Wildlife Viewing in the Cariboo Region ] [ Look for These Wildlife Signs ]

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Migrants appear as soon as openings openings as soon as appear Migrants fall. and spring ponds and wetlands is particularly rewarding during during rewarding particularly is wetlands and ponds Viewing of migrating bird species associated with lakes, lakes, with associated species bird migrating of Viewing wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ have a more varied fish population. population. fish varied more a have or visit the BC Parks web site at: site web Parks BC the visit or trout, but others, especially the larger lakes to the east, east, the to lakes larger the especially others, but trout, wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/fw/wild/wildlife_viewing.htm Shuswap Lake. Many lakes are stocked with rainbow rainbow with stocked are lakes Many Lake. Shuswap or visit the Wildlife Viewing Web site at: site Web Viewing Wildlife the visit or returning fish as the famous Adams River that flows into into flows that River Adams famous the as fish returning 307–1367 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 4A9 V6H BC Vancouver, Broadway, West 307–1367 to September. The run on the Horsefly River has as many many as has River Horsefly the on run The September. to Federation of B.C. Naturalists B.C. of Federation support large salmon runs that may be viewed from July July from viewed be may that runs salmon large support For more information contact: contact: information more For Chilcotin, Cariboo, Horsefly and Bella Coola Rivers all all Rivers Coola Bella and Horsefly Cariboo, Chilcotin, including salmon, kokanee and steelhead. The Fraser, Fraser, The steelhead. and kokanee salmon, including Many of the large rivers have populations of fish, fish, of populations have rivers large the of Many Godin. District of 100 Mile House. Mile 100 of District Godin. habitats throughout the region. the throughout habitats 2004. Tom Tom 2004. Area. and House Mile 100 for Checklist Bird butterflies, reptiles and amphibians occur in their special special their in occur amphibians and reptiles butterflies, Gebauer. Williams Lake Field Naturalists. Field Lake Williams Gebauer. and grebes to dabbling ducks and shorebirds. Bats, Bats, shorebirds. and ducks dabbling to grebes and 1992. Anna Roberts and Martin Martin and Roberts Anna 1992. Birds. Cariboo of Checklist abundant numbers and variety of waterfowl, from loons loons from waterfowl, of variety and numbers abundant Mountain Books. Mountain from grasslands to high mountains, are home to to home are mountains, high to grasslands from 1998. Colin Campbell. Rocky Rocky Campbell. Colin 1998. Trails of the Southern Cariboo. Southern the of Trails sheep, mule deer and moose. The many water bodies, bodies, water many The moose. and deer mule sheep, Publishing. ungulates include woodland caribou, California bighorn bighorn California caribou, woodland include ungulates . 1991. Lone Pine Pine Lone 1991. British Columbia Wildlife Viewing Guide Viewing Wildlife Columbia British of wildlife species. Important populations of large large of populations Important species. wildlife of Sydney Cannings. Greystone Books. Greystone Cannings. Sydney provides a wide variety of habitats and a rich association association rich a and habitats of variety wide a provides . 2002. Richard Cannings and and Cannings Richard 2002. Naturalists Roadside BC The The diversity of landscapes in the Cariboo Region Region Cariboo the in landscapes of diversity The . Informap. 2001 British Columbia Road and Recreational Atlas 5th Edition, Edition, 5th Atlas Recreational and Road Columbia British bunchgrass grasslands are at their northern limit in B.C. B.C. in limit northern their at are grasslands bunchgrass hugging the Fraser and Chilcotin river valleys. These These valleys. river Chilcotin and Fraser the hugging ] Information More [ Douglas-fir forests occur, with extensive grasslands grasslands extensive with occur, forests Douglas-fir of the western mountains. Dry lodgepole pine and and pine lodgepole Dry mountains. western the of • Moths, common nighthawks, owls and bats at dusk at bats and owls nighthawks, common Moths, • rainshadow the in is areas mountain two these between • Smells giving away the presence of a fox, or a skunk! skunk! a or fox, a of presence the away giving Smells • plateau The lakes. deep large, by separated and forests Cariboo Region Cariboo • Distinctive scats and bird nests in all shapes and sizes and shapes all in nests bird and scats Distinctive • coniferous dense with clothed mountains rounded more • Spider webs and their occupants, dead or alive or dead