Every year as the weather begins to cool and things begin to feel more like fall, bear sightings and conflicts increase in Sooke, but local conservation officers and Wild Wise Sooke would really like to see that change. Communities where … Continue reading →
There have been recent cougar sightings in the Shirley Area. Wild Wise community program sends out this information on how to reduce conflicts with cougars. Cougars are active throughout the year. They are elusive animals that prefer to avoid contact … Continue reading →
The following video and text was posted on Youtube, by Larry McCafferty. A visit from a cool cat! I have no doubt that I was being considered as an early evening snack! As soon as I went out the door he … Continue reading →
The following information comes from the BC SPCA’s website. What to do if you find a baby fawn Wildlife rehabilitation centres care for many “kidnapped” fawns each year. They are healthy babies that are mistakenly thought to be orphaned or … Continue reading →
–Debb Read, Wild Wise Sooke A bear has been destroyed in Sooke. The season has just begun and a bear destroyed in Whiffin Spit area. The complaint came with caller not interested in speaking with Wild Wise Sooke to learn … Continue reading →
The CRD posted the following alert on March 16, 2016. 03.08.16 Cougar warning in Sea to Sea Regional Park Reserve BC Conservation Officers are advising visitors of a cougar of concern near Grass, Shields & Peden Lakes. Use caution and … Continue reading →
from the Conservation Officer Service A man was walking his medium sized dog near Pedan Lake in Sea to Sea Regional Park at the end of February when a cougar jumped on the dog’s back. The cougar took off when … Continue reading →
– by Debbie Read, Wild Wise Sooke Several areas are reporting bears in garbage, fruit trees and bird feed (listed below). These bears are being habituated in Sooke, and this is a bad situation for the bears. To change the … Continue reading →
Sooke Wild Wise is reporting that bear sightings are up in Sooke. by Debbie Read, Wild Wise Sooke Bear sighting have increased in the last few weeks. Bear sightings aren’t uncommon, the number so far this year is not unusual. But … Continue reading →
Update: Aug 13, 2015, 8:35 a.m. The fire has grown from 50 hectares to 150, and a few other spot fires have also developed. Status: Active 0% contained The size of this fire is very approximate. Heavy smoke is blanketing … Continue reading →
