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.  The Ravens watched us curiously as we made our way down the trails making bird calls to lure in several species.After our cold walk we retreated to the office for a hot cup of coffee and to watch the birds at our feeding station on the deck. After putting out the black-oil sunflower seeds we were inundated with our local Stellar's Jays come for a free and easy meal! Check out the video! Watch for

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the opportunity to rest, fatten up and molt their feathers.  They all deserve it after a wonderful summer of demonstrations.Tens of thousands of visitors had the amazing experience this summer to see the birds, ranging from hawks, owls, falcons to eagles, fly in a natural setting with the amazing backdrop of Mount Baker behind them.  While this is definitely entertaining, our Birds in Motion

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are full.  After this big feed they then bed down and, when not eating, can be found snoozing on the hillsides.  This increased lethargy is also an adaptation to preserve their energy and not waste the precious calories they just gained through their food.Once the snow arrives, we diminish the feeding levels to represent a dwindling food supply (once again replicating what would be happening in the

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together the yolks and sugar. Slowly pour the hot milk into egg mixture. Return the mixture to pan and continue to cook mixture on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. After 5 minutes, the mixture should thicken until it coats evenly the back of your wooden spoon. Strain, cool, and place into ice cream machine until frozen. Shortbread 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp (140 mL) icing sugar, sifted 1/2 cup

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Early snowfall appears Fall weather at Grouse Mountain bodes well for coming winter September 29, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Snow graced the peak of Grouse Mountain today, signaling the coming winter in Vancouver may bring another robust season of flurries. The heavy rainfall this afternoon temporarily turned to snowfall at the highest altitude of the resort, and came as a

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hours each day of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games (17 days).The highly sought after Y2Play passes that fuel Vancouver’s most significant winter community are nearly sold-out for the 2010/2011 winter season, creating another good reason in a long list of ones to buy or renew a Y2Play Pass for those haven't done so already. Once they're gone, there's no bringing them back!-30-

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A Flurry of Winter Activity A FLURRY OF WINTER ACTIVITIES TO BRIGHTEN THE POST CHRISTMAS DOLDRUMS December 21ST, 2007. North Vancouver, BC- With the kids out of school and after the big day comes and goes, Grouse Mountain offers more than just the best skiing and riding on the North Shore. Sleigh rides, mountain top ice skating, and even a Sno-Limo for adventure seekers who have not yet

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we received a few inches of fresh snow today. After we've received our first significant snow fall we will cut off food and this lack of food, combined with short days and cold, snowy, weather will trigger hibernation. Here are a few shots of Grinder lounging around the hibernation habitat!

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outside after the weekend and they will be officially in hibernation.We are also happy to announce our winter hibernation den camera is online. This infrared camera provides a unique look into a dark bear den. You can see just what Grinder and Coola are doing over the winter time.Please visit our wildlife refuge page and choose the 'Bear Camera' to follow along.

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common hummingbird in the Vancouver area is the Rufous Hummingbird. These amazing birds complete a migration from Mexico to as far north as Alaska each year before doing the return journey in the late summer after they are done breeding. If you consider body size to distance travelled, the Rufous Hummingbird has the longest migration ratio of any bird! Please watch for these amazing birds at our

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