Posted:
July 27, 2021
By Nicole Trigg
Kootenay Conservation Program
To many in the Kootenays, catching sight of a Great Blue Heron is a special experience.
Whether you’re standing at a river’s edge, or on the shoreline of a lake, it’s a treat to spot one nearby, either standing peacefully in the shallow water or gracefully flying by overhead. When you do, it is reason to pause and notice their long legs, broad wings and outstretched necks. Great Blue Herons are very large, elegant-looking birds that grow to over a metre in height. Their size combined with their simple yet bold colouring (blue-grey body feathers, white neck plumes and head, with prominent black eye stripe and yellow bill) make for an arresting image. It’s no wonder they’re considered the iconic species of wetland ecosystems.
by Contributor on Monday July 26 2021
Story by Nicole Trigg, Kootenay Conservation Program
To many in the Kootenays, catching sight of a Great Blue Heron is a special experience.
Whether you’re standing at a river’s edge, or on the shoreline of a lake, it’s a treat to spot one nearby, either standing peacefully in the shallow water or gracefully flying by overhead.
When you do, it is reason to pause and notice their long legs, broad wings and outstretched necks.
Great Blue Herons are very large, elegant-looking birds that grow to over a metre in height. Their size combined with their simple yet bold colouring (blue-grey body feathers, white neck plumes and head, with prominent black eye stripe and yellow bill) make for an arresting image. It’s no wonder they’re considered the iconic species of wetland ecosystems.
Living Lakes Canada is offering prizes for pictures of residents favourite lakes. jpeg, SP
Living Lakes Canada has a contest made for shutterbugs
This summer, Living Lakes Canada will hold its first ever Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge to help raise awareness on the health of Canadian freshwater lakes. Participants can snap photos of their favourite lakes for chances to win prizes from Kicking Horse Coffee, and Lush. Submissions will be accepted until July. 31.
Living Lakes Canada is a national non-profit organization based in B.C.’s Columbia Basin that is working towards the long-term protection of Canada’s fresh water with the mission to normalize water stewardship through community-based water monitoring.
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Living Lakes Canada has a contest made for shutterbugs
This summer, Living Lakes Canada will hold its first ever Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge to help raise awareness on the health of Canadian freshwaterlakes. Participants can snap photos of their favourite lakes for chances to win prizes from Kicking Horse Coffee, and Lush. Submissions will be accepted until July. 31.
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Living Lakes Canada is a national non-profit organization based in B.C.’s Columbia Basin that is working towards the long-term protection of Canada’s fresh water with the mission to normalize water stewardship through community-based water monitoring.
Living Lakes Canada is offering prizes for pictures of residents favourite lakes. jpeg, SP
Living Lakes Canada has a contest made for shutterbugs
This summer, Living Lakes Canada will hold its first ever Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge to help raise awareness on the health of Canadian freshwater lakes. Participants can snap photos of their favourite lakes for chances to win prizes from Kicking Horse Coffee, and Lush. Submissions will be accepted until July. 31.
Living Lakes Canada is a national non-profit organization based in B.C.’s Columbia Basin that is working towards the long-term protection of Canada’s fresh water with the mission to normalize water stewardship through community-based water monitoring.