occupants, their and webs Spider • of ranges are east the In tundra. and peaks alpine to rise • Ant nests often surrounded by tiny ant trails ant tiny by surrounded often nests Ant • the deep valleys and fiords of the coastal mountains give give mountains coastal the of fiords and valleys deep the the in Cariboo Region. In the west lush temperate rainforests in in rainforests temperate lush west the In Region. Cariboo • Woodpecker holes, claw or teeth marks on aspen bark aspen on marks teeth or claw holes, Woodpecker • • Tracks in soft ground or snow, nibbled branches nibbled snow, or ground soft in Tracks • the in meet landscapes distinctive most B.C.’s of Three Wildlife Viewing Wildlife ] Signs Wildlife these for Look [ ] Region Cariboo the in Viewing Wildlife [ A. Roberts A. Vyse A. Roberts A. Kusbach K. Andreews J. Steciw [ Remote Wildlife Viewing Sites ] Some sites in the Cariboo Region offering wildlife viewing in remote settings take planning and effort to reach. The map shows only a few remote sites: A. Roberts A. Roberts O. Steen A Churn Creek Protected Area – 100 km S of Williams Lake and 80 km W of 100 Mile House. Cross the Fraser [ Successful Viewing ] [ Interesting Cariboo Region Viewing Routes ] River over the Gang Ranch bridge. An extensive grassland park with many grassland birds including Learn before looking – Local brochures, books and field There are many opportunities for wildlife viewing in the Swainson’s hawk, peregrine falcon, Lewis’ woodpecker, guides list species to expect at each site, their habitat Cariboo Region along paved and gravel roads. Several sage thrasher, Brewer’s sparrow, and bobolink. Mule deer, preferences and viewing season. Visit 100 Mile House of the sites listed below the map can be linked to create California bighorn sheep, sharp-tailed grouse, gopher Visitor Centre, Scout Island Nature Centre in Williams viewing routes using major roads. The following are some snakes and racers are but a few of the many other species Lake, and the Nature Education and Resource Centre in other routes with productive viewing throughout their that may be seen. Best viewing is from April to October. Quesnel for information. length. At all times when viewing, please park safely— B Bowron Lakes Provincial Park (Canoe Circuit) – well off the highway—and be aware of other vehicles. Have patience – Wildlife are ever alert, be as cautious, 147 km east of Quesnel along Hwy 26 — open May to quiet and unobtrusive as possible. Take your time, use 1 Highway 97 from 70 Mile House to 150 Mile House September. Waterfowl, woodpeckers and songbirds are cover to hide your presence, or stay in your vehicle. has numerous ponds, lakes and wetlands with abundant plentiful while osprey and bald eagle nest. Beaver, river waterfowl in sight of the highway. Explore different habitats – Many species use different otter and muskrat are common. Black bears are seen places in the landscape for nesting, resting and feeding. 2 Soda Creek Road connects to West Fraser Road at occasionally and moose year-round. Rainbow trout, lake Learn their habits to improve your viewing chances. Rudy Johnson bridge. This alternate route between trout, bull trout, Rocky Mountain whitefish and kokanee Edge habitats are special places where water and upland Williams Lake and Quesnel provides many viewing are found in area lakes. Trumpeter swans winter on open or forest and grassland meet to provide food, cover and opportunities. Grassland patches have wildlife species waters of Bowron Marsh and Cariboo River. nesting sites in one place. at their northern limit. Migratory waterfowl, sandhill C Upper Cariboo River – from Likely travel on gravel cranes, long-billed curlews, mountain bluebirds, roads to Barkerville along Cariboo Lake, over to Ghost [ Viewing Ethics ] mourning dove and clay-coloured sparrows can be seen. Lake and the Matthew River. Cross the Cariboo River and Mule deer are plentiful year-round and white-tailed deer head to Antler Creek. Look for waterfowl, moose and To make your experience more enjoyable and to protect occur. On the west side, hike up Narcosli Creek to the falls ospreys. Chinook salmon spawn at Antler Creek bridge our wildlife viewing opportunities: for American dippers and nesting black swifts. in August. • Stay on designated roads and trails especially in grasslands 3 The Nazko Road Circuit from Quesnel west to Nazko, D Ts’yl-os Provincial Park – about 160 km west of • Keep a safe distance from wildlife, especially predators north to Euchiniko River and back to Quesnel along the Williams Lake on Hwy 20 with access through Nemaiah • Do not feed or unduly disturb wildlife Blackwater River.

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