WETLANDS
WILDLIFE WILDFLOWERS
285 acres of varied terrain - from wetland
to forest-ringed hayfields, rock outcrops and ridges and steep hillsides
- habitat for mule and whitetail deer & coyote, with elk,
moose, bear, badger, bobcat, cougar as occasional visitors. The
diverse terrain and elevations, attract a large variety of
birds
and
wildflowers partly documented in the attached
lists.
The Farmhouse and cabin overlook a 10 acre wetland. Abundant
cattails, attract and support a wide variety of wildlife, and numerous
nesting birds, including ducks, red wing blackbirds and yellow-headed
blackbirds. 70 plus nesting boxes throughout the property and retention
of snags, provide additional nesting places for swallows, bluebirds,
blue listed (vulnerable) Williamsons's sapsucker and numerous
other birds.
The wetland and other sensitive riparian
areas have been fenced to prevent access by domestic animals, a practice
which helps to protect habitat and water quality. In 2006 a
live-trapping survey conducted by the B.C Conservation Corps found
large numbers of the endangered tiger salamander along with other
salamanders and frogs in the wetland.
To protect the varied
ecosystems on our land, our farming practices and tree cutting are
intended to be sustainable.
Birders, field-naturalists
and anyone with an interest in varied ecosystems will find much to
explore on our land.
Other nearby areas of interest for
birders and field-naturalists:
Kettle River & environs
Vaseaux Lake
boardwalk
Haynes Point Wetlands boardwalk
Osoyoos Irrigation Canal walkway
Osoyoos
Desert Center
Nk'Mip Desert & Heritage Center
