November isn’t known for great weather in B.C. You might not think to head outside as much to catch a glimpse of wildlife – but the animals are still there! In fact, November can be one of the best months to see some amazing birds. Depending on where you are in B.C., you could witness fall migrations of lesser snow geese, bald eagles, sandhill cranes or western sandpipers, among other species. B.C. is an important part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four routes in North America used by thousands of birds for their annual migrations.
Birdwatching is great because you can do it anywhere. You don’t need any special equipment. Just keep your eyes on the sky (and the ground, and the trees!). How many birds can you spot from your window or your backyard? What do they look like? What do they sound like? Get a bird field guide from your local library (one focusing on birds of British Columbia is perfect!) and try to match the birds you see with those in the book. Keep a list of the birds you find! Binoculars can be a great tool if you have them – and some libraries even have sets to borrow.
We’d love to see all the different birds e-Kids readers can spot this month. Send us your photos!
When Willie’s guardians chose him out of a litter of seven puppies at the Williams Lake SPCA, he’d already been adopted – and brought back – twice. They were warned he would be a “difficult dog,” but Willie’s family was prepared to help him become the best dog he could be. They signed up for puppy classes and Willie’s behaviour quickly improved. Willie now fits in perfectly in his forever home. He’s well-loved by all of the humans in his extended family, and he’s also a great little brother to the family’s 12-year-old Siberian husky, Ibiza (even if she thinks he’s a pest sometimes!).
Check out Willie’s full adoption story and see photos and videos of his antics here!
For some animal lovers, becoming a veterinarian is the ultimate dream – and that’s a great goal to strive for! But if you want to work with animals when you grow up, being a vet isn’t the only option. Here are just a few other ideas you may not have thought of:
Check out our animal careers booklet to learn more about these career paths from people living their own dreams of helping animals!
Even if you choose a non-animal related job when you’re older, you can still use your life to improve the lives of animals. The key is choosing kindness – whether with your own pets, through volunteering, or paying attention to how your choices affect wildlife and farm animals.
Jazzy is a three-year-old cat looking for her forever home with a fun family. This outgoing girl is friendly, curious and loves attention from people. She just wants to play and be part of the household routine! However, she does not get along with other cats so she will need to be the only feline in the family.
Anyone interested in adopting Jazzy can meet her at the Kelowna SPCA. If your family isn’t near Kelowna but still looking for a cat to adopt, visit your closest BC SPCA branch.
*Please note: Jazzy was available for adoption at the time this article was written. She may have found her forever home since then. However, the BC SPCA always has lots of cats! Visit the BC SPCA website to find ones currently looking for homes.
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