootenay National Park. Read more »
What's Up - Shooting Star
Posted: May 13, 2013 
Few-flowered Shooting Star - by Larry Halverson
There are 13 species of shooting stars in North America, six in British Columbia and two of those are found in Kootenay National Park. Read more »
Natural Air Conditioning
Posted: May 12, 2013
Mule Deer on a hot day - by Larry Halverson
Mule Deer’s ears act like radiators. Read more »
Song Sparrow
Posted: May 7, 2013
Song Sparrow, a relentless singer - by Larry Halverson
Song Sparrow is one of our most common sparrows. They are found year around but are more abundant from late March to early October. The best place to look for them is along marsh edges. This one was photographed in the bulrushes at Dog Lake in Kootenay National Park. Read more »
Wings Over the Rockies Festival Starts Today
Posted: May 6, 2013
People from around the country are flocking to the Columbia Valley to participate in Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival and enjoy nature. Read more »
Crèche
Posted: May 4, 2013
Canada Goose gosslings leave the nest within the first 24 hours - By Larry Halverson
Two adults + 16 goslings = a Crèche, which is what happens when the goslings of different parents get mixed up and a couple geese are left to take care of young that are not their own. Read more »
Turdus migratorius Migration
Posted: May 3, 2013
Flocks of Robins are now moving through Kootenay National Park, May 1, 2013 by Larry Halverson
American Robins are quintessential early bird whose appearance at the end of winter gives hope for longer and warmer days. Read more »
Author seeks better future for bears and humans
Posted: May 2, 2013
A female grizzly bear and her cubs make use of habitat in the Lake Louise area of Banff National Park.
Photograph by: Photo by Alex Taylor, Parks Canada
There is an excellent article in yesterdays Calgary Herald about former Kootenay Park employee Kevin van Tighem’s experiences with bears and his new book “Bears Without Fear” Read more »
