Ants are an interesting group but some species can be very destructive and nobody wants ants in their pants, the ant dance is no fun. Growing up in a tropical country, we always had to make sure our sugar was placed in a well-sealed container to prevent ants getting in - they have sweet tooths … Continue reading The Ants, The Aphids And The Peonies
Category: birds
A Cold Spring
It has been a bit cold this spring and it is taking a while for the bugs to warm up. I have been on a few hikes but there has not been much bug activity. Lots of wildflowers though - Okanagan sunflowers, shooting star, woodland star, larkspur etc. The bees have been active on sunny … Continue reading A Cold Spring
Fall Is Here
The Okanagan valley has its charms in the Fall. We get some beautiful sunny days with moderate temperatures that are perfect for walking and hiking. Apples and grapes are ready for harvest and you can smell the fresh apples in the air - very nice. Please buy local to support our hardworking farmers. The bears … Continue reading Fall Is Here
Mommas, Papas, and Little Ones
The birds have been very busy; building nests, nesting and taking care of their babies. Bugs serve as a good food source for birds. I had a lot of fun watching Brewer’s black birds hunting for bugs for their babies at Munson pond park in Kelowna. These birds do not swim, and they kept walking … Continue reading Mommas, Papas, and Little Ones
Bloom Time
Spring is my favourite season in the Okanagan. The orchards are in bloom - cherries, apricots, peaches apples, it is just gorgeous. Other plants and trees are flowering as well; forsythias, lilacs, maples, willows, Oregon grapes, Saskatoons, chokecherries, and the hillsides are covered with arrowleaf balsamroot (Okanagan sunflowers). Being a bug person, I am always … Continue reading Bloom Time
Enjoying the Sunshine
It has been a very sunny week and a lot of people are out enjoying the sun. We are, however, not the only ones enjoying the pleasant weather. Our feathered friends and other small creatures are also having their fill. I went for a walk along Munson Pond Park and was surprised at the diversity … Continue reading Enjoying the Sunshine
Feathered Friends II
It has been a while since my last post. Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I went for a walk along Mission Creek Greenway with a girlfriend last weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day, not a lot of "greens" and bug activity but we saw some sagebrush buttercups, a few bumble bees, … Continue reading Feathered Friends II
Feathered Friends
I saw a few birds while bugging around and on hikes with my girlfriends this summer. We found birds feasting on bugs and others hunting for bugs. I do not know my birds and would like to thank my birder girlfriend for the education. We went hiking at the Myra Canyon Trestles in Kelowna last … Continue reading Feathered Friends
Aphid Guzzlers
Aphids - Don't you love them. Nah! They are numerous and can be found on many plants. Don't despair though, there are a lot of good bugs out there that feed on aphids. I will cover lady bugs in this post. Most people love ladybugs (I may be wrong :). What's not to like? The … Continue reading Aphid Guzzlers
Armyworms
Western yellowstriped armyworm Large outbreaks of Western yellowstriped armyworm were reported in Enderby, Armstrong and Spallumcheen in 2018. The caterpillars caused a lot of damage to alfalfa, corn, gardens and other crops. Unfortunately, the caterpillars are back again this year. Western yellowstriped armyworm caterpillars are black with pale yellow stripes on the body. The front … Continue reading Armyworms
Bugs N Stuff 