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Walk along Okanagan river south of Road 22 bridge

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All photo Credits: Neil Bousquet

OONC walkers on April 20 alongside the Okanagan river. PC 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.

Osprey enroute to platform nest with stick to make some adjustments. PC Neil Bousquet

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

Cliff Swallow making final nest adjustments under Okanagan River walking bridge.
PC Neil Bousquet

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

Mid morning fishermen in their brightly colored watercraft below the first weir that is accessible from the north end of Osoyoos Lake. PC Neil Bousquet

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.

Baby calf is rescued from long grass and returned to its herd which was moved to a nearby pasture. PC Neil Bousquet

Hoping more member 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

Oxbow with water guage connects with Okanagan River in the distance. PC Neil Bousquet

All Photo Credit: Neil Bousquet

Nature Walk Saturday April 20, Road 22

Led by Skip King of the OONC (Oliver Osoyoos Naturalists Society) will have a nature walk south along the Okanagan River Channel on Saturday April 20, 2024.

Please meet at the Nature Kiosk at 9:30 AM on Saturday April 20.

There are a parking spots available.

Please contact organizer Skip King for more information.

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