Category Archives: mammals

  The coyote is a reasonably common animal in our area, but is rarely seen. This morning’s coyote was the first I have seen for nearly three years.  This coyote looks really heathy with its thick winter fur coat.  

  I suppose that I am just partial to otters. This is the fourth time I have seen them this year, and the third time this fall, although I suspect they have been nearby more often. This time four otters … Continue reading →

  I don’t often see elk. The last time was in the fall of 2022 when I actually saw an elk harem. and a harem master. But this time was much more mundane a group of four of then feeding … Continue reading →

  Just under two weeks ago a family of five otters visited a dock near me (Otters return).  Today they returned to frolic and preen.  The two parents are preening one another while the pups frolic. Sometimes it isn’t the … Continue reading →

  The mountain goat is a creature solely of the mountainous regions of north-western North America. Although it is a large animal, even if you roam those mountains, you are unlikely to see it for it inhabits the cliffs where … Continue reading →

  I don’t know how common otters are on Kootenay Lake. Certainly we have them, but although these creatures are conspicuous, I only notice them a few times a year. Indeed, I last saw some was on 2024 January 11, … Continue reading →