All photo Credits: Neil Bousquet

Saturday, April 20 was drenched with sunshine and a light breeze for our spring walk along the Okanagan river from the Road #22 bridge to where the slow moving water enters the northern tip of Osoyoos Lake.

There were numerous birds including Osprey, Cliff Swallows, Flickers, Jays and Northern Harriers both near the river and roaming above the fields.

We also witnessed two fishermen in a brightly coloured motorized watercraft at a safe distance below the weir.

As well, we saw two cowboys on horseback rescue a baby calf trapped in the long grass in the middle of a field. Apparently, the herd of cattle was being moved to greener pastures and the youngster got left behind. A few minutes earlier, we heard a louder-than-normal moo from a cow, which we believe was the frantic bellow from a mom to the cowboys, that her baby was missing.

Hoping more folks will lend there expertise for future walks and hikes with the Oliver Osoyoos Naturalists Club.

Please connect with Skip King, skipking@eastlink.ca, 250-485-0263

Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet